According to the "Citizenship Act (1984)" Article 3 (5) Part II, foreigners who have made significant economic contributions to the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis are granted citizenship of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in accordance with the law. The applicant directly obtains the federal citizenship and citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis after meeting the investment requirements. St. Kitts Nevis is the first country in the world to open a citizenship by investment program.
In April 2018, the Immigration Bureau of St. Kitts and Nevis published "Act No. 7 of 2018" on its official website, adding a new investment method of US$200,000 in joint property real estate and donations from the Sustainable Development Fund .
Main applicant: at least 18 years old, in good health, and no criminal record;
Sub-applicants: including legal spouses, unmarried and economically dependent children under 30 years of age and brothers and sisters of both spouses, and both parents/grandparents over 55 years of age who are financially dependent on the main applicant;
Investment method
1. Real estate investment
Purchase a qualified independent property real estate of more than US$400,000, which can be sold after holding it for 5 years, and still retain citizenship: or invest at least US$200,000 in a qualified property to obtain joint property rights (invested The property itself is not less than 400,000 US dollars), can be sold after 7 years of holding, and still retains citizenship;
2. Donation method
Donation to the St. Kitts Nevis Sustainable Development Fund Starting at $150,000.
One step: get a Commonwealth citizen passport at one time and enjoy the treatment of Saint Kitts Nevis and Commonwealth citizen. The process is simple and fast. Applicants do not need an interview and can get a passport within 3-4 months.
The conditions are loose: the applicant has no requirements for age, education, and English ability; no management experience, no requirement on the amount of assets, no proof of asset source, simple application documents.
Project maturity: St. Kitts and Nevis is the first country in the world to open a citizenship by investment project. Since its implementation in 1984, the project has been mature, stable, safe and reliable.
No immigration prison: Saint Kitts Nevis does not have immigration prison, and applicants are not required to land and live in Saint Kitts Nevis.
Benefits for the whole family: If one person applies, the legal spouse, children, parents, and grandparents can apply for citizenship together and pass on from generation to generation.
Identity security: dual citizenship is recognized, the citizenship government will not notify any government of any country, and Saint Kitts Nevis does not establish diplomatic relations with China, and asset status is double protected.
Excellent tax system: St. Kitts and Nevis does not levy taxes on citizens’ income, interest, gifts, property and inheritance outside the local area, even if citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis live in St. Kitts and Nevis There is no direct tax in Vis.
Freedom of travel: The passport of Saint Kitts Nevis is visa-free or visa-on-arrival for 160 countries and regions, including the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, etc.
How to buy a house
1. Sign the entrusted service agreement — 2. Prepare the application materials — 3. Complete the real estate investment process — 4. Submit the application documents and accept the government back-adjustment — 5. Receive the principled approval — 6. Issue the citizenship certificate and citizen passport
Processing cycle:3-6 months
How to donate
1. Sign the entrusted service agreement—2. Prepare application materials —3. Submit the application documents, accept the government back-adjustment — 4. Receive the principled approval, complete the donation process — 5. Issue the naturalization certificate and citizen passport
Processing period:3-6 months
