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St Kitts and Nevis CBI - Approved Real Estate
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For people who would rather own an asset than make a donation: you buy into a government-approved property development in St Kitts and Nevis and, in return, you and your family can apply for citizenship.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official CIU page; accelerated processing has historically been available for a higher fee.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - a qualifying property purchase plus government and due-diligence fees apply. The shared CARICOM US$200,000 floor applies. Confirm current minimum values and fees on the official CIU page.
- Typical duration
- Full citizenship for life; the qualifying property must be held for a minimum period (historically several years) before it can be resold under the programme.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
In short
As of 10 July 2026, the St Kitts and Nevis CBI - Approved Real Estate for Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is an unsponsored St Kitts & Nevis immigration route. Sources: official Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis government pages, reviewed 10 July 2026.
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What is the St Kitts and Nevis CBI - Approved Real Estate in Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
St Kitts and Nevis CBI - Approved Real Estate is an unsponsored St Kitts & Nevis route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - a qualifying property purchase plus government and due-diligence fees apply. The shared CARICOM US$200,000 floor applies. Confirm current minimum values and fees on the official CIU page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official CIU page; accelerated processing has historically been available for a higher fee; typical duration is Full citizenship for life; the qualifying property must be held for a minimum period (historically several years) before it can be resold under the programme. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Government of St Kitts and Nevis on 1 June 2026.
Overview
The real-estate option of the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme lets you qualify for citizenship by investing in property in a government-approved development, such as a resort, villa or hotel project. Both shared (fractional) and full-ownership routes have been offered, each with its own minimum value and a mandatory holding period before resale. Government and due-diligence fees apply on top of the property price. Because it is an asset rather than a donation, the property can potentially be resold after the holding period, though resale is not guaranteed. Minimums, holding periods and approved projects are set by the government and change - confirm the current details on the official CIU page.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓You invest at or above the minimum value in a government-approved real-estate development.Government of St Kitts and Nevis ↗
- ✓You commit to holding the property for the minimum period set by the programme before any resale.Government of St Kitts and Nevis ↗
- ✓You pass the programme's due-diligence and background checks.Government of St Kitts and Nevis ↗
- ✓You can evidence the lawful source of the investment funds.Government of St Kitts and Nevis ↗
Common blockers
- !Investing in a project that is not on the government-approved list.Government of St Kitts and Nevis ↗
- !Planning to resell before the mandatory holding period ends.Government of St Kitts and Nevis ↗
- !An adverse due-diligence finding or unverifiable source of funds.Government of St Kitts and Nevis ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Purchase or sale-and-purchase agreement for the approved property.Government of St Kitts and Nevis ↗
- ·Valid passports and birth certificates for all applicants.Government of St Kitts and Nevis ↗
- ·Police clearance certificates for the main applicant and adult dependants.Government of St Kitts and Nevis ↗
- ·Proof of the lawful source of the investment funds.Government of St Kitts and Nevis ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
On the official CIU page, confirm the real-estate option and the current minimum value, then choose a government-approved project.
Build the evidence pack
Assemble the property agreement, passports, police clearances and proof of lawful funds for the whole family.
Submit through the official channel
File the application through an authorised agent with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
After approval
Complete the property purchase as instructed, then collect your certificate of registration and apply for your passport.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official St Kitts and Nevis CBI - Approved Real Estate route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for St Kitts and Nevis CBI - Approved Real Estate.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I sell the property later and keep my citizenship?+
Citizenship is granted for life, so a later, compliant resale does not remove it. But the property must be held for the programme's minimum period first, and resale terms are set by the government. Good to know: the resale market depends on demand and is not guaranteed - confirm the holding period and conditions on the official CIU page.
Is buying property cheaper than the contribution route?+
It depends on the project, family size and fees, and the figures change frequently. We do not state current amounts here. Compare the contribution and real-estate options side by side using the current numbers on the official CIU page before deciding.
Can I buy any property in St Kitts and Nevis to qualify for citizenship by investment?+
No. You must invest at or above the minimum value in a property that is on the government-approved development list; investing in a project that is not approved is a common reason applications fail. Confirm the approved projects and current minimum value on the official CIU page.
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Primary source: Government of St Kitts and Nevis
Last checked: 1 June 2026