Introduction to St. Kitts
Introduction
The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis (or Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis), referred to as St. Kitts, is located in the eastern Caribbean Islands. It has a tropical climate. Although it is located in a remote area, it is one of the best-preserved tourist destinations in the Caribbean thanks to the convenient access of modern transportation.
geography
St. Kitts and Nevis covers an area of about 267 square kilometers and is located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, 2,000 kilometers southeast of Miami, USA. The flight time is about 2 hours and 40 minutes. 200 miles southeast is Puerto Rico, just west of Antigua Island and south of St. Martin Island. The twin islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis are only 2 miles (3 km) apart at their closest point. The climate is mild, with an average annual temperature of 26°C.
Language and Administration
The official language is: English and the head of state is the Queen of England.
transportation
Transportation between the two islands from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom is very convenient. Robert of St. Kitts Bradshaw International Airport, with direct flights to Toronto, Miami, New York, Charlotte, Atlanta, San Juan and London Gatwick, as well as flights to various locations in the Caribbean. Direct flights from San Juan, St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Croix and St. Thomas land at Nevis Vance Emory International Airport (NEV).
Overview
- The British parliamentary system has a good democratic mechanism
- Member of the United Nations, the United States, the Commonwealth, the Caribbean Community and other international organizations
- Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Head Office
- The currency is Eastern Caribbean Dollar
- Tourism is the fastest growing industry in St. Kitts' economy, with most tourists coming from the United States, Europe and Canada.
Immigration Program Advantages
Constitutional Guarantee
The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program allows investors to obtain citizenship by donating/investing $250,000 or more
Permanent identity
Permanent status, passport can be renewed every 10 years
Easy application
The application documents are simple and the processing procedures are quick, with an average of about 6-8 months
No language qualification required
No language requirement, no education, no management experience, no minimum assets, no proof of asset source, etc.
No "immigration detention"
No immigration detention required, no residence time requirement, St. Kitts recognizes dual citizenship
Simple tax system
Capital gains, interest, gifts, property and inheritance outside St. Kitts are tax-free
Convenient entry and exit
No visa or visa on arrival is required, and you can freely enter and exit more than 140 countries, including 27 Schengen countries in Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, etc.), as well as the United Kingdom, Singapore, etc.
The whole family can immigrate
Parents of the applicant or his/her spouse who are over 65 years old can apply together, and the next generation of direct blood relatives can also obtain citizenship directly.
Immigration Program Overview
Program Overview
The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is a sovereign state in the Eastern Caribbean region and has launched an "economic citizenship" program, that is, an investment citizenship program. There are two types of investment citizenship programs: one is to donate to the Sugar Industry Diversification Fund, and the other is to invest in government-approved real estate. Both programs grant lifetime citizenship, which can be passed down to descendants, as well as visa-free travel within a wide region.
Two ways:
- Make an outright donation starting as low as $250,000.
- Invest a minimum of $400,000 into an approved real estate project.
Application Requirements
- Applicants aged over 18
- Ability to invest
- No criminal record
- healthy
Immigration application process
St. Kitts investment immigration application procedures
- The client selects the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program and signs a formal agreement, submits completed forms and all required documents, and pays some of the relevant fees
- Processing of documents for clients’ naturalization applications
- Submit your files to the responsible authority in St. Kitts and Nevis
- Background Check
- Approval result: Approved in principle by St. Kitts and Nevis
- Applicants open an investment escrow account and inject the required investment amount
- Issuance of citizenship certificate
- Apply for a passport
- Collect passports and mail them to customers
Documents required for immigration
Documents required for St. Kitts investment immigration
- Formal application form
- Photo and signature certificate
- Medical certificate (all applicants must submit HIV antibody test within the last six months, including adults and children)
- Passport (valid for at least 12 months)
- National ID card
- Birth certificate
- Six passport-sized photographs
- No criminal record certificate
