St Kitts & Nevis · Citizenship by Investment

St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship

Citizenship by investment through approved real estate.

Investment fromUS$325,000

Overview

St Kitts & Nevis grants citizenship following a qualifying investment and due diligence by its Citizenship by Investment Unit.

The Citizenship by Investment Unit states there is no mandatory residency requirement to maintain citizenship. A regional 30-day presence rule has been proposed (see Key considerations).

Who it may suitFamilies seeking a second citizenship for long-term planning · Entrepreneurs who travel frequently

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A tangible asset
An investment in approved real estate, held for seven years.

Investment

The qualifying routes.

US$325,000
Approved real estate
Developer’s real estate option in an approved development, per main applicant; resaleable after seven years.

Process

How it works.

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Preparation
- Private consultation
- Documents and source-of-funds file
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Application
- Submission through an authorised agent
- Due diligence and biometrics
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Approval
- Approval in principle
- Investment completed
- Certificate and passport issued

Family

Who can be included

Spouse and qualifying dependants

Eligibility

What you’ll need

Clean criminal record
Lawful, documented source of funds
Due diligence and biometrics

Before you decide

Good to know.

India does not permit dual citizenship: under s.9 of the Citizenship Act 1955, acquiring another citizenship voluntarily ends Indian citizenship. Take legal advice first.
ECCIRA, the new regional regulator for the five Eastern Caribbean programmes, is due to begin operating in late 2026. A draft regional agreement proposes at least 30 days’ physical presence in the first five years after citizenship; check whether it applies when you apply.
Government due-diligence and application fees are payable in addition to the investment.

FAQs

What is the minimum investment?

US$325,000 in an approved real estate development, held for seven years.

Can I keep my Indian citizenship?

No. India does not permit dual citizenship; acquiring another citizenship voluntarily ends Indian citizenship under s.9 of the Citizenship Act 1955.

Information current as of 18 October 2026. Programme rules, investment thresholds, government fees and processing times are set by the relevant authorities and can change without notice. This page is a general overview, not legal, tax or investment advice. Final advice should be confirmed with the relevant legal and programme specialists before any commitment.

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