St Kitts and Nevis CBI - Sustainable Island State Contribution

St Kitts and Nevis has not historically imposed a physical-presence or residence requirement for citizenship granted through the contribution route, and the citizenship is for life. Rules can change, so confirm the current position on the official CIU page before you rely on it.

The contribution itself is a non-refundable donation once paid. Due-diligence and processing fees are generally also non-refundable. Good to know: an authorised agent typically holds the contribution until you are approved - confirm exactly how payment timing works on the official CIU page.

You cannot file directly. Citizenship-by-investment applications must be submitted through an authorised agent, who files with the Citizenship by Investment Unit on your behalf. Confirm the current process on the official CIU page.

Yes. A criminal record or an adverse due-diligence finding that fails the background screening, or an inability to show your funds come from a lawful source, are common reasons applications fail. You must hold no criminal record, pass the due-diligence checks, and evidence the lawful source of your funds. Confirm the current requirements on the official CIU page.

Yes. The contribution route is designed for families to be included on a single application, with eligible dependants added to the main applicant's case under the rules in force, and the contribution amount is set by your family-size band. Confirm who counts as an eligible dependant and the current bands on the official CIU page.