COUNTRY PROFILE
• Capital: Basseterre
• Population: 52,000
• Area: 269 sq km (104 sq miles)
• Major language: English
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 68 (men) 71 (women)
• Currency: East Caribbean dollar (EC$ or XCD)
• Exchange Rate (as of Jan 2023): 1 USD = 2.70006 XCD
St. Kitts and Nevis, ideally located in the Eastern Caribbean, established St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship Program in 1984, making this second passport program the longest-established program of its kind in the world. This twin nation combines beautiful beaches with mountains and jungle-draped dormant volcanoes. A Federation country, also known as the Federation of St Kitts & Nevis is named after Christopher Columbus. St. Kitts offers the oldest and most respected route to Citizenship by Investment with visa-free access to over 140 countries.
| Type of Program | St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment. |
| Type of Investment |
Sustainable Growth Fund (Donation) OR Private Home Sale Option OR Public Good Investment Option (PGIO) |
| Minimum Investment |
1) Sustainable Growth Fund (Donation) Promotion valid from 1 January 2023 – 30th January 2023: Main Applicant: $150,000 Main Applicant and spouse: $175,000 Main Applicant, spouse & 2 dependents: $195,000
Dependents under 18: $10,000 Additional dependent 18 or over 18: $25,000
2) Real Estate Investment: $200,000 (7 year holding)
3) Private Homes Sale option: $400,000 (7 year holding) Government fees for Real Estate Investment & Private Homes Sale Option: Main Applicant: $25,000 Spouse: $15,000 Dependent child under 18: $18,000 Dependent child & other qualified dependent over 18: $15,000
4) Public Good Investment Option (PGIO): Public Good Project Developer (PGPD): $175,000
Government fees: Main Applicant: $25,000 Spouse: $15,000 Dependent child under 18: $18,000 Dependent child & other qualified dependent over 18: $15,000
NOTE: Maximum age for children is 30 years. Minimum age of parents is 55 years. Maximum age for dependent siblings is 30 years. Siblings cannot be added after citizenship. All charges mentioned above are normal processing charges, accelerated route can be selected beginning of process at a higher fee. |
| Dual Nationality Permitted | Yes. |
| Personal Visit Required | No. |
| Minimum Stay | Zero residence and no minimum stay required. |
| Capital Gains Taxes | None. |
| Personal Income Taxes | None if not resident. |
| Business & Corporate Taxes | Income derived from local companies 35%. Zero on foreign income. |
| Property Taxes | Stamp duties are payable by the buyer on real estate transactions, and are taxed on the assessed market value of the property at the following rates 5-18.5%. |
| Processing Time | 3 months, 60 days if the applicant chooses the premium Accelerated Application Process (AAP). |
| Passport Validity | 10 year validity for those who are 16 years or older; 5 year validity for those under 16 year. |
| Restricted Countries | Iran, Afghanistan, North Korea. |
| Visa Free Travel | Visa-free travel to over 140 countries. |
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