The Real Estate Option

To qualify for citizenship of St. Kitts-Nevis under the real-estate option, the Government requires an investment in designated real estate with a value of at least US$200,000 (resaleable after seven (7) years) or US$ 400,000 (resaleable after 5 years) for each main applicant. Real estate in the form of villas and condominium units from an approved developer qualify for citizenship. Real estate buyers should note that there are also purchase costs for legal and conveyance fees of approximately 2 - 4% of the real estate purchase price.

In addition to this investment, the following processing and due diligence fees are payable to the Government of St. Kitts-Nevis:

Due diligence fees are payable to the Government of St. Kitts-Nevis on filing the application

  • US$ 7,500 due diligence fees for the main applicant
  • US$ 4,000 due diligence fees for each dependent of the main applicant who is sixteen year of age and above.

Processing fees are payable to the Government of St. Kitts-Nevis on approval in principle of the application through a real estate investment

  • US$ 35,050 for the main applicant
  • US$ 25,050 for the spouse of the main applicant
  • US$ 10,050 for any other qualified dependent of the main applicant regardless of age.

Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) option

To qualify for citizenship of St. Kitts-Nevis under the SGF option, the Government requires a contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund. Under this option, there are three different categories:

  1. Single applicant: a non-refundable contribution of US$ 150,000 is required. 
  2. Applicant with up to three dependents (i.e. one spouse and two children below the age of 18): a non-refundable contribution of US$ 195,000 is required.
  3. For each additional dependent: a non-refundable contribution of US$ 10,000 is required.

The above amounts are inclusive of all Government fees payable for the main applicant and his or her dependents except the due diligence fees which are payable as follows:-

  1. US$ 7,500 due diligence fee for the main applicant.
  2. US$ 4,000 due diligence fee for each dependent of the main applicant who is sixteen years of age and above.

Due diligence fees are payable on filing the application and the SGF contribution is payable on approval in principle of the application.