The St. Kitts and Nevis Federation Investment Immigration Program began in 1984, requiring applicants to make government-approved investments that contribute to the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis. Such investments allow applicants and their family members to obtain citizenship of the St. Kitts and Nevis Federation. St. Kitts, located in the northern part of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, is a federal island nation composed of Saint Christopher Island (St. Kitts) and Nevis Island. It gained independence on September 19, 1983, becoming a Commonwealth realm, with an area of 267 square kilometers and a population of approximately 46,000, of which 94% are Black.
Investment methods in St. Kitts:
Investment Method One: Real Estate
Investment Amount:
Invest at least $400,000 in specific real estate. The property cannot be resold to others within five years of purchase, and the next buyer may also apply for citizenship.
Government Fees:
After obtaining "principle approval," pay the government-specified fees:
Main applicant: $50,000
Spouse: $25,000
Children under 18: $25,000 per person
Children aged 18 to 25 who are full-time students and fully supported by parents: $50,000 per person
Parents over 65: $50,000 per person
Government Due Diligence Fee:
Main applicant: USD 7,500
Co-applicants over 16: USD 4,000
Legal Fees and Material Costs:
Varies based on region and number of applicants
Investment Method Two: Sugar Industry Fund
Investment Amount:
Invest at least $250,000 in the Sugar Industry Diversification Fund
One main applicant: USD 250,000
Up to 3 co-applicants per household: USD 300,000
Up to 5 co-applicants per household: USD 350,000
Government Fees:
Included in the investor's funds, but co-applicants over 18 must pay an additional USD 50,000 (excluding spouses)
Government Due Diligence Fee:
Main applicant: USD 7,500
Co-applicants over 16: USD 4,000
Legal Fees and Material Costs:
Varies based on region and number of applicants