St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment
The world's oldest and most prestigious citizenship by investment program, established in 1984. The St. Kitts & Nevis passport provides visa-free access to 156+ countries — the strongest Caribbean passport — with an accelerated option in as few as 45 days.
Investment Options
Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
USD $250,000The primary donation route to the government fund. Straightforward processing with no property required.
- Single applicant: $250,000
- Family of 4: $300,000
- Fast-track processing available
- No residency required
Approved Real Estate
USD $400,000Purchase resort property in a government-approved development. 7-year hold applies.
- 7-year minimum hold
- Rental income permitted
- Resalable to CBI investors only for 7 years
Private Home Purchase
USD $400,000Purchase a private residence on St. Kitts or Nevis. Not part of an approved resort development.
- Must hold for 7 years
- Private residential property
- No rental restrictions
Who Is This For?
- Individuals 18+ with an excellent personal and financial background
- No criminal record and no significant adverse immigration history
- Legitimate, verifiable source of investment funds
- Good health — medical examination required
- Can include spouse, dependent children (under 30 if in full-time education), and parents/grandparents 55+
- No residency requirement and no language test
How It Works
- 1
Program Consultation
ITC iLand advises on Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) vs. real estate investment and outlines the accelerated vs. standard track.
- 2
Document Preparation
Gather certified passports, police clearances from all countries of residence, medical reports, notarized financial statements, and personal declarations.
- 3
Application Submission
Authorized agent files with the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). Accelerated Application Process (AAP) fees paid for fast-track option.
- 4
Due Diligence
St. Kitts has one of the world's most rigorous due diligence processes — conducted by both local and international third-party agencies.
- 5
Approval & Passport
Certificate of registration issued. Passport application filed and received, typically within a few weeks of approval.
Country Location
Why ITC iLand for This Program?
ITC iLand has guided over 100 families through global citizenship and residency by investment programs — from Caribbean second passports to European Golden Visas. We work with government-authorized agents in each jurisdiction and bring 25+ years of international immigration expertise to ensure your application is compliant, complete, and processed without delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
The SISC is the primary donation route introduced in 2023. The minimum is USD $125,000 for a single applicant, USD $150,000 for a couple, and USD $175,000 for a family of up to four. It replaced the previous Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF).
The AAP can process applications in as few as 45 days. An additional government fee applies. It requires all documents to be submitted in perfect order from the outset.
With 156+ visa-free destinations, St. Kitts & Nevis offers the widest access among Caribbean CBI passports, including visa-free entry to the Schengen Area, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and many others.
St. Kitts & Nevis does not levy personal income tax, capital gains tax, wealth tax, or inheritance tax on residents or citizens.
Yes. St. Kitts & Nevis fully recognizes and allows dual citizenship.
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