The Citizenship by Investment Program in Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis is known for its international reputation becoming undisputed leader in the investment migration market and has received global recognition and several awards. For more than 40 years, St. Kitts and Nevis has been at the forefront of the investment migration industry become a stable and secure choice for second passport investors. Established in 1984, the Programme remains the first of its kind anywhere in the world and has consistently set high benchmark for integrity, innovation, and trust.
The citizenship program is built on strong foundations, stable governance, and enduring international relationships.
Key Benefits
Below are some of the exclusive benefits of the SKN citizenship program to global investors grouped in several categories.
1.Citizenship
- World’s First country globally to launch a CBI program
- Nearly 40+ years of operational history
- Affordable investment entry for HNWI people.
- Fast application processing timelines
- Strong due diligence and compliance framework
- Transparent fee structure. No hidden fees.
- No residency requirement
- No physical presence or living requirement.
- No language, citizenship or civic tests.
- High Privacy – Citizenship is kept secured not reported or shared with other countries or to public.
- Generational Citizenship transferable to descendants.
- No military or conscription service
- No dual citizenship restrictions (renouncing not required)
- Full property ownership rights for luxury villas and family homes
- Mature regulatory oversight and monitoring.
- Citizenship available future newly married spouse or new born child (post addition)
- Family friendly program permitting upto five generations.
2. Passport
- Great Plan B backup passport for HNWI and family offices.
- High Reputation Passport with Visa free perks.
- CARICOM passport gives right to travel, kive, work, study and business within 15 Caricom states
- Global visa free access to 150+ countries and territors
- SKN passport recognized in 196 countries worldwide.
- Open bank accounts with financial institutions anywhere in the World.
- Apply for Golden visa residence programs in Europe or other countries.
- Canada ETA waiver (US visa and Canada visa holders)
- Apply for US non-immigrant visas B-1/B-2 visitor visas and F, M, J student and exchange visitor visas,
- Great service provided by SKN embassies/consulates worldwide to diaspora citizens .
- Enter and Exit anytime with SKN passport as citizen.
3. St.Kitts and Nevis
- Scenic country featuring volcanic peaks and pristine, quiet beaches
- Stable parliamentary democracy and currency
- Become a Commonwealth citizen and rights.
- English speaking legal system (common law)
- Become a Tax resident in St.Kitts.
- No restrictions to setup IBC companies and trusts in SKN.
- Invest in flexible property investment options (share, freehold, fractional ownership)
- Access to the country’s top-tier education and healthcare
- Best educational institutions in St.Kitts (UWI campus) at low college fees compared to US/UK.
- Tax Friendly Regime (NO worldwide income, income tax, capital gains tax)
- Asset protection – Setup trusts, IBCs, offshore structures and bank license based on english system.
- Register ships, vessels and flag and luxury yachts benefit with low tax.
- Prime International financial center with excellent infrastructure for banking and financial services incl crypto/blockchain investments.
4. Real Estate
- High return real estate market driven by tourism arrivals.
- Easy application process (no administrative or complex paperwork.)
- Establish a second home in the Caribbean
- High demand for luxury properties including holiday and vacation homes.
- High rental income during peak season.
- No maintenance or operational costs.
- Low property taxes ensures great savings.