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Investing money in a second citizenship is one of the best strategies in the modern world where the pace of life is getting faster and faster. One of the top destinations is Caribbean countries, including a little island state of St. Kitts and Nevis located on two Caribbean islands of same names. What are the opportunities this country has to offer?
If you are an investor looking for visa-free travels around the world, St. Kitts and Nevis passport would be an ideal solution. It is a high-security biometric document that will help you go through border controls stress-free. The countries where you can go without a visa include EU states and the United Kingdom.
St. Kitts and Nevis government was one of the first to have launched their Citizenship byInvestment program back in 1984. It attracts foreign businessmen that are granted citizenship (together with their family members) in return for their investments in a national growth fund or purchase of real estate on the islands.
In this article, we will try to answer most popular questions about applying for St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment and obtaining a second passport.
The cost of St. Kitts citizenship is a unique selling point for investors. In 2012, the government reduced the required investment amount and new investors were flocking in. There are two ways of applying for a second passport: non-refundable contribution and refundable investment.
The money raised through this fund is spent on environment protection, education and culture, healthcare, tourism, infrastructure and alternative energy production, as well as to support local businesses. This is a one-off contribution that cannot be returned once you get your St. Kitts and Nevis passport.
Required investment:
Important!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Kitts and Nevis government decided to take drastic measures and reduce the amount of qualifying donation to the national fund under the St. Kitts citizenship by investment program. A limited offer is valid until 31 December 2020: a family of up to 4 people can apply for St. Kitts passport by investing $150,000 instead of $195,000.
Please be aware that additional taxes and charges will apply in both cases. The amount of due diligence fees, taxes and duties will depend on the number and age of applicants under the St. Kitts citizenship program.
Money must be invested only in government approved projects and developers. This way you are guaranteed that your investment is insured by the government running thorough checks on all developers. There is no risk to lose the invested money.
As a bonus, investment in real estate is cheaper for big families than non-refundable contribution to a national fund.
St. Kitts citizenship by investment program has been functioning without failures. As we have already mentioned, the government realises that the global economic situation is difficult because of the pandemic and they have announced a limited offer valid from 01 July to 31 December 2020:
In summary, you will get worldwide mobility and visa-free or visa-on-arrival regime with over 140 countries and territories. St. Kitts passport is ideal for travelling to Europe, including the UK, Russia, all Schengen states, Caribbean countries, and Asia, including Singapore and Hong Kong. St. Kitts authorities have committed to increasing the number of visa-free countries and have recently signed a visa waiver agreement with Mexico, Georgia and Albania.
To obtain St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship as your second citizenship, you as a main applicant must meet the following criteria:
You and your family will be given citizenship for life (provided you do not breach any laws) and a biometric passport is valid for 10 years for adults or 5 years for children under 16. St. Kitts passport is subject to extension.
No. Applicants under the St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program are not required to give an oath.
No, your personal presence will not be required at any stage of the citizenship application and you will not be asked to live there. Passport application is processed for the whole family (main applicant, a spouse, children up to 30 years of age and parents/grandparents over 55) remotely. You will get your passport either from your immigration lawyer or by post. Please bear in mind that it takes around 4 months to process your application. It would not normally exceed 6 months from investment until you become St. Kitts and Nevis citizen.
Foreign nationals that get St. Kitts passport do not pay income tax if they are resident in the country. Taxation system is very favourable and transparent. With a one-off fixed investment, a St. Kitts resident does not pay tax on worldwide income, dividends, inheritance and other taxes. It is a great tool to diversify financial risks and run a successful international business. St. Kitts and Nevis trust legislation is considered one of the best in the world.
The fact that you have obtained a St. Kitts passport will be kept confidential and no information about your second citizenship will be given to third parties.
Like other Caribbean countries that offer second passport through investment, St, Kitts and Nevis ensures 100% legitimacy of your second nationality. You will not be asked to renounce your first citizenship. St. Kitts government understands that not all countries allow dual citizenship; therefore, they do not disclose any information about St. Kitts passports given to foreign investors.
Yes. As a St. Kitts national you are entitled to apply for a long-term visa to Canada and USA.
St. Kitts and Nevis passport is a valuable investment and a prestigious one. Besides, it is one of the most affordable second citizenship programs in the world.
Our expert lawyers at Imperial & Legal have been helping clients in obtaining Caribbean citizenship by investment, in particular St. Kitts passport. We are practicing a comprehensive approach in all matters related to getting a second passport, from preparing documents and paperwork to shortlisting properties and finding personalised solutions. If you are interested in the St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program, book a consultation with our immigration lawyers and learn more about how to get the ball rolling.
We will work with you to find a customised solution for your immigration, second citizenship, business, tax and other needs.
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