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Officially termed as the “Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis,” St Kitts and Nevis is a small sovereign island nation located in the West Indies. From cloud-shrouded mountains to pristine sandy shores, this twin-island nation is the perfect get-away destination to enrich your body and mind. The Citizenship by Investment program offered by the country is the oldest and the most popular among all the other Caribbean CBI programs. Similar to other Caribbean countries, the economy of St Kitts is mostly dependent on the service sector as it makes up more than 70% of its GDP. St Kitts follows a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy with the Queen of the Commonwealth acting as its head of the state. The country is participating member of numerous global organizations such as the CARICOM, OAS, UN, and the OECS.
SIDF = The sugar industry diversification fund was set up by the government as a non-profit foundation to help support former sugar workers in the country and to help improve the industry. A single applicant is required to make a non-refundable donation of USD 250,000 to the SIDF. For a family of up to three members, the required contribution is USD 300,000.
SGF = The sustainable growth fund was an initiative by the government to energize economic growth and strengthen all the industries within the country. A single applicant is required only to contribute USD 150,000 to the fund while for a family of up to four members, the required contribution is USD 195,000.
Real Estate = The applicant must make a real estate investment worth at least USD 400,000 with a government-approved property developer. Only properties such as villas and condominium units are considered under this program, and these can be re-sold after five years. Additional purchase and government fees are applicable based on the number of dependents.
With a St. Kitts and Nevis passport one can reside and work in any of the CARICOM members without any restrictions. Listed are some of the other advantages that come with a St Kitts and Nevis passport:
St Kitts and Nevis was the first Caribbean country to introduce citizenship by investment program to help foreigners obtain a passport from the country. The laws and regulations relating to St Kitts and Nevis economic citizenship program are listed in Part II, Section 3(5) of the Citizenship Act, 1984, and the Citizenship-by-Investment Regulations, 2011. These provisions, along with ensuing amendments, have enabled the government to grant citizenship to those individuals who qualify under the set criterions.
Saint Kitts and Nevis investor immigration program does not require the applicant to speak the country’s official language nor study its history. Mentioned below are some of the general criterions that applicants must fulfill before application:
Dependents who can acquire a St. Kitts and Nevis passport along with the principal applicant:
It can take anywhere between 3-6 months to complete the St Kitts Citizenship by Investment application and obtain a passport from the country.
Single Applicant
Family of 4 (Main applicant + Spouse + 2 Children under 12 yrs)
Single Applicant
Family of 4 (Main applicant + Spouse + 2 Children under 12 yrs)
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