Saint Kitts and Nevis

An established citizenship program with 42 years of history, combining mobility, privacy and family succession planning.

A minimum contribution of USD 250,000 for one applicant, or property investment of at least USD 400,000.

• Location： In the northern Leeward Islands of the eastern Caribbean, comprising Saint Kitts and Nevis.

• Area： 267 square kilometres.

• Population： 47,700.

• Capital： Basseterre, the country’s largest port.

• Language： English.

• Currency： East Caribbean dollar (XCD).

• Religion： Catholicism.

• Climate： Tropical rainforest.

• Economy： Tourism and offshore finance are increasingly important. Tourism, described as growing by 18% annually, is a major source of foreign exchange.

• Memberships： Commonwealth, United Nations, CARICOM and WTO.

• Taxation： No personal capital gains or inheritance tax.

• Visa-free entry to China since 11 May 2024.

The Sustainable Island State Contribution starts at USD 250,000 for one applicant, a couple or an adult and child. Alternatively, purchase independently titled property worth at least USD 400,000 and hold it for seven years.

• The main applicant must be at least 18 with no criminal record.

• Complete the required medical examination.

• Meet the government’s investment requirements.

• Dependent children under 25 and parents of either spouse over 65 may be included.

• Established in 1984 as the world’s first citizenship-by-investment program, with more than 40 years of history. Often described as the industry’s platinum standard, it is well known among families seeking stability, privacy and succession planning.

• The program is associated with international entrepreneurs and public figures. The source names Zhang Lan, Guo Guangchang, Li Shufu, Ji Kaiting and Xu Yu, alongside international technology investors, royalty, entertainers and writers.

• Travel access to over 160 countries and territories, including European Schengen destinations, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Macau, the UAE, Canada through eTA, Brazil and Argentina.

• The program highlights privacy, legal name changes and the absence of diplomatic relations and automatic CRS exchange with China as features for offshore trust and wealth planning.

• No personal income, capital gains, inheritance, gift or overseas-income taxes described by the program, supporting asset preservation, international investment and succession planning.

• Online processing with no residence, arrival, language, education or source-of-funds evidence requirements described by the program. Investment follows approval, with a 5–6 month completion period.

• Family inclusion with inheritable, lifelong citizenship. The source describes spouse, minor children, dependent students aged 18–30 and parents or grandparents over 55 as eligible dependants.

• International education pathways connecting schools in China with leading institutions in Europe and North America.

• Scan of the passport information page

• Scans of both sides of the identity card

• Scan of the complete household registration booklet

• Digital colour photo with a white background

• Scan of the medical birth certificate

• Scans of parents’ complete household registration booklet, marriage certificate and both sides of identity cards

• Scan of the complete marriage/divorce certificate

• Immigration application form (provided by us)

• Employment certificate or business licence (template provided by us)

• Twelve months of bank statements in the main applicant’s name, with a balance above RMB 3 million