Citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Description
- Preliminary check
- FIU Pre-check
- Payment of the investment fee
- Approval of citizenship
- Getting a passport
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EUR 30 ,000
4-6 months
The Saint Kitts and Nevis Investment Program provides applicants with second passports, guaranteeing them visa-free access to the Schengen area and the United Kingdom, as well as a second home in the Caribbean.
To obtain a passport, program participants must invest:
- to the state fund;
- socially useful projects, real estate.
1️⃣ Lack of exams:
investors do not take exams on knowledge of the state language and the history of the country.
2️⃣ Passport for the whole family:
together with the investor, close family members can receive a second passport: a spouse, children and parents.
Who is eligible?
Obtaining a passport is available to all categories
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Financial consistency is a key factor
Financial Requirements
First of all, citizenship is issued by the main applicant, and then by relatives.
An irrevocable investment
One-time fee to the national fund: $250,000
The applicant can make an irrevocable contribution to the Federal Consolidated Fund. The minimum donation is usually $250,000 per applicant, and increases with family size. For example, a family of four may be required to contribute at least $350,000.
One-time fee for a public project: $250,000
Candidates invest from $250,000 in socially useful projects recognized by the state.
A returnable investment
Purchase of real estate: $400,000
The applicant can invest in government-approved real estate. The minimum required investment is $400,000 for the purchase of stocks/condominiums or $800,000 for private homes. Investments can be returned after 7 years.
Financial stability is a key factor in
obtaining the visa.
Application Process
consists of several stages:
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Preliminary check. An Albatross certified specialist examines information about the investor and assesses possible risks. The procedure is confidential, and a copy of your passport is sufficient for it.
Such a check helps to identify potential problems and find a solution in advance, for example, to attach additional documents to the application. -
FIU Pre-check
Albatross lawyers help prepare the necessary documentation, which usually includes
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Medical reference
- a certificate of criminal record.
The documents are translated into English and the copies are notarized. Then they fill out the government forms.
At this stage, the investor pays a Due Diligence fee of $10,500.
Lawyers send the investor’s documents to the Citizenship by Investment Department (CBIU). -
Fulfillment of the investment condition. After reviewing the CBIU’s application, a Due Diligence check will be conducted.
If the application is approved, the investor will receive a confirmation letter from the CBIU. At this stage, the investor transfers a contribution to the fund, invests in a project, or in real estate. -
Approval of citizenship. After verifying the investment, the CBIU sends the applicant a naturalization certificate confirming the citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
This certificate can be obtained personally in Saint Kitts and Nevis, or at an approved embassy/consulate.
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Getting a passport Based on the naturalization certificate, the investor applies for a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport. Its production and delivery takes a couple of weeks.
Conclusion
By applying for a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport, you get the opportunity:
- Visa-free entry to more than 150 countries, including the Schengen area and the United Kingdom.
- Dual citizenship. Saint Kitts and Nevis allows dual citizenship, so obtaining citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis does not require you to renounce your current one. In addition, you are not required to reside in Saint Kitts and Nevis before or after obtaining citizenship.
- A second citizenship for his family.
- No requirement of residence in the country.
- Tax optimization. Saint Kitts and Nevis does not levy taxes on capital, gift, inheritance or capital gains, as well as on worldwide income for those who are not residents of the country.
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