Saint Kitts and Nevis offers Citizenship by Investment, The citizenship program was established in 1984. The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has a long-running Citizenship by Investment program attracting foreigners, who make substantial contributions to the development of the country. Investors along with any family members can directly qualify for citizenship through investment, either by making a donation or investment in a real estate purchase.
There are four ways in which an applicant can apply for citizenship under St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program.
OPCIÓN DE INVERSIÓN
Under a limited-time offer (LTO) available for six months from January 2023 to 30 June 2023, the following non-refundable contributions apply.
Main applicant – USD 125,000
Main applicant and a spouse – USD 150,000
Main applicant, a spouse, and two dependants – USD 170,000
For each additional dependent under 18 years old – USD 10,000
For each additional dependent over 18 years old – USD 25,000
Application submitted under the LTO will qualify for the Accelerated Application Process, with a shortened processing time from 90 days to 60 days, at no additional cost.
From 1 July 2023, the non-refundable contribution requirement will revert to USD 150,000 for a single applicant, USD 175,000 for a main applicant and a spouse, USD 195,000 for a main applicant, a spouse, and two dependants, USD 10,000 for each additional dependent under 18 years old, and USD 25,000 for each additional dependent over 18 years old.
2. Public Good Investment Option
A non-refundable contribution of USD 175,000.
3. Real Estate Acquisition
The purchase of real estate with a minimum value of USD 200,000 from an approved real estate development, or a minimum of USD 400,000 for an approved private home. The real estate purchased under both options can be resold after seven years.
4. Opción de inversión alternativa
Under this new option, an applicant can place an investment in the escrow account of an approved infrastructural project or other approved development project.
Para ser aprobado para su uso en una aplicación, el proyecto debe:
El costo de la inversión variará según el proyecto sea, eventualmente, propiedad del Estado (US$175.000) o de una entidad privada (US$200.000).
Si finalmente es propiedad del estado, se aplican tarifas gubernamentales de la siguiente manera:
Solicitante principal – USD 35,000
Cónyuge – USD 20,000
Hermano – USD 40,000
Por cada dependiente adicional (que no sea el cónyuge o un hermano): USD 10 000
Si finalmente es propiedad de una entidad privada, se aplican tarifas gubernamentales de la siguiente manera:
Familia de hasta cuatro – USD 50,000
Hermano – USD 40,000
Per each additional dependent other than a spouse (to be included in the family of four) or a sibling – USD 10,000
Procesamiento acelerado de solicitudes
The Accelerated Application Process (AAP) approved by the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis in October 2016 allows applications with the Citizenship by Investment Program to be accelerated to a 60-day processing period. The applications are mostly completed within 45 days. An interested person applying to utilize the AAP will still be required to meet all mandatory criteria and submit the necessary supporting documents to apply for citizenship by investment.
Applications will be given accelerated treatment from the Citizenship by Investment Unit, Due Diligence Providers, and St. Kitts and Nevis Passport Office. As a bonus, this process also includes the application and processing of St. Kitts and Nevis passports.
Tarifas del proceso AAP
Debida diligencia
Los requisitos del programa son bastante simples, que incluyen:
Principales requisitos del solicitante
Familiares elegibles que se pueden incluir en una solicitud
Paso 1: Preparar Documentos – Los asesores de ciudadanía experimentados recopilan y verifican todos los documentos para verificar su cumplimiento y garantizar que se cumplan todos los requisitos.
Paso 2: envíe su solicitud – Una vez que se hayan recopilado todos sus documentos originales, los especialistas en ciudadanía revisarán su archivo y lo prepararán para su presentación. El archivo completo se enviará al Gobierno de St. Kitts y Nevis a través de un agente local autorizado, según lo exige la ley.
Step 3: Processing of Application – The Government vets each application through a due diligence background check, during which time submitted information is examined and verified. There is currently no interview requirement.
Paso 4: Reciba su Pre-Aprobación – Una vez que el Gobierno revise la solicitud y se tome la decisión, se le enviará una carta al solicitante notificándole la decisión. Esta carta le será enviada.
Paso 5: Complete su inversión – Una vez aprobada su solicitud, se le pedirá que complete su inversión (aporte no reembolsable o precio de compra de la propiedad).
Paso 6: Adquirir el pasaporte de San Cristóbal y Nieves – Upon completion of the investment your citizenship certificate will be issued and your passport application will be submitted on your behalf. No visit to St. Kitts and Nevis is required, your passport will be couriered to your preferred address.
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