To apply for Citizenship Program St Kitts and Nevis applicants must be at least 18 years of age, be of a good character with no criminal record, and have good health. An applicant may apply together with his or her spouse and dependent children, and, in some cases, dependant elderly parents or grandparents.

The process of applying for citizenship in St Kitts and Nevis is rigorous and requires diligent preparation in order to gather all the information needed. Application timelines can vary and be difficult to predict, although they usually depend on how easily an applicant can access the required documentation, as well as the complexity of the application as a whole.

PROCEDURE PROCESS

The steps are mainly simple, particularly after signing service agreement, we will proceed as follows:
Step A
– We will start pre-screening procedure to determine your eligibility.
Step B
– Once pre-screening is done, you will have assigned a Client Service Manager who will guide you through selecting process for the most appropriate and in your benefit investment option.
Step C
– The designated Client Service Manager will collect all needed documents and submit the application to the Government.
Step D
– Once your application is approved, you will have to submit the payment for all fees and amounts.

After all the above steps, we will collect the Citizenship Certificate and passport and deliver it to you in the most secure way.

The process may be simplified into the following steps:

• Application preparation and pre-approval by GCI – Global Citizenship Investment
• Submission of the application to the Government of St Kitts and Nevis
• Government processing of the application and due diligence checks, taking taking between 4 and 6 months for completion.
• Approval in principle.
• Investment in real estate or donation to the SIDF.
• Citizenship certificate issued.
• Passport application and issuance.

The documentation that you require is as follows:

• Application for registration as a Citizen (Form C1)
• Photograph and Signature Certificate (Form C2)
• Medical Certificate (Form C3) including original results of HIV Test (HIV test is required for all persons applying for citizenship including children over 5 years).
• Note: HIV test results must not be older than 3 months.
• Original excerpt of full birth record or Certified copy of birth certificate (i.e. a birth document that also includes your parent’s details, or a household register, family book etc.)
• Certified copy of proof of name change (Deed Polls or jurisdictional equivalent, if applicable)
• Certified copy of current national identity card(s) (children under the age of 16 are exempted)
• Certified copy of current passport(s) showing name, photo citizenship/nationality, date and place of issue, expiry date, passport number and issuing country.
• HIV Test Results must be no older than 3 months (children under the age of 12 are exempted)
• Police Certificate “certificate of no criminal record” or “police clearance certificate” from country of citizenship and any country where you have lived for more than 1 year over the past 10 years ( children under the age of 16 are exempted)
• Six (6) photographs approximately 35 x 45mm in size, taken within the past six (6) months (N.B. one of the photographs must be certified and attached to the C2 form)

Other supporting documents required from the main applicant:

• C4 application Form (SIDF Option)
• Completed Purchase and Sales Agreement (Approved Real Estate Option)
• At least 1 original professional reference (e.g. from an attorney, notary public, charted accountant or other professional of similar standing) not older than 6 months.
• Bank Statements for a 12 month period from the date of submission of application.
• At least 1 original bank reference letter issued by an internationally recognized bank, not older than 6 months.
• Certified copy of Military Records or exemption from military service (if applicable)
• 1 original document of evidence of residential address (e.g. certified copy of a recent utility bill or bank statement showing full name and address, or written confirmation from a bank, attorney, chartered accountant or notary public).
• Employment Letter(s) stating the start of employment, position held and salary earned
• Certified copy of Business License or Incorporation documents
• 1 Original excerpt of marriage record or certified copy of marriage certificate(s) if applicable (i.e. if married persons apply together).
• Certified copy of divorce documents (if applicable).
• Statement and evidence of source of fund to be invested in St Kitts & Nevis
• Affidavit of Financial Support for applicant’s between the ages of 18 -30
• Certified copy of University Degrees (if applicable)
• Limited Power of Attorney

Furthermore our consultants will guide you through the whole submitting process for the Citizenship Program St Kitts & Nevis.