Saint Kitts and Nevis offers a government-contribution route through the Sustainable Island State Contribution, commonly abbreviated as SISC.
The contribution supports areas such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, food security, renewable energy and economic diversification.
Minimum contribution
- USD 250,000 for a principal applicant
- USD 250,000 for a family of up to four members
- Additional contributions apply for dependants beyond the first four.
The exact additional amount depends on the dependant’s age and relationship to the principal applicant.
The official Citizenship by Investment Unit confirms the USD 250,000 minimum for a principal applicant or family of up to four. Saint Kitts and Nevis SISC
Eligible family members
The application may potentially include:
- Spouse
- Eligible children
- Eligible parents
- Other qualifying dependants permitted under the current regulations
Dependency, education, age and financial-support conditions apply.
Main requirements
Applicants must generally:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Make the qualifying contribution
- Provide complete source-of-funds and source-of-wealth evidence
- Pass enhanced due diligence
- Complete a mandatory interview
- Provide accurate personal, financial and family records
- Have no disqualifying criminal, sanctions or security history
Residence requirement
The programme does not generally impose a mandatory pre-application residence period.
Applicants should confirm whether any oath, interview, biometric or post-approval formality requires their participation.
Important considerations
- Applications must be submitted through an authorised agent.
- Unofficial discounts or rebates should not be accepted.
- The contribution must be paid through the approved process.
- Citizenship is granted only after government approval and completion of all financial conditions.