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St. Kitts & Nevis · Investment route
Approved St Kitts & Nevis real estate from USD 325,000 — a developer project or private condominium — or USD 600,000 for a single-family home, held for seven years.
Last updated: 2026-10-01
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Approved developer real estate in St Kitts & Nevis qualifies at USD 325,000. Private real estate is USD 325,000 for a condominium or USD 600,000 for a single-family house.
These minimums were reduced from USD 400,000 and USD 800,000 by SRO 43 of 2024 in October 2024 — St Kitts moved in the opposite direction to the rest of the region. The holding period is seven years, the longest of the five.
What you getالمزايا
Asset-backed route with potential yield or resale value after the seven-year holding period.
Minimums reduced to USD 325,000 and USD 600,000 by SRO 43 of 2024.
Family inclusion: spouse, children under 18, unmarried children aged 18 to 29 who are substantially supported, and parents aged 55 and over.
Long-standing St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment program with a reputable framework.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Approved developer real estate (from)
Hold for at least seven years before resale.
Private real estate — condominium or share (from)
Hold for at least seven years before resale.
Private real estate — single-family home (from)
Hold for at least seven years before resale.
Application fee — main applicant or family of up to four
Main applicant alone, with a spouse and up to two dependants, or with up to three dependants (SRO 1 of 2026).
Application fee — each additional dependant under 18
Application fee — each additional dependant aged 18 or over
Application fee — adding a spouse or dependant after approval in principle
Application fee — child under three born after the certificate of registration
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Invest in an approved development or a private condominium (from USD 325,000), or a private single-family home (from USD 600,000).
Hold the property for at least seven years before resale.
Pass due diligence; every main applicant attends an interview.
Who cannot apply
Attempting to finance the investment threshold via prohibited or unclear sources.
Projects not listed as approved by the St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
Adverse background or sanctions findings that prevent eligibility.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
- ✦Passport copies (valid ≥12 months)
- ✦Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled if applicable)
- ✦Proof of address (recent utility bill or bank statement)
Financial & Source of Funds
- ✦Bank statements (6–12 months)
- ✦Proof of sale proceeds or business income (if applicable)
- ✦Banker’s reference letter or financial institution confirmation
- ✦Documentation tracing the source of funds for the real estate purchase
Real Estate
- ✦Reservation form and escrow letter
- ✦Executed purchase agreement or contract
- ✦CIU-approved project confirmation
- ✦Proof of funds for purchase monies
Compliance
- ✦Police clearance certificates (from country of birth, citizenship, and residence for last 10 years)
- ✦Medical certificate & basic lab reports
- ✦CV/Resume for adult applicants
Notes
- ✦Contact us for a full, program-specific checklist to ensure all documentation is prepared according to CIU requirements.
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
Fees and dependant definitions on this page follow the Statutory Rules and Orders in force — SRO 43 of 2024 and SRO 1 of 2026 — which take precedence over older published summaries.
A mandatory interview applies to every main applicant, introduced by SRO 26 of 2023. Dependants aged 16 and over may be interviewed if deemed necessary.
New obligation after grant: citizens by investment must enrol in the National Biometric Enrolment and Passport Modernisation Programme, effective 14 April 2026, with a deadline of 31 July 2027. This is a continuing duty, not a one-off at application.
Indian citizenship ends automatically on acquiring citizenship of St Kitts & Nevis.
Compliance
Sustainable Island State Contribution: USD 250,000. St Kitts reached this level in July 2023, a year ahead of the regional floor.
Approved developer real estate: USD 325,000. Private real estate: USD 325,000 for a condominium or USD 600,000 for a single-family house. These were reduced from USD 400,000 and USD 800,000 by SRO 43 of 2024 on 25 October 2024 — the opposite direction to the rest of the region.
Real estate holding period: seven years, the longest of the five.
Public Benefit Option: USD 250,000, from which the USD 25,000 application fee is deducted.
Application fees under SRO 1 of 2026: USD 25,000, plus USD 25,000 per additional dependant under 18, USD 50,000 per additional dependant aged 18 or over, USD 30,000 to add a dependant after approval in principle, and USD 7,500 for a child under three born after the certificate of registration.
Dependent children are defined as aged 18 to 29, unmarried and substantially supported, with no study requirement — redefined by SRO 1 of 2026 on 16 January 2026. Dependent parents from age 55, reduced from 65 by SRO 43 of 2024.
Processing: the Unit’s 2024 brochure states 120 to 180 days from acknowledgment to a decision.
No residency or visit requirement after grant.
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