🏆 OVERVIEW
Country
🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
Program
St Kitts & Nevis CBI — Public Benefit Option
Type
Citizenship by Investment
Status
Active
Processing Time
120-180 days
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Visa-Free Countries
155 destinations
Passport Rank
#23 (Henley Index)
Investment in a government-approved Public Benefit Project (PBO), replacing the former Alternative Investment Option (AIO). Focuses on infrastructure and community development projects benefiting citizens.
💰 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier | Min Amount | USD Equiv. | Hold | Returnable | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | Public Benefit Project | USD 250,000 | $250,000 | — | No | State fees: main applicant $25,000, spouse $15,000, child under 18 $10,000, depe... |
💵 FEES & COSTS
Application Fee
$250
Government Fee
$25,000
Passport Fee
$361
Due Diligence (Main)
$10,000
Due Diligence (Spouse)
$7,500
Due Diligence (Dependent)
$7,500
📋 ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Min Age
18+
Police Clearance
Required
Medical Exam
Required
Interview
Required
Agent Required
Must use authorized agent
Oath
Required
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY
Dependents
Allowed
Spouse
Included
Max Child Age
25 (25 if student)
Parents
Allowed
🛂 PASSPORT & MOBILITY
Passport Rank
#23 (Henley Index)
Visa-Free Access
155 countries
Passport Validity
10 years
EU Citizenship
No
Schengen Access
Yes
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
Agent
Apply from Abroad
Yes
Application Type
Open
Official Website
ciu.gov.kn
Legal Basis
Citizenship Act 1984, as amended
📌 NOTES & CAVEATS
PBO state fees: main applicant $25,000, spouse $15,000, dependent under 18 $10,000, dependent 18+ $15,000. Investment goes into approved Public Benefit Projects.
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