A: Yes, the program was set up in 1984 by the Citizenship Act part 2, section 3 of the Constitution.
These government-designated real estate projects provide investment opportunities in upscale hotel shares, villas, and condominiums. One of the more preferred projects for investments is Paradise Palms.
The primary real estate development option requires an investment of at least $400,000 per
Some of the real estate projects also allow fractional ownership where you own a portion of the property, and you can use it with all the amenities for a certain amount of weeks each year.
Two or more applicants can apply for St. Kitts citizenship by investment together by jointly purchasing a real estate property, provided that each applicant contributes at least $400,000.00 toward the investment.
In addition to the investment, the following processing and due diligence fees are required by the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis:
Government Fees:
Due Diligence Fees:
Please note that the applicant is also required to pay legal fees for the purchase, registration, and the tax on the property.
This option provides an easy exit strategy - the real estate can be resold 5 years after purchase and the subsequent property buyer can then also apply for citizenship, provided they meet all of the requirements.
A second real-estate option has recently been added in order to attract more investment to luxury resort developments.
This real estate development option allows a joint investment of at least $400,000, split between two investors at a contribution of $200,000 each, plus government fees.
This investment can only be resold after 7 years.
Unmarried dependent children who are older than 18 but younger than 30, as well as dependent parents older than 55 can be included in the application as dependents.
The Sustainable Growth Fund is a new fund that has been created to advance sustainable sectors such as healthcare, education, alternative energy, heritage, infrastructure, tourism and culture, climate change and resilience, and the promotion of indigenous entrepreneurship. The purpose is to benefit every citizen and resident of the St. Kitts and Nevis through its affiliated programs.
The SGF requires a non-refundable contribution that meets the following financial criteria:
*Eligible means parents age 55 and over who are unemployed and living with main applicant and children age 0-30 full time enrolled at a recognized institution of higher learning.
Due Diligence Fees:
The first step of the application process for Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship is completing application forms C1, C2, C3, and C4. Each person applying must purchase one set of application forms from the government. Each set of forms costs $250.00. We can provide you with these forms upon request.
You must send us the original, completed forms along with their required supporting documents for compliance verification. The application fees associated with the program can be paid prior to starting the application process. Please note that the professional fees are non-refundable.
All of the government fees associated with the SIDF and SGF options must be wired directly to the Government Escrow account via one of the banks listed on form C4. A copy of the wire receipts should then be emailed to High Net Worth Immigration (HNWI).
Upon your application getting approved, there is a $350* passport fee for each new Saint Kitts and Nevis passport that is issued.
The AAP fast-tracks applications to a 60-day processing period. As a bonus, this program also includes the application and processing for the St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis passport.
In addition to the processing fees, an additional fee of $500.00 per person will be applicable for the processing of the St. Kitts and Nevis passport for any dependents under the age of 16 years.
The Citizenship-by-Investment Unit (CIU) is the Government Authority which handles all matters concerning Citizenship by Investment in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Applications for citizenship cannot be directly submitted to the Citizenship-by-Investment Unit, they can only be handled by an authorized local service provider or local lawyers.
The Real Estate Investment option requires an additional set of documents:
* Any documents not in English must be accompanied with a legal translation.
Most documents can be certified as true copies from the embassy/consulate of the issuing country, or by a Notary Public. All reference letters should be on a letterhead and stamped. All stamps should be in English.
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