St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency

Citizenship By Investment

Citizenship By Investment Programme

The St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme has been operational in the Federation since 1984. The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis utilizes this programme to attract investors of good character to make a substantial contribution to the development of the Federation. These investors are then given the opportunity to apply for citizenship within the guidelines of the programme.

There are two investment options available which include a minimum investment of US$350,000.00 in an approved real estate project or a minimum donation of US$200,000.00 for a single applicant to the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation.

The Citizenship by Investment Program is the longest established program of this kind in the world. It has distinguished itself from many other similar programs by rigidly enforced investment requirements and meticulous due diligence procedures.

Legislation Governing Citizenship By Investment

Citizenship of Saint Christopher and Nevis is governed by Chapter VIII (Sections 90-95) of the Constitution of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
In 1984 pursuant to Section 92 (1) (h) of the Constitution Parliament prescribed the manner in which other persons not outlined in the foregoing sections of the Constitution would be able to make application to be registered as citizens of
St. Christopher and Nevis. Section 3 (5) of the Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship Act, 1984 (No. 1 of 1984) provides as follows:

“Subject to subsections (8) and (9) of this section, a person is entitled, upon making application under this subsection to the Minister in the prescribed manner and upon payment of any fee that may be prescribed, to be registered as a citizen of
St. Christopher and Nevis without any rights of voting save under and in accordance with the provisions of any law governing the qualification of voters, if the Cabinet is satisfied that such person has invested substantially in St. Christopher and Nevis.”

Additional Information

For additional information on the Citizenship by Investment Programme please view the following link Citizenship by Investment Processing Unit Applications for this programme will only be accepted from Authorized Persons, this includes any attorney licenced in the Federation, any licenced service provider and Henley & Partners. For the contact details for authorized persons please view the following link Service Providers please search under the headings Corporate Business and Corporate & Trust Business for a list of providers.