Saint Kitts and NevisCitizenship by investment

Public benefit option in Saint Kitts and Nevis

The programme grants citizenship in return for investment in approved public benefit projects. The investment goes towards developing a range of sectors, including housing, education, culture and tourism. Citizenship is granted for life with no requirement to live in the country. The main investor's spouse and dependants may be included. Every application is filed only through an authorised agent.

Processing time

From 3 to 6 months, including the due diligence check.

Residence

There is no requirement to live in the Federation in order to obtain or keep citizenship.

Source: Citizenship by Investment Unit of St Kitts and Nevis — CBI Options

Who the programme suits

The programme is open to a single investor and to a family group. Both options share the same investment base.

Main investor

Chooses an authorised agent for the programme
Files the documents and attends the mandatory interview
Receives citizenship for life

Investor with a family

Includes a spouse and dependants in a single application
Pays one base amount for a group of up to four people
The whole family receives citizenship at the same time

Who it suits

Documents

Filing only through an authorised agent; applicants may not file for themselves

What it costs

Base investment in an approved public benefit projectThe minimum contribution for the main investor or a family of up to four people	250 000 USD
Due diligence for the main applicantVerification of the origin of the funds and of the main investor's documents	10 000 USD
Additional investment for a dependant under 18For each additional dependant beyond the base group of four people	+25 000 USD
Additional investment for a dependant aged 18 and overFor each additional adult dependant beyond the base group of four people	+50 000 USD
Due diligence for a dependant aged 16 and overVerification of the documents of each young person and adult family member	+7 500 USD
Post-processing — the main investor's spouseAn additional fee after approval in principle	15 000 USD
Post-processing — dependant under 18An additional fee after approval in principle	10 000 USD
Post-processing — dependant aged 18 and overAn additional fee after approval in principle	15 000 USD
Total government feesThe sum of the mandatory rows in the table. “Additional investment for a dependant under 18” adds 25 000 USD; “Additional investment for a dependant aged 18 and over” adds 50 000 USD; “Due diligence for a dependant aged 16 and over” adds 7 500 USD. Charges with no official price list are in the list below.	260,000–342 500 USD

Paid separately

The authorised agent's fees — Set by the agent separately and not part of the government fees

How the process runs

Approval runs through five stages with a clear order and set timings.

1
Choosing an authorised agent
1-2 weeks
The investor chooses an authorised agent, who guides them through the whole process of filing the documents and obtaining citizenship
2
Filing the documents
1-2 weeks
Every required form and document is filed through the agent. Due diligence on the origin of the funds begins
3
The interview
1-4 weeks
The main investor must attend an interview. Family members aged 16 and over may be called where necessary
4
Approval in principle and payment of the investment
120-180 days (from confirmation that the documents were received)
The Citizenship Investment Unit gives notice of the outcome: approval in principle, refusal or a delay. On a favourable decision the investor pays the funds and the remaining fees
5
Receiving citizenship and the passport
2-4 weeks
A certificate of naturalisation is issued. On the strength of it a passport of Saint Kitts and Nevis may be applied for

Who you can bring with you

The main investor's family may be included in the citizenship application.

The main investor's spouse

Included in the single base investment at no additional cost; subject to due diligence, and an interview may be required from the age of 16

Children and dependants under 18

Up to four people are included in the base group; further children require an additional investment of USD 25,000 each

Dependants aged 18 and over

Up to four people are included in the base group; further dependants require an additional investment of USD 50,000 each

Frequently asked questions about Public benefit option

What is the minimum investment for citizenship?

The minimum investment is USD 250,000 in an approved public benefit project, for the main investor or a family of up to four people.

How long does the application take to process?

From 120 to 180 days from the point at which the Citizenship Investment Unit receives the complete file. At the end of that period the applicant is notified of approval in principle, refusal, or a delay with the reason for it.

Must I live in the country after citizenship is granted?

No, there is no requirement to live in Saint Kitts and Nevis after citizenship is granted. Citizenship is for life, wherever you live.

Who can be included in the citizenship application?

You may include a spouse and dependants, up to four people in the base group covered by the single investment. Further dependants may be added with additional investment: USD 25,000 for those under 18 and USD 50,000 for those aged 18 and over.

Can I file the application myself, or do I need an agent?

Every application must be filed through an authorised agent. Applicants may not file for themselves. The authorised agent guides the investor through every stage of the process.

What kinds of project are approved for investment?

Approved projects include the development of housing, education, culture and tourism, along with other initiatives that support economic development, job creation and skills.

Other ways to move to Saint Kitts and Nevis

Every route in one list — migration programmes: Saint Kitts and Nevis.

The terms and the amounts are checked against official sources — the link sits under each section.Last checked on: 7 August 2026.