St. Kitts & Nevis Immigration Program
| CAPITAL: | TOTAL AREA: | POPULATION: | LANGUAGE(S): |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Basseterre |
261 km² |
54,821 |
English |
| CURRENCY: | EXCHANGE RATE: | GDP – PER CAPITA (2016): | GDP – TOTAL (2016): |
|---|---|---|---|
|
East Caribbean Dollars (XCD) |
1 USD = 2.7 XCD |
USD 16,725 |
USD 916.9 million |
About St. Kitts & Nevis
Saint Kitts & Nevis are two islands that have same but different features and make up one country and one nation. The official name of this country is the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis. It is located in the Caribbean where St.Kitts is the larger one and is characterised by an active urban life. Nevis is more into nature and outdoor relaxation.
The country has picturesque nature, landscapes, huge national park called Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, developed transport infrastructure, developed entertainment industry and tourism.
The most renowned places include the Botanical Gardens of Nevis, South Friar’s Bay and the Nevis Heritage Trail.
In other words, it offers something to escape idleness, and consider obtaining the Saint Kitts & Nevis passport, and enjoy all the benefits connected to it, not to mention even more:
- You will be able to travel to 155 countries, including the Schengen area and the UK without any visas. This is especially important if you are a businessperson.
- Tax issue. As a citizen of Saint Kitts & Nevis you get exempted from income and wealth tax. This is relevant for both physical and legal persons.
Legal Basis
The St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program is one of the oldest ones, dating back to 1984.
Under this economic citizenship program you can get a passport within 6 months after investing in either government-approved real estate or through contributions to the Sustainable Growth Fund.
Here is what you get with St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program:
- Saint Kitts and Nevis Passport in 6 months.
- Citizenship in a British Commonwealth country
- The citizenship if for life and can be inherited by future generations
- No need to give up your other citizenship
- No visas to 150 countries (including Schengen zone, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong)
- No need to reside in Saint Kitts & Nevis during and after the application process.
- No need to show your education, sit for interviews or tests
- Exemption from worldwide income
- Possibility to get income from your property
Here is how Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF)Investment in Real Estate works:
As an applicant you make a one-time non-refundable contribution to the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the amount of which depends on the family size.
You buy a government-approved share in real estate in Saint Kitts or Nevis for the cost of no less than $400,000. You can sell it after 5 years.
If you choose to buy property that costs minimum $200,000 you will be able to sell it after 7 years.
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