The St Kitts and Nevis CBI program sets high standards for applicants who seek alternative citizenship in the islands. Below are the requirements set by authorities..
- Minimum Age: Main applicant must be at least 18 years old.
- Financial Investment – Make the financial investment of atleast USD 250,000 and pay the necessary fees. You must demonstrate legal ownership of the investment funds and ability to make the required contribution or investment.
- Restricted country – Must not come from banned country or subjected to international sanctions
- Stateless persons – Must not be a stateless person.
- Identification – Produce a valid passport (not expired)
- Good Character – Applicants must have a clean criminal record (police certificate)
- Good Health – Must be in good health (produce HIV certificate)
- Legal Money – Prove the legal source of funds and assets.
- Interview – A mandatory virtual interview with authorities
- Family – Children must be unmarried and 30 years or less.
- Minimal Residency – Residency requirement not required
- Physical Visit – Visit to St.Kitts not required.
- Compliance – Applicants must go through due diligence checks and bank compliance.
Candidates applying for SKN citizenship program are required to fully discuss their background and personal details with their authorized agent and disclose everything application form without concealing any information.
Process
The standard processing time for the CBI program is generally 120–180 days. After approval, the Certificate of Registration and Passport must be collected in person or at a designated embassy or through authorized agent.
It is necessary to first apply for a citizenship certificate with CIU approval letter is issued. Having received your certificate of citizenship, you would then be eligible to apply for a passport of St. Kitts and Nevis.