Can foreign buyers get residency in Saint Kitts and Nevis by buying property?

Yes. Citizenship by Investment: Developer's Real Estate Investment (approved development): from US$325,000 (about $325k). $325,000 per main applicant in an Approved Development or condominium, resaleable after 7 years. Due diligence $10,000 + $7,500 per dependant 16+; post-approval fees $25,000 main applicant, $15,000 spouse, $10,000 per dependant under 18, $15,000 per dependant 18+ Citizenship by Investment: Private Real Estate Investment (approved single-family home): from US$600,000 (about $600k). $600,000 for an Approved Private Real Estate single-family home; cannot be resold for 7 years. Same due diligence and post-approval fees as the development option

How long does it take?

Citizenship by Investment: Developer's Real Estate Investment (approved development): 3-6 months. The permit runs None: the route grants citizenship.

Does it lead to citizenship?

The route grants citizenship itself: the passport comes with approval.

The Residency Index2027 edition

Saint Kitts and Nevis residency by investment.

From: $325k
Permit in: 3 mo
Passport in: Direct
Index score: 85

4 open routes

The routes to living in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Our verdict. St Kitts and Nevis suits a family that wants a second passport with no residence requirement today: the Citizenship by Investment Unit sets no travel or residence rules. US$325,000 in an approved development, resaleable after seven years, or US$600,000 for an approved single-family home, grants citizenship on approval, with processing of three to six months. There is no personal income tax. The weak point is the fees on top: post-approval fees of US$25,000 for the main applicant and more for each family member, and a residence rule announced in January 2026 that is not yet in force. Compared with Grenada, the real estate entry point is higher.

Citizenship by Investment: Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)

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residency feature announced 8 Jan 2026, not yet in force

Minimum: US$250,000
What counts: $250,000 non-refundable contribution for the main applicant or a family of up to 4; +$25,000 per additional dependant under 18, +$50,000 per dependant 18+. Due diligence $10,000 main applicant, $7,500 per dependant 16+
Processing: 120-180 days from CIU acknowledgement to approval-in-principle decision
Permit: None: the route grants citizenship
Time you must spend there: None at present: the CIU states there are no mandatory travel or residency requirements
Path to a passport: The route grants citizenship itself: the passport comes with approval.
Family: spouse; children under 18; children 18-30 in full-time study and supported; disabled children 18+; parents of applicant or spouse aged 55+ living with and supported by the applicant
Tax: No personal income tax
Not open to: Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Russia

Official source · Second source · checked 2026-10-20

Citizenship by Investment: Public Benefit Option

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residency feature announced 8 Jan 2026, not yet in force

Minimum: US$250,000
What counts: $250,000 for a unit in an Approved Public Benefit Project, main applicant or family of up to 4. Due diligence $10,000 main applicant, $7,500 per dependant 16+
Processing: 120-180 days from CIU acknowledgement to approval-in-principle decision
Permit: None: the route grants citizenship
Time you must spend there: None at present: the CIU states there are no mandatory travel or residency requirements
Path to a passport: The route grants citizenship itself: the passport comes with approval.
Family: spouse; children under 18; children 18-30 in full-time study and supported; disabled children 18+; parents of applicant or spouse aged 55+ living with and supported by the applicant
Tax: No personal income tax
Not open to: Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Russia

Official source · checked 2026-10-20

Citizenship by Investment: Developer's Real Estate Investment (approved development)

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residency feature announced 8 Jan 2026, not yet in force

Minimum: US$325,000
What counts: $325,000 per main applicant in an Approved Development or condominium, resaleable after 7 years. Due diligence $10,000 + $7,500 per dependant 16+; post-approval fees $25,000 main applicant, $15,000 spouse, $10,000 per dependant under 18, $15,000 per dependant 18+
Processing: 3-6 months
Permit: None: the route grants citizenship
Time you must spend there: None at present: the CIU states there are no mandatory travel or residency requirements
Path to a passport: The route grants citizenship itself: the passport comes with approval.
Family: spouse; children under 18; children 18-30 in full-time study and supported; disabled children 18+; parents of applicant or spouse aged 55+ living with and supported by the applicant
Tax: No personal income tax
Not open to: Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Russia

Official source · Second source · checked 2026-10-20

Citizenship by Investment: Private Real Estate Investment (approved single-family home)

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residency feature announced 8 Jan 2026, not yet in force

Minimum: US$600,000
What counts: $600,000 for an Approved Private Real Estate single-family home; cannot be resold for 7 years. Same due diligence and post-approval fees as the development option
Processing: 3-6 months
Permit: None: the route grants citizenship
Time you must spend there: None at present: the CIU states there are no mandatory travel or residency requirements
Path to a passport: The route grants citizenship itself: the passport comes with approval.
Family: spouse; children under 18; children 18-30 in full-time study and supported; disabled children 18+; parents of applicant or spouse aged 55+ living with and supported by the applicant
Tax: No personal income tax
Not open to: Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Russia

Official source · Second source · checked 2026-10-20

Residency rules, thresholds and fees change often, sometimes without notice. Everything here is general information, checked on the date shown, not legal, tax or immigration advice: confirm with the official source and a licensed adviser before you act. Continental sells property; we don’t arrange visas or residency.

Short answers

What people ask.

Can foreign buyers get residency in Saint Kitts and Nevis by buying property?: Yes. Citizenship by Investment: Developer's Real Estate Investment (approved development): from US$325,000 (about $325k). $325,000 per main applicant in an Approved Development or condominium, resaleable after 7 years. Due diligence $10,000 + $7,500 per dependant 16+; post-approval fees $25,000 main applicant, $15,000 spouse, $10,000 per dependant under 18, $15,000 per dependant 18+ Citizenship by Investment: Private Real Estate Investment (approved single-family home): from US$600,000 (about $600k). $600,000 for an Approved Private Real Estate single-family home; cannot be resold for 7 years. Same due diligence and post-approval fees as the development option
How long does it take?: Citizenship by Investment: Developer's Real Estate Investment (approved development): 3-6 months. The permit runs None: the route grants citizenship.
Does it lead to citizenship?: The route grants citizenship itself: the passport comes with approval.

Read it for your passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis residency, passport by passport.

Visa-free stays: Wikipedia, Visa policy of Saint Kitts and Nevis, read 20 October 2026. Since 26 May 2025 all six nationalities need an eTA (US$17, single entry, valid 90 days) before travel; stay lengths are set on arrival. Always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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