Short answer: St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment can proceed via a Sustainable Island State Contribution and other approved options such as real estate. Single and family donation and government fees follow the current official fee schedule, plus due-diligence fees. The passport is typically visa-free to Schengen; UK travel generally requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) under current rules—do not assume unconditional visa-free landing.
Donation and family structure
| Focus | Detail |
|---|---|
| Principal | Official single-applicant donation threshold |
| Spouse and children | Add-ons by headcount and age |
| Due diligence | Usually charged per adult |
| Timeline | Often months to about a year, subject to diligence and RFEs |
Quotations must be recalculated for real family size and ages from a licensed unit—avoid outdated blog figures.
Visa-free practice
Schengen access is a common reason to choose St Kitts. UK departures need the relevant electronic permission after ETA-style rules. Check Hong Kong, Singapore and other lists before travel. Report lost passports immediately and replace them; confirm remaining validity before trips.
Rough comparison with Dominica and Antigua
Dominica’s single-applicant donation can be lower, with different UK visa treatment; Antigua has its own family packages and UK ETA posture. Compare total cash, visa-free lists, processing stability and diligence intensity—not only the principal’s headline number.
Global Immigrate note
Lock the family roster and ages, obtain a written official fee table and diligence list, then choose donation versus real estate. Real estate needs a hold-and-exit plan; donation is non-refundable. Do not pay large irrecoverable sums before diligence clears.
Diligence and refusal risk
CBI reviews crime, sanctions, source of funds and migration history. Prior refusals or undisclosed cases should be handled truthfully on forms. Whether a refused donation is refundable depends on contract and stage—later-stage sums are often non-refundable. Use licensed agents and keep written records.
Information current as of October 2026.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. See St Kitts CBI.