Official name: Citizenship by Investment Programme of St Kitts and Nevis
Citizenship for applicants who make a Sustainable Island State Contribution (from US$250,000), invest in approved real estate (from US$325,000) or private real estate (from US$600,000), or contribute to an approved public benefit project (from US$250,000).
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) offers four routes. Citizenship is granted only after due diligence and an interview; contributions are paid directly to a government account.
A
B
SISC: US$250,000 covers the main applicant or a family of up to four; more for additional dependants. Due-diligence fees are separate.
Government contribution
$250,000
Main applicant or family of up to four. Additional dependants: US$25,000 each under 18; US$50,000 each aged 18 or over.
Property
$325,000
Investment in an approved development. Holding period not verified.
Property
$600,000
Purchase of a qualifying private property. Holding period not verified.
Other verified routes
$250,000
Contribution to approved public benefit projects.
Listed separately from the investment. Amounts can change; unknown amounts are shown as “Not verified” and are not zero.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Due diligence — main applicant | $10,000 | Main applicant |
| Due diligence — dependants 16 and over | $7,500 | Each dependant aged 16+ |
| Government processing and passport feesNot verified here. | Not verified | Per person |
C
Individual assessment required
Family members can be included as dependants; additional contributions apply beyond four members (SISC).
E
SISC, approved real estate, private real estate or Public Benefit Option.
Due diligence is carried out.
Required for the main applicant.
Make the contribution or investment and pay remaining fees.
Issued after approval and payment.
Processing time: Not verified
F
Last verified 6 October 2026
Citizenship by Investment Unit, St Kitts and Nevis · checked 6 Oct 2026
Citizenship by Investment Unit, St Kitts and Nevis · checked 6 Oct 2026
General guidance only
Program rules, eligibility, investment thresholds and immigration requirements may change. Information is for general guidance and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax or investment advice.Türkiye
Turkish citizenship may be granted by Presidential decision to foreigners who buy real estate worth at least USD 400,000 (with a three-year no-sale annotation) or make other qualifying investments of USD 500,000.
Antigua and Barbuda
Citizenship for applicants who contribute at least US$230,000 to the National Development Fund (one payment per application). Spouse, dependent children and dependent parents over 55 can be included.
Dominica
Citizenship for applicants who contribute to the Economic Diversification Fund: US$200,000 for a main applicant or US$250,000 with up to three dependants, plus fees.
