Saint Kitts & Nevis

Citizenship By Investment

A Platinum Standard Passport grants its holders second citizenship, increased mobility and, most importantly, restores much of the spontaneity and spirit of adventure when travelling. Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKN) can share in the benefits of international opportunities in the blink of an eye, without the burden of lengthy visa checks – or the fear of delays and rejections.

St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program commenced in 1984, by virtue of the 1984 Citizenship Act, Part II Section 3 (5). The program requires applicants to make an economic contribution to the country in exchange for St Kitts citizenship.

How does it benefit you?

  1. 1 Visa free or visa on arrival to 161 countries across the world including the Schengen Zone, Singapore, UK, Russia, and most South American countries.
  2. 2 No restrictions on dual citizenship. No minimum stay requirement.
  3. 3 Include extended family including parents, grandparents and unmarried dependent siblings under 31 with no children.
  4. 4 As a member of the Commonwealth, citizens of St. Kitts & Nevis are entitled to certain privileges in the United Kingdom and other member states.
  5. 5 Well positioned geographically for individuals looking to do business in North America and Europe.
  6. 6 Citizenship processed in 3-6 months.

Eligibility Criteria

Must Have

  • Clean Criminal Record
  • Valid Passport (with a minimum validity of six months)
  • National Identity documents from Country of Birth or Country of Residence
  • Birth Certificates
  • Additional Documentation including CVs, Education, and Work History
  • Valid Proof of Address
  • Main Applicants must be able to produce bank statements with a minimum of US$200,000.

For Family

  • St. Kitts and Nevis allows applicants to include their close family members as dependents on their Citizenship application. All family members receive their Citizenship Certificates and Passports together.

Eligible Dependents

  • A spouse of the primary applicant
  • A child under the age of 18 of the main applicant or his or her spouse
  • The child of the main applicant or his or her spouse between 18 and 30 years who is in full time attendance at a recognised institution of higher learning after his/her 18th birthday and/or fully supported by the main applicant
  • Parents or grandparents of the main applicant or his/her spouse above the age of 55 years living with and fully supported by the main applicant or
  • A child of the main applicant or spouse of the main applicant who is above the age of 18 years and physically or mentally challenged
  • Children and Siblings above the age of 30 cannot be included as dependents.
  • Citizenship can also be passed on to future generations

Restrictions

  • All Nationalities are eligible to apply for Citizenship in Saint Kitts and Nevis except Citizens of Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Afghanistan.

Process and Timeline

  1. Sign a Client Engagement Contract with Burkton Capital.
  2. Burkton Capital’s Processing Department will work with you to collect all required documentation, prepare your applications and obtain your signature(s).
  3. Transfer Government Due Diligence and Legal Management payments.
  4. Burkton Capital will submit your application to CIU for approval.
  5. CIU will respond with it’s findings and approval in 90 working days (varies depending on volume of applications at the CIU)
  6. Once approval is received, transfer the Citizenship fee, Passport, Certificate of Naturalization & Form fees
  7. Passports are issued in 30 working days after receipt of all fees.
  8. Collect your Passports at our offices in Dubai, Istanbul or Port Vila, or choose to have them couriered to your registered address.