St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship eligibility – do you qualify?

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme welcomes individuals and families who meet specific eligibility criteria. Discover the requirements for main applicants, dependants, and exclusions to ensure a seamless application process.

Who qualifies as a main applicant?

To apply for citizenship under the St. Kitts and Nevis CBI Programme, a main applicant must:

Be at least 18 years old
Make or agree to make a legally prescribed investment or contribution under one of the CBI options
Meet all CBI application requirements, including due diligence checks and financial criteria

Not Eligible

A person will not qualify for St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by Investment if they:

Have been denied citizenship of any country
Have been denied a visa to any country to which citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis have visa-free travel, and has not subsequently obtained a visa to the country that issued the denial;
Have a criminal record;
Are the subject of a criminal investigation;
Have been declared bankrupt within ten years of his or her application; or
Are involved in any activity likely to cause disrepute to St. Kitts and Nevis.

Who can be included in your application?

A main applicant may include the following family members as dependants in their application:

The spouse of the main applicant;
Children aged under 18;
Children aged between 18-25 who who are in full-time attendance at a recognised secondary or tertiary level institution of learning and fully supported by the main applicant;
Children aged 18 or over who are physically or mentally challenged; and
Parents of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant aged 55 or over, living with and fully supported by the main applicant.

Banned nationalities

For reasons of national security and public safety, applications from citizens of the following countries are not accepted:

Afghanistan
Belarus
Iran
Iraq
North Korea
Russia

Need help understanding St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship eligibility?

If you have questions about eligibility requirements or need assistance with your application, reach out to the Citizenship by Investment Unit. Access FAQs, resources, and personalised guidance to start your journey.