Saint Kitts and Nevis•North AmericaCBI-SISC — Citizenship by Investment - Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
At a Glance
4–6 months
USD $342,500
Indefinite
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
Fast-track St Kitts and Nevis citizenship via a US$250,000 non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution fund; no residency required.
The Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) is the headline donation route of St Kitts and Nevis's Citizenship by Investment Programme, administered by the Citizenship by Investment Unit under the 1984 Citizenship Act as unified by 2023 reforms. Proceeds fund national priorities like food security and green energy.
A US$250,000 contribution covers a family of up to four, with US$25,000 per extra minor and US$50,000 per dependant 18+; due diligence is US$10,000 for the main applicant and US$7,500 per dependant 16+. Approval-in-principle issues within 120–180 days. Citizenship is for life with no residency obligation; qualifying dependants include spouse, children under 18 (or to 25 in study), and parents 55+.
This visa is ideal for globally mobile high-net-worth individuals and families seeking a fast-track second passport with no residency obligation and broad visa-free travel.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Main applicant must be at least 18 years old
Make a non-refundable SISC contribution of at least US$250,000 (main applicant or family of up to 4)
Pass CIU due diligence and background checks
Provide a clean criminal record with no current criminal investigation
Have not been denied citizenship of any country, nor a visa to a visa-free country for St Kitts (unless subsequently granted)
Have not declared bankruptcy within the prior 10 years
Demonstrate lawful source of investment funds
Use a CIU-authorised agent — applications cannot be filed directly
Applicant must not be a citizen of a restricted nationality (Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Russia)
KEY CRITERIA
Investment
250,000 USD
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Completed official citizenship application forms
Medical certificate (including HIV test)
Police clearance certificates from country of citizenship and countries of residence for the past ten years
Certified copy of birth certificate
Certified copy of passport data page
Proof of residential address
Bank reference letter
Professional reference letter
Investment proof (following approval in principle)
Passport-sized photographs
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Full citizenship and passport in 120–180 days with no residency requirement
- Single US$250,000 contribution covers a family of up to four
- Citizenship is for life and transferable to future generations
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150+ destinations including Schengen and the UK
- Spouse, children and qualifying parents 55+ can be included on one application
- No language, education, business or interview-in-country requirement for most applicants
- Full right to live, work and study in St Kitts and Nevis as a citizen
Worth Knowing
- Applications must be filed through a CIU-authorised agent; direct filing is not permitted
- Mandatory due diligence: US$10,000 for main applicant and US$7,500 per dependant aged 16+
- Additional dependants beyond 4 add US$25,000 (under 18) or US$50,000 (18+) each
- Interview is mandatory for main applicants and may be required for dependants aged 16+
- Government and passport-issuance fees are charged separately from the SISC contribution
- Citizens of Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Iraq, North Korea or Russia are not accepted
- Criminal record, ongoing criminal investigation, or bankruptcy in the past 10 years
- Prior denial of citizenship, or of a visa to a visa-free country, with no subsequent grant
Application Process
Select an Authorised Agent from the official CIU list (applications cannot be submitted directly)
Complete and submit the application forms and supporting documents through the agent
Undergo CIU review and due diligence checks
Attend an interview (mandatory for main applicants; dependants 16+ if required)
Receive approval-in-principle
Make the SISC contribution and pay all applicable fees
Receive citizenship approval and certificate of naturalisation, then apply for a St Kitts and Nevis passport
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