Can Pakistani citizens 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 for Pakistani citizens.

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

Pakistani passport Today: e-visa. Residency changes that.

For Pakistani citizens

What is different for Pakistani citizens.

Pakistan allows dual nationality only with a listed set of countries (21 on the official list, including the UK, US, Canada and Australia).
Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, Dual nationality
Since February 2021, SBP's revised Chapter 20 of the Foreign Exchange Manual lets some categories of resident equity investment abroad proceed without prior SBP approval, while other categories still need it.
State Bank of Pakistan, press release 10 Feb 2021

4 open routes

The routes to living in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Citizenship by Investment: Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)

Open75

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

Open75

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)

Open85

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)

Open81

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 Pakistani citizens 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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