We have broken down the application process for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program. This will give our clients a clear picture of process, timeline and costs.
1. Process
This requires applicant(s) to fill out the various forms and provide the necessary documents to the CIP unit who then make the decision on the application. Below REQUIREMENTS which is the CIP issued checklist for forms and documents for anyone applying which you will have seen.
In addition to the REQUIREMENTS we will need:-
- Lawyers credential – this is the lawyer who is certifying all the documents as true copies
- Medical examiners credentials – this is for the medical examiner who is doing the form c3
- Translators credentials – if there are any translations to be done, then these must be provided
Once the documents and forms are ready we will submit them to the CIP unit. They then take 3-5 days to review the forms and deem the file complaint or request missing documents. If it is compliant then you will receive a decision on your application within 90 days of the date the file is deemed compliant.
The Government takes 4 months to do complete background checks on applicant and family members. A decision is issued within 120 days (approved, pending or refused). Once approved, you are given a letter of approval, which requires the payment of the complete investment sum within 90 days. Once the investment amount is paid the applicant(s) then receive their citizenship Certificate and then they get the passport about two weeks later.
Please note we need original Birth Certificate when we come to applying for the Passport only.
2. Time frame
Standard time frame is 4-6 months from the date your file is deemed compliant until the passport is in hand. This can be made quicker if we submit the below for the Pre-Due Diligence Processing phase as soon as possible for the applicants so due diligence process can begin:-
i) Certified copy of Birth certificate in original.
ii) Certified copy of all passport pages
iii) Pay the CIP fees (see below) to the CIP unit – please note once paid these are non-refundable
iv) Provide a Police (If in USA you need FBI report, Canada RCMP not local police report) for anyone 16 and over
v) Provide a CV / Resume for anyone 18 and over
Once this is submitted then the Due diligence will start on the applicant and it is entirely possible you can have a decision a lot quicker while you gather your documents to submit the full file.
CIU Decision – You can expect a decision from CIU unit based on the documents you submitted conveyed to the authorized agent you appointed. Missing documents take more time and delays.
- Approved
- Pending
- Rejected
3. Sample Quotation:- (all sums USD)
The sample breakdown of costs are provided below
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| SISC Donation | $250,000 |
| CIU Fees (Due Diligence + Processing) | $10,000 |
| Agent Fees | $6000 |
| Application Fee | $250 |
| Passport Fee | $500 |
| Bank Charges | $1,000 |
| Courier Charges | $500 |
| Real Estate | Approved Share Option | Private Home Option |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Amount | $325,000 | $600,000 |
| CIU Processing Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Due Diligence Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Agent Fee | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Passport + Bank Charges | $1,500 | $1,500 |
For Family applications – Total depends on Age and number of people applying . Please contact us with exact age of family members for exact quotation.
The Timeframe for payments are :-
- To submit the file – CIP fees, application fee and 50% of Agent fees have to be paid
- Once you are approved – you will then pay – donation/investment amount, and the remaining fees
4. Application Forms
To be provided upon request.