Programmes · Caribbean
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship 2026
Some doors open for only a few.
This is where the story of citizenship by investment began. The oldest programme in the world. A second home in the Caribbean. A passport backed by decades of experience and by the Citizenship by Substantial Investment Regulations of 2024.
- From
- 250,000 USD
- Investment routes
- 5
- Processing time
- 120 to 180 days after acknowledgement of receipt
- Authority
- Citizenship by Investment Unit St Kitts and Nevis
A small country. A big decision for your freedom.
Imagine standing on the coast of St Kitts and Nevis.
Green mountains behind you. The sea in front of you. And in your hand, a passport that confirms it: you are a citizen of this country.
Here, you are more than a visitor.
You belong.
St Kitts and Nevis created the oldest citizenship by investment programme in the world. A long history, a regulated procedure and a clear legal basis.
Citizenship is granted under Section 15 of the Citizenship Act (Cap. 1.05) and the Citizenship by Substantial Investment Regulations (S.R.O. No. 20 of 2024, amended by S.R.O. No. 43 of 2024).
The responsible authority is the Citizenship by Investment Unit St Kitts and Nevis.
Your application is submitted exclusively through a licensed agent.
You are not buying a promise here. You go through a procedure regulated by the state, and at the end of it stands your second citizenship.
Your wealth has made a great deal possible. Now it opens the way to a second citizenship.
You earned your money. You grew it. You decide what to use it for.
St Kitts and Nevis offers you several ways to combine your wealth with acquiring a second citizenship.
- Sustainable Island State Contribution: With a non-refundable contribution of USD 250,000, you open the way to citizenship for yourself or for your family of up to four people. A fixed amount. A clear route. An outcome that matters far beyond this payment.
- Public Benefit Option: You make a contribution of USD 250,000. This route also covers up to four people. Your financial commitment goes hand in hand with a public benefit for your new home country.
- Approved real estate project: You invest at least USD 325,000 per main applicant in an approved real estate project. The amount is paid to the developer. You hold the property for seven years. That way, your new citizenship comes with a real asset in the Caribbean.
- Private real estate: You want something of your own? An apartment or a share is yours from USD 325,000, a detached house from USD 600,000. Here too, the holding period is seven years. A piece of your new home country that you can actually own.
Approved real estate project
325,000 USD
per main applicant, paid to the developer
Holding period: seven years
Complete clarity before you begin your new chapter
A second citizenship is a significant investment.
That is why you should know from the outset which government fees come on top.
- Application fee: USD 250 per applicant.
- Due diligence fee: USD 10,000 for the main applicant, USD 7,500 per spouse or dependant aged 16 or over.
- On the real estate route and the Public Benefit Option, a further fee applies after approval: USD 25,000 for the main applicant, USD 15,000 for a spouse, USD 10,000 per child under 18, USD 15,000 per dependant aged 18 or over.
A big step deserves a clear calculation.
| Application fee | 250 USD per applicant Source |
|---|---|
| Due diligence fee | 10,000 USD main applicant, 7,500 USD per spouse or dependant aged 16 and over Source |
| Fee after approval (real estate and Public Benefit Option) | 25,000 USD main applicant, 15,000 USD spouse, 10,000 USD per child under 18, 15,000 USD per dependant aged 18 and over Source |
What you secure today, you pass on to the people you love
A second passport for you is valuable.
A second passport for your family is a legacy.
You want your children to grow up with more opportunities than you had. You want your spouse to share your new citizenship. You want your parents to be part of this decision too.
St Kitts and Nevis gives you exactly this family route.
You may include your spouse, children under 18, children aged 18 to 25 in full-time education and parents aged 55 or over in your application.
With the contribution, up to four people are already included.
Each additional dependant costs USD 25,000 if under 18 and USD 50,000 if aged 18 or over.
Imagine handing your children their second passport.
One document. A new citizenship. And the knowledge that you have opened another path into the future for them.
| Who can be included | spouse; children under 18; children aged 18 to 25 in full-time education; parents aged 55 and over Source |
|---|---|
| Contribution: each additional dependant | 25,000 USD under 18, 50,000 USD aged 18 and over Source |
An exclusive right deserves a thorough review
The citizenship of St Kitts and Nevis is granted after a careful review by the state.
And that is precisely part of what makes this programme valuable.
Every applicant goes through due diligence. The main applicant has an interview, virtually or in person.
Nationals and residents of Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran are excluded.
Since 14 April 2026, biometric data has been collected from everyone naturalised through the programme. Those already naturalised have until 31 July 2027 to provide it.
Your new passport stands for a decision checked by the state.
A procedure with requirements. With checks. With a clearly regulated route to citizenship.
| Interview | mandatory for the main applicant, online or in person Source |
|---|---|
| Decision | 120 to 180 days after acknowledgement of receipt Source |
| Biometrics | captured for everyone naturalised through the programme since 14 April 2026, deadline 31 July 2027 Source |
| Excluded | nationals and residents of Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran Source |
Seven steps. And at the end, your second passport is in your hand.
Every big decision begins with a first step.
After that, the path is clear:
- Your decision: preliminary review and choice of investment route.
- Your documents: gather, translate and certify them.
- Your application: submitted through a licensed agent to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- The government review: due diligence and interview.
- The decision: under the regulations, 120 to 180 days after the acknowledgement of receipt.
- Your investment: after approval come the payment or investment and the fees.
- Your new citizenship: certificate of naturalisation, then the passport application and the collection of your biometrics.
And then comes the moment you have been working towards.
You open your new passport.
There is your name. In black and white.
You are now a citizen of St Kitts and Nevis.
Travel the world. With a second citizenship in your luggage.
You know the feeling of handing over your passport at the airport.
A glance at the document. A stamp. A decision on whether you may enter.
With a St Kitts and Nevis passport, you travel as a citizen of a second country.
Which countries let you in without a visa is up to each destination country. So check the current entry rules before every trip.
A second passport means an additional identity as a citizen. And with it, another foundation for your international plans.
Your second passport is the beginning. Your financial freedom deserves a plan of its own.
You have built wealth. You carry responsibility. And you want to know what tax consequences your decision has.
The answer is clear:
Citizenship alone does not change your tax liability in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
You are liable to tax where you live or normally stay.
If you also want to move your residence, that needs its own planning.
Your second passport and your tax residence are two separate decisions.
Both deserve the same care.
For people who think today about their family of tomorrow
You want a programme with a long history. Clear government procedures. A fixed contribution with no holding period.
And you want to include your family.
Then St Kitts and Nevis deserves your attention.
The programme is particularly attractive for families of up to four people who choose the contribution route and set great store by rigorous government checks.
If a lower contribution matters most to you, you will find less expensive options in Dominica, Grenada or Antigua and Barbuda.
This programme is not open to nationals of the excluded countries.
You are looking for a second passport backed by experience, clear rules and an established government process? Then St Kitts and Nevis belongs on your shortlist.
What you want to know before you say yes to your second citizenship
How much does St Kitts and Nevis citizenship cost?
From a USD 250,000 contribution for up to four people. On top of this come a USD 250 application fee per person and the due diligence fees.
Do I have to travel to St Kitts?
The interview may take place virtually. The required biometrics are collected at a place the authority tells you.
How long does it take?
The regulations provide for a decision 120 to 180 days after the acknowledgement of receipt.
Up to what age do children count?
Children under 18 and children aged 18 to 25 in full-time education are part of the family application.
Can I sell the property again?
Yes. After seven years, you may sell the property.
Your second passport begins with a decision.
You have worked hard to build a life full of possibilities. Now it is about expanding them, for you and for your family. Talk to Daniel Taborek about your budget, your family and the route to your second citizenship. Find out which passport should enrich your future.
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