Changes to St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Pricing (July 2024) 

St Kitts & Nevis along with four other Caribbean countries offering citizenship by investment signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a minimum price floor for citizenship by investment. Following the signing of the memorandum of understanding, many Caribbean CBI countries have implemented changes to their programs. 

St Kitts & Nevis was the first country to drastically increase prices and has later since reduced the cost for citizenship. The new pricing model (new thresholds and post-approval fees) were first highlighted by Mr.Martin the CEO of the St.Kitts & Nevis CIU a few weeks ago with the release of the new regulations. 

Sustainable Island State Contribution (Donation option) 

The new thresholds under the Sustainable Island State Contribution are as follows: 

• US$250,000 for a single applicant or family of 4 
• US$25,000 – each additional dependant under 18 years of age
• US$50,000 – each additional dependant aged 18 years of age or over

Developer’s Real Estate option 

Developer’s Real Estate lnvestment  minimum investment in an Approved Development remains at US$400,000 (resaleable after 7 years).

Private Real Estate lnvestment

• US$400,000 – in a condominium unit or share in a real estate development (resalable after 7 years).
• US$800,000 – in a single-family private dwelling home (resalable after 7 years).

Public Benefit Option 

US$250,000  minimum investment in a unit of an Approved Public Benefit Project 

Post-Approval CBI Application Fees for the following options: Developers Real Estate, Private Real Estate and Public Benefit lnvestment

For all CBI applications submitted under the Developers Real Estate, Private Real Estate and Public Benefit lnvestment the following post-approval fees are applicable 

o US$25,000 – main applicant (*this does not apply under the Public Benefit option) 

o US$15,000 – spouse of the main applicant

o US$10,000 – each dependant under 18

o US$15,000 – each dependant aged 18 years or older

Government Due Diligence Fees have not changed and remain as follows: 

Due Diligence Fees

. US$10,000 – main applicant

. US$7,500 – spouse and each dependant 16 years of age or older 

Application Processing Fee

. US$250 per applicant

Additional fees apply. For a complete cost breakdown please contact: jennifer@jhmarlin.com