Business & investor visas
Kittitian and Nevisian Citizenship by Investment
The long-standing investor route to Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship, administered by the Citizenship by Investment Unit through authorised agents for those investing in the country.
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Investment minimums (SISC/Public Benefit US$250k, developer real estate US$325k, private real estate US$600k), due-diligence fees and the 120–180 day processing window are from CIU pages current at research time; CBI thresholds change frequently, so re-verify on ciu.gov.kn before publishing.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Saint Kitts and Nevis government website before you apply.
- Official name
- St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment (CBI)
- Route type
- Investor citizenship
- Administered by
- Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU)
- SISC (donation) minimum
- From US$250,000 (single applicant)
- Confirm current thresholds and family pricing on ciu.gov.kn.
- Public Benefit Option minimum
- From US$250,000
- Developer real estate minimum
- From US$325,000
- Private real estate minimum
- From US$600,000
- Due-diligence fee
- US$10,000 main applicant; US$7,500 per dependant aged 16+
- Processing time
- Approximately 120–180 days
- Application
- Through a government-authorised agent only
Who it is for
- Investors seeking a second citizenship without a residence requirement
- Applicants who can pass strict due diligence and fund an approved investment
Requirements
- A qualifying investment under one of the four approved options
- Valid passport and identification
- Proof of the source and legality of funds
- Police clearance and other supporting documents requested by the CIU
- Payment of due-diligence and government processing fees
What you can do
- Obtain citizenship and a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport for the applicant and qualifying dependants
- Include eligible family members in the same application
How to apply
- Engage a government-authorised agent (applications cannot go direct to the CIU)
- Choose an approved investment option (SISC, Public Benefit, developer or private real estate)
- Submit the application, documents and fees via the agent for CIU due diligence
- On approval, complete the investment and receive citizenship documents
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.