Citizenship by Investment ·Caribbean

Saint Kitts and Nevis

St Kitts & Nevis CBI

Citizenship in return for a contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution, or an approved real estate or public benefit investment.

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At a glance

Investment from: US$250,000
Processing: Not verified — ask us for current guidance
Status: Accepting applications
Last verified: 22 October 2026

Overview

Saint Kitts and Nevis established the first modern citizenship-by-investment programme. The Sustainable Island State Contribution replaced the earlier fund route and is administered by the Citizenship by Investment Unit.

Qualifying investment options

Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)

A non-refundable contribution to the state.

Investment thresholds for Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
Applies to	Amount
Main applicant, or a family of up to four members	US$250,000
Each additional dependant under 18	US$25,000
Each additional dependant aged 18 or over	US$50,000

The contribution is non-refundable and is paid into a government account. Due diligence fees are payable in addition.

Investment amounts are shown separately from government and third-party fees and are never combined into a single headline figure.

Government and related fees

Fee	Applies to	Amount
Due diligence fee	Main applicant	US$10,000
Due diligence fee	Each dependant aged 16 or over	US$7,500

Sources

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Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) Citizenship by Investment Unit, St Kitts and Nevis ·Retrieved 22 October 2026

This page is general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Programme terms are set and changed by the relevant government and may differ from the position described here. Eligibility is assessed individually and the competent authority alone decides every application. Figures shown without a verified source are marked as such and must be confirmed with us before you rely on them.

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