🇰🇳 Citizenship by Investment in Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Saint Kitts and Nevis, consisting of two islands, is located in the northern part of the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles in the Eastern Caribbean. The two islands are separated by a channel approximately 3 km wide and have a population density of 206 people per square kilometer.
Demographics: 75.1% of the population is of African descent, 12.3% Afro-European, 5.3% Mulatto, 5% East Indian and Afro-East Indian, 3% South Asian ethnic groups, and 3.3% other. The main religions are Anglican, Protestant, and Roman Catholic.
Sovereignty: Previously under British rule, Saint Kitts and Nevis gained independence in 1983. As a member of the Commonwealth, it maintains close ties with the United Kingdom. The federation is also a member of the United Nations (UN), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), and the Organization of American States (OAS).
Location: The islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis are situated between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The federation can be accessed directly from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom via international airlines with daily flights.
Government Type: The Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II, and the country is an independent member of the Commonwealth. It is politically stable and has a democratic government.
Economy: In 2011, the Gross National Product (GNP) of Saint Kitts and Nevis was 709 million USD. Over the past five years, the federation’s GNP has experienced healthy growth of 9.57%. The East Caribbean Dollar, the official currency, is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate. Key industries include tourism, agriculture, livestock, fishing, forestry, and mining. Due to increased tourism and real estate investment, the islands’ global attractiveness is also rising. Investing in property in Saint Kitts and Nevis offers numerous advantages, including citizenship. Once citizenship is granted, personal income, capital gains, assets, and inheritance are completely tax-exempt. Additionally, holders can travel visa-free to 139 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Diplomatic Missions: The federation has embassies and diplomatic missions in Washington D.C., London, New York, Canada, Belgium, Jamaica, Dubai, and the Republic of China (Taiwan). Moreover, residents benefit from business development opportunities in a country with a currency directly pegged to the US Dollar.
🏦 Investment Options
Applicants and their families can obtain citizenship through one of the following two options:
- Real Estate Option: Purchase real estate from a government-approved project with a minimum value of 200,000 USD.
- Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) Option: Make a non-refundable donation starting from 150,000 USD.
Real Estate Option
Real estate can be sold after a 7-year holding period. The property may be used for personal business, a second home, vacation home, or rental income.
- Single applicant: Minimum investment 200,000 USD + government, passport, and due diligence fees; total minimum investment 243,379 USD (additional closing costs vary).
- Family of four or more: Minimum investment 220,000 USD + government, passport, and due diligence fees; total minimum investment 289,535 USD (additional closing costs vary).
Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) Option
Donations to the SGF benefit priority sectors such as tourism and culture, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, climate change, health, and education.
- Single applicant: 150,000 USD + government, bank, passport, and due diligence fees; total minimum investment 158,332 USD.
- Family of four or more: 150,000 USD + government, bank, passport, and due diligence fees; total minimum investment 164,347 USD.
🌟 Program Benefits
- Full citizenship status
- No requirement to visit Saint Kitts & Nevis before, during, or after the application
- No interview requirement
- No English language requirement
- Low processing fees
- Fast processing time
Saint Kitts and Nevis Passport:
- Allows dual citizenship
- Tolerant society
- Social and political security
- Visa-free travel to over 150 countries (including the UK, EU, and Brazil)
- No taxes on foreign income, capital gains, gifts, or inheritance
- Excellent asset protection and business environment
- Optional Accelerated Application Process (AAP) for a 60-day process for successful applicants at an additional fee
⚖️ Legal Requirements
- Applicants must be 18 years or older
- Applicants must not have any criminal convictions or be considered a security or reputation risk
- Applicants must not have restrictions on visa-free travel to any of the 157 eligible countries
For further information, please contact us through the Marsel Visa contact page. Throughout the Citizenship by Investment process in Saint Kitts and Nevis, we provide professional guidance and ensure a secure and efficient application from start to finish.