
You qualify by making a non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution fund, starting from around USD 250,000 for a single applicant, and passing enhanced due diligence.
Saint Kitts and Nevis runs the world's oldest Citizenship by Investment programme, and its simplest route is a non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) fund. This starts from roughly USD 250,000 for a single applicant and scales with family size, with due-diligence and processing fees on top.
The programme suits investors and families who want a respected second citizenship with strong visa-free travel and no obligation to live in or even visit the country. Every applicant must clear enhanced due-diligence and source-of-funds checks, and applications are filed through an authorised agent rather than directly.
Alongside the SISC, applicants can choose approved real estate or a public-benefit investment. The passport typically offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to many destinations, often including the Schengen Area and the UK, though such arrangements can change. Figures are revised over time, so confirm current minimums with the CIU, and ACME can help you choose the right route.
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