How much St Kitts and Nevis citizenship costs in 2026

7 min read · Published 6 October 2026

The $250,000 contribution covers a family of up to four, but due diligence for every adult comes on top. The programme is closed to Russian and Belarusian nationals.

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Key point	2026 figures
Minimum contribution	$250,000 for a family of up to 4
Due diligence	$10,000 for the applicant, $7,500 for each person aged 16+
Property instead	from $325,000, held 7 years
Timeline	3-6 months
Interview	required, can be online
Russian and Belarusian nationals	programme closed
Dual citizenship	allowed

Amounts checked: 2026-10-06

Saint Kitts and Nevis runs the world's oldest citizenship by investment programme and one of the most expensive in the Caribbean. Applications from Russian and Belarusian nationals are not accepted. Options open to them are Vanuatu citizenship and Turkish citizenship.

For everyone else the passport costs not $250,000 but $250,000 plus due diligence for every adult, documents and surcharges for a larger family. Below is every cost item, family amounts, timelines and what happens if you are refused.

What the cost is made of

Cost item	Amount	Who pays
Fund contribution	from $250,000	main applicant
Main applicant due diligence	$10,000	once per application
Adult family member due diligence	$7,500	each adult except the main applicant
Share in an approved real estate project instead of the contribution	from $325,000, held 7 years	main applicant
Private home instead of the contribution	from $600,000, held 7 years	main applicant
Surcharge for the fifth and further family members	$25,000 under 18, $50,000 aged 18+	each person beyond four
Medical certificates, apostilles and translations	from $300	each family member

Due diligence is paid at filing, and the contribution only after approval in principle. Buying property adds transaction taxes and fees.

Applications go only through a licensed agent; the government citizenship unit does not accept them directly.

The contribution is $250,000, but you pay it only after approval

The biggest losses in the St Kitts programme come not from the contribution but from due diligence fees on refusal: $10,000 for the applicant and $7,500 for each adult are not refunded. Refusals come from unproven source of funds, a concealed visa refusal or citizenship of a restricted country. Murblz checks eligibility before filing, prepares source-of-funds documents and prepares you for the interview.

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How much Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship costs per family member

The $250,000 contribution covers a family of up to four. A fifth and each further member adds $25,000 under 18 or $50,000 at 18 or over, and due diligence is paid for everyone aged 16 or over.

Who	Fund contribution	Due diligence
Main applicant	$250,000	$10,000
Spouse	included	$7,500
Child aged 16 or over (up to 30 in full-time study)	included	$7,500
Child under 16	included	none
Parent of the applicant or spouse aged 55 or over	included	$7,500
Fifth and further family members under 18	$25,000	-
Fifth and further family members aged 18 or over	$50,000	-

We will calculate online the full cost for your family: the contribution, fees for each member and due diligence.

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How much it costs for a family of 2, 3 and 4

Family	Minimum
Two adults	from $267,500
Two adults and a child	from $267,500
Two adults and two children	from $267,500

The $250,000 contribution covers the main applicant, spouse, children and parents aged 55+, up to four people in total. Due diligence is paid for each family member aged 16 or over, not for younger children.

What the cost does not include

medical certificates and tests;
apostilles, translations and police certificates;
taxes and fees on a property purchase if you take that route;
the surcharge for the fifth and further family members;
flights if you choose to attend the interview in person.

Timeline by step

Step	Time
Pre-check: eligibility and source of funds	1-2 weeks
Filing through a licensed agent and paying due diligence	2-4 weeks
Due diligence and interview	2-4 months
Approval in principle and payment of the contribution	after the checks
Certificate of citizenship and passport	2-4 weeks

The whole path usually takes 3-6 months. Since 2024 all Caribbean programmes hold interviews, so preparation starts early.

Is money refunded if you are refused

The contribution is paid only after approval in principle, so you do not lose it if refused at the checks. Due diligence fees are not refunded.

Property stays yours on refusal, but for the programme it must be held for 7 years. Selling earlier forfeits eligibility, and due diligence is paid again if you reapply.

Comparison with neighbouring programmes

Country	Route	Minimum for one	Time	Dual citizenship
Dominica	Fund contribution or real estate	from $210,000	3-6 months	allowed
Antigua and Barbuda	Government fund contribution	from $248,800	3-6 months	allowed
Vanuatu	Government fund contribution under the DSP	from $135,000	Usually 1-3 months	allowed

Dominica and Antigua are cheaper, and timelines are similar across Caribbean programmes. For Russian and Belarusian nationals the Caribbean programmes are closed; the open alternative with a similar timeline is Vanuatu.

Options for Russian and Belarusian nationals

Caribbean programmes, St Kitts included, do not accept applications from Russian and Belarusian nationals. A second passport through investment is open to them in Vanuatu, with no visit and within a few months, and in Turkey through buying property.

If you already hold another citizenship and live outside Russia, eligibility is checked against all your passports and your country of residence before filing.

Documents and where to get them

passports, birth and marriage certificates with an apostille;
police certificates from your country of citizenship and every country where you lived over 6 months;
medical certificate and tests;
proof of source of funds: statements, asset sale contracts, tax returns;
a bank reference;
photos and forms.

Source-of-funds documents are the most labour-intensive part of the file: they go back several years.

Why applications are refused

citizenship or permanent residence in a restricted country;
source of funds not proven;
a criminal record, investigation or sanctions;
a concealed visa refusal by a country with visa-free access for St Kitts;
contradictions in forms or at the interview.

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FAQ

How much does St Kitts and Nevis citizenship cost in 2026?

The minimum is a $250,000 contribution for a family of up to four. Due diligence comes on top: $10,000 for the applicant and $7,500 for each family member aged 16 or over.

Can Russian citizens get St Kitts citizenship?

No, the programme is closed to Russian and Belarusian nationals. Open alternatives are Vanuatu and Turkey.

Can I get St Kitts citizenship through real estate?

Yes, instead of the contribution you can buy a share in an approved project from $325,000 or a private home from $600,000 and hold it for 7 years.

How much does St Kitts citizenship cost for a family of four?

$250,000 for everyone plus due diligence: $10,000 for the applicant and $7,500 for each family member aged 16 or over.

Is money refunded if I am refused?

The contribution is paid only after approval in principle, so it is not lost. Due diligence fees are not refunded.

Is there an interview?

Yes, since 2024 Caribbean programmes interview applicants, including online.

Do I need to live in St Kitts?

No, you do not need to live there. There is no personal income tax, but citizenship alone does not make you tax resident.

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