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St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment 2026: The Oldest Programme, Still Visa-Free to UK and Schengen
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Fergus Wu, Co-founder & Chief Immigration Consultant
Summary
St Kitts & Nevis is the world’s oldest CBI programme. From a USD 250,000 donation it remains visa-free to the UK (with ETA) and Schengen. We compare it with other Caribbean options.
Short answer:St Kitts & Nevis has operated since 1984 — the world’s oldest CBI programme. From a USD 250,000 donation it remains visa-free to the UK (with ETA) and Schengen.
Versus other Caribbean programmes
Antigua and Grenada are also visa-free to the UK and Schengen.
Dominica is visa-free to Schengen but needs a UK visa.
St Lucia has required a UK visa since March 2026.
St Kitts has the longest track record and relatively stable policy.
