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Saint Kitts and Nevis · Citizenship by Investment · processing 120-180 days
Purchase of a unit in an Approved Development or Approved Private Real Estate. Current CIU pages publish minimums of US$325,000 for developer units and private condominium units or shares, and US$600,000 for approved private homes. A seven-year holding period applies.
| Type | Tier | Min amount | USD equivalent | Hold | Returnable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate Private Real Estate option; resale and resale to another CBI purchaser are restricted. | Private approved condominium unit or share | USD 325,000 | $325,000 | 7 yr | Yes |
| Real estate Purchase a designated unit in an Approved Development; resaleable after seven years. | Developer’s approved development | USD 325,000 | $325,000 | 7 yr | Yes |
| Real estate Private Real Estate option; resale and resale to another CBI purchaser are restricted. | Private dwelling | USD 600,000 | $600,000 | 7 yr | Yes |
The current CIU pages publish thresholds of US$325,000 for each main applicant in an Approved Development, US$325,000 for a private condominium unit or share, and US$600,000 for an approved private home. Post-approval application fees are US$25,000 for the main applicant, US$15,000 for a spouse, US$10,000 per dependant under 18, and US$15,000 per dependant aged 18 or over; processing is US$250 per applicant and due diligence is US$10,000 for the main applicant and US$7,500 per spouse/dependant aged 16+. All main applicants must interview; dependants aged 16+ may be required to interview. No residence or visit is required. Real estate is held seven years, and cannot be resold to a subsequent CBI applicant unless the Cabinet accepts substantial further investment.
Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source
updated pathway and application URLs, verification date, spouse eligibility and banned nationalities from current CIU guidance; corrected post-approval government fee from US$35,000 to US$25,000, split developer and private property tiers, and updated passport rank and score to Henley 2026 (https://ciu.gov.kn/real-estate-investment/) Source
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