Saint Kitts and Nevis•North America3-6 months
307,750 USD
Permanent (Citizenship)
No
Not Required
Not Specified
Available
Not Required
St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship via a non-refundable US$250,000 contribution to a CIU-approved Public Benefit Project.
The Public Benefit Option (PBO) is one of four routes in St. Kitts and Nevis's Citizenship by Investment Programme. Investors obtain full citizenship by making a minimum non-refundable US$250,000 contribution to a CIU-approved Public Benefit Project — a government-vetted venture delivering tangible national benefit such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, or housing.
Total cost includes the US$250,000 contribution, a US$250 application fee, US$10,000 due diligence for the main applicant and US$7,500 per dependant 16+, plus post-approval fees of US$15,000 for a spouse, US$10,000 per dependant under 18, and US$15,000 per dependant 18+. Approval-in-principle is issued within 120-180 days, and a mandatory interview is required.
This visa is ideal for high-net-worth individuals and families seeking a fast, residency-free second citizenship tied to a government-endorsed development project, with a Caribbean passport and lifetime, inheritable citizenship.
Public Benefit Project contribution (main applicant) | 250,000 USD |
Application processing fee (per applicant) | 250 USD |
Due diligence fee (main applicant) | 10,000 USD |
Due diligence fee (each dependant 16+) | 7,500 USD |
Post-approval fee (spouse) | 15,000 USD |
Post-approval fee (each dependant under 18) | 10,000 USD |
Post-approval fee (each dependant 18+) | 15,000 USD |
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
Main applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a legal source of funds for the investment and all associated fees.
Must successfully pass comprehensive criminal and immigration background checks (due diligence).
Must successfully pass a medical screening, including proof of being free from contagious diseases.
Must make a minimum non-refundable contribution of USD 250,000 to an approved Public Benefit Project.
Must attend a mandatory interview (virtually or in person).
Must provide biometric data.
Education
none or higher
Investment
250,000 EUR
Completed official application forms (C1, C2, C3, and others as required by the agent).
Certified copy of valid passport(s).
Original birth certificate(s).
Police certificate of character (from country of citizenship and any country resided in for >1 year in the last 10 years).
Medical certificate (Form C3) including HIV test results.
Evidence of residential address (e.g., utility bill or bank statement).
Original bank reference letter (not older than 6 months).
Professional reference letter (not older than 6 months).
Proof of source of funds.
Passport-sized photographs (as per specifications).
Marriage/divorce certificates (if applicable).
| Fee Breakdown | Public Benefit Project contribution (main applicant): 250000 USD; Application processing fee (per ap… | ciu.gov.kn |
| Max Stay Estimate | type: indefinite, notes: Full citizenship — permanent and inheritable | ciu.gov.kn |
| Processing Estimates | {"minDays":90,"maxDays":180} | ciu.gov.kn |
| Processing Time | 3-6 months (approval-in-principle within 120-180 days of acknowledgment) | ciu.gov.kn |
| Spouse Can Work | yes | ciu.gov.kn |
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