ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
St Kitts is an island in the West Indies. The Westside of the island borders the Caribbean Sea and the eastern coast faces the Atlantic Ocean. St Kitts and neighboring island of Nevis constitute one country: the federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
- ST. KITTS AND NEVIS – Quick Facts
- Capital: Basseterre
- Passport Rank: 26
- Population: 65,000
- Language: English
- Visa Free Travel: 151 Countries
- ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
The St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme is the longest-running citizenship-by-investment programme in the world. Established in 1984, it is a perfect option for investors looking for a second passport for travel and ease of access to a number of countries. The ability to pass one’s citizenship to future generations by descent is one of the attractive features this Program.
Besides, Saint Kitts and Nevis impose no tax on foreign income or capital and a second citizenship might complement existing tax planning and wealth protection strategies.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Applicant can obtain St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship under 2 Investment schemes.
Option 1: SUSTAINABLE GROWTH FUNDS (NON REFUNDABLE)
Non refundable contribution (Sustainable Growth fund or Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation)
Under Sustainable growth Funds, applicant can obtain life time citizenship by donating below mentioned amount.
| Family Size | Contribution (Non refundable) |
Application and Passport Fee | Due Diligence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Applicant | $ 150,000 | $ 750 | Main applicant : $ 7,500 |
| Main Applicant + Spouse | $ 195,000 | $ 750 each | Main applicant : $ 7,500
Spouse : $ 4,000 |
| Main Applicant + Spouse + 2 Dependents | $ 195,000 | $ 750 each | Main applicant : $ 7,500
Spouse : $ 4,000 Dependents over 16 yrs : $ 4,000 |
| Main Applicant + Spouse+ more than 2 Dependents | $ 195,000
Plus Additional $ 10,000 for each dependent irrespective of age |
$ 750 each | Main applicant : $ 7,500
Spouse : $ 4,000 Dependents over 16 yrs : $ 4,000 |
Option 2: Real Estate Investment
Real Estate Investment ( $ 200,000 /400,000 investment in govt. approved projects)
The applicant is required to purchase either $ 200,000 / $ 400,000 shares in a govt. approved project. Shares can be sold after 7/5 years respectively. Applicant can also earn guaranteed returns on investment without any ongoing cost on investment.
| Family Size | Investment | Due Diligence | Government Fees | Application & passport fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Applicant | $ 200,000 (7 yrs Holding Period) or
$ 400,000 (5 yrs Holding Period) |
Main applicant: $ 7,500 | Main applicant: $ 35,000 | $ 750 |
| Main Applicant + Spouse | $ 200,000 (7 yrs Holding Period) or
$ 400,000 (5 yrs Holding Period) |
Main applicant: $ 7,500
Spouse: $ 4,000 |
Main applicant: $ 35,000
Spouse: $ 20,000 |
$ 750 each |
| Main Applicant + Spouse + 2 Dependents | $ 200,000 (7 yrs Holding Period) or
$ 400,000 (5 yrs Holding Period) |
Main applicant: $ 7,500
Spouse: $ 4,000 Dependents over 16 yrs: $ 4,000 |
Main applicant : $ 35,000
Spouse: $ 20,000 Dependents over 16 yrs: $ 10,000 |
$ 750 each |
| Main Applicant + Spouse+ more than 2 Dependents | $ 200,000 (7 yrs Holding Period) or
$ 400,000 (5 yrs Holding Period) |
Main applicant: $ 7,500
Spouse: $ 4,000 Dependents over 16 yrs: $ 4,000 |
Main applicant: $ 35,000
Spouse: $ 20,000 Dependents over 16 yrs: $ 10,000 |
$ 750 each |
** Legal and Professional fee applicable
BENEFITS OF OBTAINING ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP
- Fast-tracked application process- receive Citizenship in under two months
- Visa free travel to 151 countries including Schengen, United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
- Get access to world-class education and healthcare services along with lucrative international business opportunities.
- Attractive tax environment with no tax on worldwide income and inheritance.
- No need to denounce the current nationality
- No need to fulfil any physical residency or language requirement.
WWICS – OFFERING EXPERT GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE ON ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
STEP 1: The Client will sign the official Contract with WWICS. Initial Payment needs to be paid at this step.
STEP 2: A preliminary check on Applicant’s profile is processed and an initial Due Diligence Report is provided along with a checklist of necessary documents and application forms.
STEP 3: Client needs to complete the Application forms with the assistance of WWICS. The second payment according to the issued invoice needs to be paid at this step.
STEP 4: Once the forms are completed, the Client’s File will be submitted to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) for approval.
STEP 5: After submission, we wait to receive the “Approved in Principal” Letter from the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
STEP 6: Once we receive the Approval letter, the Client needs to make the final payment as per the invoice issued.
STEP 7: In case of Real Estate Investment, the Client will receive “Certificate of Naturalization” and “Share Certificate”
STEP 8: Passport Applications will be submitted after the Approvals and Certificates and the Passport will then be issued.
