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Citzenship Information Timescale: 2 to 3 Months Advantages There are no personal income taxes, and no corporate taxes on overseas assets/earnings. The Islands are part of the British Commonwealth Requirements: Either: An investment of $250,000 Or: A 10 Year loan to the government of $200,000 Registration Fee: Applicant: $35,000 Dependants: $10,000 each THE CITIZENSHIP AND PASSPORT PROGRAM The Citizenship and Passport program of St. Kitts and Nevis is one of the oldest and finest Government citizenship and passport programs available in the world today, established in 1984. Section 3 (5) of the Citizenship Act provides for persons to be registered as citizens if the Cabinet is satisfied that such persons have invested substantially in the country. The Government requires such an investment be in real estate. ST. KITTS & NEVIS St. Kitts and Nevis is a beautiful, English speaking, democratic, tax free, state in the Caribbean, with excellent power, water and communications. It is a member of the British Commonwealth, with visa free travel to over 70 countries, including Canada, UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong, etc. For those seeking tax freedom it is an ideal country, recognized by tax lawyers the world over. For those seeking a better travel document, St. Kitts has excellent visa free travel. COSTS The minimum real estate investment requirement has recently been increased by the Government from US $150,000 to US $250,000. You do not need to purchase the real estate until you have been approved for citizenship. In addition to the investment in real estate, an applicant must pay Government fees of US $35,000 for head of household and US $15,000 each for spouse and children. There is no up front fee and no fee at all if you are not approved and do not receive your citizenship and passport documents. REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT Beautiful, fully serviced, residential properties are available with spectacular views overlooking the golf course and the white sands of the Atlantic and Caribbean beaches. The climate is tropical with cooling breezes. If you do not wish to live there full time, real estate management companies are available to rent or lease your property, and look after all maintenance and other details. You may sell your property at any time with no restrictions. We will meet you in St. Kitts to assist you personally and provide any independent advice you may desire. Selecting an appropriate property is easy and is not time consuming. All the quality residential properties are located within a few square miles. It will take no more than a couple of days to visit and review all properties. DOCUMENTS ISSUED Approved applicants receive a Government Certificate of Registration as a Citizen and a Passport. All details are on the country's official records, the same as every other citizen. The passport is exactly the same as that issued to all citizens. It is valid for 10 years and is easily renewed. A drivers licence may also be obtained, if desired. VISA FREE ACCESS St. Kitts & Nevis is a member of the British Commonwealth, with visa free travel to over 70 countries, including Canada, UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong, etc. Visas are easy to obtain for all countries. A multi-entry visa for the United States, valid for up to 10 years, can be applied for by St. Kitts & Nevis citizens. TAXES There are no tax on offshore income. APPLICATION PROCESS A) Through Parents Parents Birth Certificate Child Birth Certificate $120 E.C. H I V Test Two (2) Passport SIZE Photos * if the child is born in England or Canada the long version of the Birth Certificate. B) Through Grandparents Grandparents Birth Certificate Parents Birth Certificate Child Birth Certificate $120 E.C. H I V Test Two Passport SIZE Photos C) Through Marriage Form If married before 1983 - $250 E.C. If married after 1983 - $850 E.C. Birth Certificate of person born in the Federation Birth Certificate of Applicant Marriage Certificate Two (2) Passport SIZE Photos * all documents should be originals or certified copies by a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public. D) Through applicant who is a Citizen, but has a child under 18 years of age Form $600 E.C. Certificate of Citizenship of mother/father H I V Test if person is over 12 years of age Birth Certificate of Applicant Two (2) Passport SIZE Photos |
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