St Kitts Citizenship
St Kitts and Nevis citizenship
Country Facts:
- Gained Independence from UK in 1983.
- Population approximately 55,000.
- Capital City: Basseterre.
- Official language: English.
- System of government: Democracy – Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy.
- Prime Minister: Timothy Harris.
- Head of State: Elizabeth II.
- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) pegged to USD at 1 USD = 2.70 XCD.
- Economy: tourism, agriculture, light manufacturing.
- Member of Commonwealth, UN, WTO, OECS, CARICOM, IMF, World Bank, OAS.
- Connectivity: Robert L Bradshaw Intl Airport – direct flights to/from London-Gatwick/Miami/Atlanta/Toronto/NY-JFK (British Airways/Delta/United/American Airlines).
- Citizenship by investment programme started 1984.
Who is eligible?
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Meet the due diligence requirements.
Select one of the following two options:
- A non-refundable donation to the Sustainable Growth Fund starting from USD 150,000.
- Purchase of qualifying real-estate of a least USD 200,000 in Government approved projects with the option to resell after seven years
Timeline:
- Months one-two:
- Initial due diligence.
- Sign Client agreement complete government forms and provide supporting documentation.
- If purchasing real estate, sign an agreement with the developer.
- Months two – three:
- Application submitted.
- Government process and complete due diligence.
- Month Four: On approval, necessary contributions are made.
Benefits:
- Visa-free travel to 157 countries including the EU Schengen area, the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong Full citizenship with passport granted to main applicant, spouse, children, and parents or grandparents.
- No personal income tax, gift tax, inheritance tax, or net worth tax.
- No minimum presence is required.
- Siblings of the main applicant or spouse, who are under 30, single and childless may qualify under the application if they are financially dependent.
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