01
Initial Consultation
A private discussion of objectives, family composition, timing and the four current investment routes. This is advisory, not a government filing.
Process
From Consultation to Citizenship
A private advisory conversation prepares the file. The government process begins only when an Authorised Agent submits to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
Eight stages. One government decision.
Official SISC guidance notes a 120–180 day indication window from acknowledgment, after which a file may be approved in principle, denied, or delayed for cause.
02
Eligibility Assessment
A structured review of identity, source of funds, dependants and any facts that could affect due diligence. Early candour protects the file.
03
Choose an Investment Route
Select among SISC, approved developer real estate, approved private real estate or the Public Benefit Option, based on capital, holding preference and current rules.
04
Prepare Documentation
Assemble civil documents, police certificates, financial evidence and programme forms. Translations and certifications follow the Unit’s standards.
05
Due Diligence & Review
The application is submitted through an Authorised Agent. Independent screening and Unit review examine background, identity and source of wealth.
06
Approval in Principle
If the file is accepted at this stage, the Unit issues Approval in Principle — a conditional decision, not citizenship. Denial or delay for cause may also occur.
07
Complete Qualifying Investment
The contribution or qualifying real-estate purchase, together with remaining government fees, is completed according to the approved route.
08
Citizenship & Passport
On grant, a certificate of naturalisation or registration is issued. A St. Kitts and Nevis passport is a separate application after citizenship.
The actual application must follow the official government process and be submitted through an Authorised Agent. Interview, due diligence and investment sequencing are set by the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
Citizenship is not a passport
After a grant of citizenship, a certificate is issued. A St. Kitts and Nevis passport is a separate application. Interview attendance for the main applicant is required; dependants aged 16 or over may also be interviewed if the Unit deems it necessary.
Private consultation
Preparation is the part you control.
Documents, source-of-funds narrative and dependant eligibility can be brought to a high standard before a file is filed.