Investment property: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis is the birthplace of citizenship by investment: its program has run since 1984 and remains one of the most recognized in the world.
Real estate here is first and foremost a route to the passport: buying a unit or share in a government-approved project from 400,000 US dollars qualifies the whole family for citizenship, subject to a mandatory holding period before resale. The market itself is small and resort-driven - hotel-branded villas and apartments built around tourism. For an ordinary purchase outside the program a foreigner needs an Alien Landholding Licence; citizenship program participants are exempt.
Approved projects vary widely in quality, construction stage and resale prospects, so we start with an honest comparison of the options, including the alternative of a non-refundable contribution to the state fund. We then vet the developer and contract terms, manage the transaction and run the citizenship application in parallel: from document preparation and due diligence through to passport issuance.
Foreign buyer costs in St Kitts and Nevis
| Route | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Ordinary purchase | the alien landholding licence costs 10% of the property value |
| Property under the citizenship program | from $325,000 in approved projects: apartments and hotel shares; can be sold after 7 years; no landholding licence needed |
The landholding licence is granted by the government after checking the buyer, so the deal takes longer than for a citizen. Citizenship program properties must be on the approved project list: buying in an unapproved project gives no right to citizenship.
We will calculate online the full purchase cost for your budget: taxes, fees and transaction costs.
How the deal works
- Property checks: title, plot, building permits.
- For the citizenship program, confirming the project is approved and filing the application with the purchase.
- For an ordinary purchase, the alien licence application and fee.
- The transfer deed with a lawyer and title registration.
More on the country on our St Kitts and Nevis page.
Taxes and the second route to citizenship
St Kitts and Nevis has no personal income tax. Besides buying property from $325,000, the citizenship program offers a non-refundable contribution to the sustainable growth fund from $250,000; property suits those who want their money back after 7 years or rental income.
What we do
- We confirm the project is on the program's approved list.
- We compare buying and contributing by total cost for the family.
- We support the deal, the landholding licence or the citizenship application.
- We plan the sale of the property after 7 years of ownership.
What we do
- Property shortlist for your investment goal
- Legal due diligence on the property
- End-to-end transaction support
- Ownership structuring (company, trust)
- Property management and letting
See also
Business account · Personal account · All country programs
FAQ
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Which property in Saint Kitts and Nevis suits you?
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