Applying for citizenship in a visa-free country opens up opportunities for successful business and travel. A proven program for acquiring a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport allows you to take advantage of the loyalty of the legislation and constitution of this country. To apply for citizenship, it is enough to fill out a simple application form and make a deposit. This amount will become a guarantee for the client and will allow you to get a discount when processing papers. All agreements related to the filing of documents and the purchase of property are carried out remotely.

Requirements for the applicant when applying for citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis

In order to become a citizen of a country, one must invest in its development. In the foreground is the financial side of the issue. Participation in the economic citizenship program involves the purchase of real estate or contributions to local funds. The second option is rather specific. Funds refers to financial institutions with a narrow allocation of funds. At the moment there are two. These are a fund that provides support to those affected by local hurricanes and adverse climatic events, and the Sugar Fund. Both investment options will be irrevocable for the client and will not bring him dividends in the future, except for citizenship.
The contribution to the hurricane relief organization is $175,000 per client or couple. For each next family member, you will have to pay an additional 10 thousand US dollars. Investments in the State Sugar Fund will cost more. A single applicant will have to pay 250 thousand dollars, a married couple - 300 thousand. If you want to request citizenship for the rest of the family, you need to pay 25 thousand dollars for each. There are additional costs when applying. For example, you need to pay the costs of inquiring services about the criminal history of the applicant.
The most common legal way to obtain a St. Kitts and Nevis passport is to buy property in this country. In this case, you will need to confirm your own health and that the funds invested in investments were obtained legally.

Who is eligible for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship?

The only unshakable requirement for obtaining a passport is participation in the economic citizenship program. If there is a financial component, the applicant does not have problems with the approval of documents. The rest of the requirements are standard. A check is being made to ensure that the future citizen does not have a criminal record and other drives related to illegal actions. To this end, the authorities of the country send a request to non-governmental foreign organizations. If at this stage it is confirmed that the applicant is clean, then the citizenship procedure continues.
To participate in the program and apply for citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the applicant fills out an application form. The key point is the question of investment in the country's economy or real estate. The authorities provide an up-to-date list of objects, upon purchase of which citizenship is guaranteed. The program is designed to grant citizenship not only to one applicant, but also to members of his family. In this case, the spouse and other relatives must be immediately indicated in the questionnaire.
The authorities keep the acquisition of a second passport confidential and do not notify the other state of the acquisition of additional citizenship.
The client can receive a discount on services to support the acquisition of citizenship. For this you need to make a deposit. It confirms that the applicant is ready to participate in the investment. In the future, the applicant is given a discount for the same amount. Escort services cost 25 thousand US dollars. The maximum deposit is $5,000.

Prospects after obtaining citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis

The choice of the country has objective reasons. Among them are a flexible taxation system, a mild climate and the ability to combine remote work with year-round recreation. Advantages of permanent residence and possession of documents on citizenship of one of the countries of the Caribbean:

• Possibility of living with the whole family and doing business.
• Social benefits that provide a high level of health care and a decent standard of living.
• The region is characterized by political stability and open visits to visa-free partner countries.
• The program is stable for a long time, so it is not characterized by changing conditions or pitfalls.
• There is no need to pay taxes on all types of world income.
• There is practically no crime in the country. Citizens are protected by law and the high quality of the work of the executive system.
• Transport communication has been established.
• Accelerated consideration of an application for a passport with an official additional payment from the applicant.

The official program enables the applicant not only to single-handedly obtain the citizenship of a new state, but also to bring his next of kin with him. The unique system allows you to move with dependent children under 30, as well as parents over 55. This age limit is the most flexible when compared with other countries. All family members who have passed this program are also provided with a visa-free regime, as well as the applicant himself.

Disadvantages of Citizenship in the Caribbean

As in any process related to paperwork, along with the pluses, there are also minuses. The application is considered by the authorities for quite a long time. The wait can be up to 9 months. Especially for cases that require urgency, it is possible to accelerate the receipt of a passport for an additional official fee. Therefore, urgent review has become a popular and proven service.
Transit from the island to the "mainland" is carried out only through the territory of Great Britain or Canada and the USA. Such an obstacle is not significant, but you should know about it in advance. Requires high investment to move to the country. The financial investment pays off quickly with new ways to do business, no taxes, and opportunities to collaborate remotely with partners around the world.

Operations with real estate purchased for the purpose of obtaining citizenship

Purchasing objects to obtain a passport does not make the client a hostage. He has the right to sell this property 5 or 7 years after the purchase. At the same time, the status and all the benefits associated with it are retained by the citizen and his family throughout his life. The time period for permitting the sale depends on the amount the investor has spent on the property.
Buying real estate is a safe and profitable way to invest in the future. The program provides for obtaining citizenship after purchasing a share in the hotel business, apartments, houses, villas or land. The requirements for the duration of ownership and the type of object are in the official registers. Conditions are presented to the threshold of the value of the object. This amount is set by the government of the country. Additional fees and taxes apply.

Sources of income after obtaining citizenship

The owner of real estate in the state of Saint Kitts and Nevis can not only dispose of it for personal purposes, but also rent it out. Hotels and resort complexes are being rebuilt in the country. The climate contributes to the popularity and high price category. Even buying a share of a large object, the client already has a benefit. He does not need to pay property taxes, maintain order or pay utility bills. The price for accommodation and accommodation depends on the season and the quality of the season. By owning a share, you can receive part of the hotel's dividends from renting rooms.
The process of buying a property goes through several stages. At the initial stages, remote selection of real estate is sufficient. By obtaining citizenship through such an investment, the client does not need to purchase a license to own land. When an object is selected, it is required to conclude a reservation agreement so that this property is not offered to other investors. The logical conclusion is the prepayment and the further conclusion of the contract of sale. To participate in the citizenship by investment program, the client needs to wait for the approval of the application. After that, an agreement is concluded with the developer of the selected object and payment is made.

Inheritance of citizenship

The authorities of the country provide for the transfer of the status of a citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis by inheritance. This is possible for already existing children and those who were born after the acquisition of citizenship by parents. The process is legalized and takes place automatically. At the same time, relatives are not required to pay additional contributions. Even after the sale of the object to another investor, citizenship still belongs to the owner and can be inherited.

Benefits of living in the country

Caribbean passport holders are not required to apply for a visa before visiting other countries. Entry to 150 countries of the world is available. It is possible to apply for a tourist visa to visit the United States for a period of 10 years. A citizen is allowed to rest, receive treatment and conduct business.
After obtaining citizenship, the client can register his own company. Transactions with partners abroad are carried out without currency control. In order to protect the commercial company and its owner, the data of such an owner is not entered into the commercial register. Clients are exempt from any type of taxation. Whether it is inheritance, income of individuals or interest on profits received in the country.
The program is designed to accelerate the acquisition of a second citizenship. The unique possibility of paid consideration of the client's dossier allows you not to wait six months, but to get a passport in a short time.