🌐 Select your language:
Rapid and Protected
Among the factors propelling St Kitts and Nevis' outstanding achievements is its emphasis on streamlined application handling. In the 2020 edition of the CBI Index, a Financial Times publication that evaluates global citizenship by investment programs, St Kitts and Nevis distinguished itself with a flawless score for citizenship processing duration. This pertains to the time required to obtain citizenship through the Programme.
The most efficient, straightforward path to citizenship within the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme involves a single contribution to the Government's Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF), frequently known as the 'fund option'.
Applications filed through the fund option receive preferential handling from the Government, as SGF funds support enhancements to all aspects of life on St Kitts and Nevis, including efforts to address climate change impacts and promote initiatives in education, tourism, and business development. Additionally, fund contributions are deposited directly into a Government-controlled bank account without needing intermediaries and complex arrangements.
As a consequence, through the fund option, applicants generally receive approval within three months of submitting their application. However, for the occupied investor seeking citizenship on an even quicker schedule, St Kitts and Nevis provides the industry's only assured expedited path to citizenship. For an extra fee, the Accelerated Application Process (AAP) enables qualified applicants to acquire citizenship in as little as 60 days from application submission. Significantly, the AAP is exclusively available for applications filed through the fund option.
Despite this fast application processing period, St Kitts and Nevis maintains a dedication to performing comprehensive background checks on all Programme applicants, and it should be emphasized that applications through the AAP still undergo the same examination as those submitted via the standard method.
St Kitts and Nevis' commitment to applying rigorous screening was also acknowledged in the 2020 CBI Index. In truth, St Kitts and Nevis has received a perfect rating for its background verification procedures each year since the Index began in 2017. This occurs because verification in St Kitts and Nevis employs a multi-layered approach - involving the Programme's Authorized Representatives, internal Citizenship by Investment Unit staff, external verification companies, partner governments, and international and regional law enforcement agencies (such as Interpol and the JRCC).
External verification companies are carefully chosen for their presence in important regions, such as the United Kingdom and the United States, and conduct on-site investigations to develop a comprehensive profile of each applicant. Applications that are identified by the Programme's verification partners will be declined, safeguarding St Kitts and Nevis and its partner nations.
Budget-Friendly
Beyond its speed and security, the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme offers an appealing minimum investment level. Through the fund option, an individual applicant can acquire citizenship with a US$150,000 contribution.
The fund option is especially cost-effective for large families and is currently part of a Limited Time Promotion valid until 15 January 2021. Under the promotion, families of up to four can obtain citizenship for US$150,000 - temporarily lowered from the previous minimum payment of US$195,000 for a standard family of four.
Act Now
If 2020 has shown us anything, it is that the present time is precious. Economic citizens of St Kitts and Nevis enjoy numerous benefits including robust travel rights, superior education and healthcare, and a secure environment for themselves and their family members to establish as their residence if desired. With a contribution to the Programme's fund option, citizenship of St Kitts and Nevis could be yours in just 60 days.
