St Kitts Citizenship by Investment | From US$250,000
St Kitts & Nevis citizenship from US$250,000 (SISC) or real estate from US$325,000, 7-year hold. Decision in 120–180 days. Visa-free to 157 destinations.
Citizenship by Investment regulations SRO 20 of 2024 as amended by SRO 43 of 2024, published through ciu.gov.kn.
As of October 2026 — Statutory Quick Facts & Investment Tiers
| Route | October 2026 statutory position |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Island State Contribution | US$250,000 for a single applicant or up to four persons. Statutory total US$260,250 single; US$268,500 for a family of 4 with children under 16; US$283,500 with children aged 16–17. Excludes advisory fees. |
| Approved real estate | From US$325,000 in an approved development, plus application fees. A private home route is higher. Resale lock is seven years on the approved-development route. |
- Minimum outlay
- US$250,000 contribution; statutory total US$260,250. Family of 4 minimum: US$268,500 (children under 16) or US$283,500 (children 16–17)
- Government / processing fees
- Application fee US$250 per person. Due diligence US$10,000 main applicant, US$7,500 spouse or dependant aged 16+, US$0 for a child under 16.
- Processing timeline
- The Citizenship by Investment Unit states a decision within 120 to 180 days of acknowledgement.
- Visa-free / mobility
- Schengen visa-free access is under EU phase-out pressure. Ireland has required a visa since 15 June 2026. UK entry is by ETA.
- Tax and residency highlights
- No personal income tax on foreign income for qualifying non-residents. Confirm tax residence separately. No day-count is stated on the current SISC rules. Biometric re-enrolment of CBI passport holders is required by 31 July 2027. The regional 30-day rule is not yet in force.
- Governing legal framework
- Citizenship by Investment regulations SRO 20 of 2024 as amended by SRO 43 of 2024, published through ciu.gov.kn.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment cost?
- The most affordable route is a non-refundable contribution of USD 250,000 to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) Fund for a single applicant. The real estate route requires a minimum purchase of USD 325,000 in a government-approved development, held for at least 7 years. Additional government due diligence fees apply per applicant.
- How long does it take to get St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship?
- The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit states that, within 120–180 days of acknowledging receipt of an application, it will advise whether the application is approved in principle, denied, or delayed for cause. Passports are issued after the qualifying investment is completed and citizenship is granted.
- Do I need to live in St. Kitts and Nevis to keep my citizenship?
- No. There is no residency or physical presence requirement to obtain or maintain St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship, and you do not need to visit the islands during the application or after receiving your passport. There is one new obligation: every citizen who obtained citizenship through the Citizenship by Investment Programme, including dependants and children, must complete biometric enrolment by 31 July 2027. After that date, passports issued before 14 April 2026 will no longer be accepted for international travel. Enrolment takes 15–30 minutes at an approved collection centre, in St. Kitts or abroad (for example London, Dubai, Toronto or Singapore), and it is part of every new application submitted since 14 April 2026.
- How many countries can I visit with a St. Kitts and Nevis passport?
- The St. Kitts and Nevis passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 157 destinations (Henley Passport Index, October 2026), including the United Kingdom, the Schengen Area, Singapore, and Hong Kong. It is one of the most travel-friendly Caribbean passports available through a citizenship by investment programme.