ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP OPTIONS FOR AFRICAN INVESTORS
Across Africa, a growing number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), entrepreneurs, and professionals are seeking the freedom and security that come with alternative citizenship. Political instability, limited travel, and the desire to access global markets are among the top motivators driving this trend. St. Kitts and Nevis has emerged as a trusted and highly respected destination […]
CIU Explores Measured Review of Residency Requirement Within CBI Programme Framework
Amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and increased international scrutiny of investor immigration programmes—particularly those operating in the Caribbean—the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of St. Kitts and Nevis confirms it is carefully evaluating the potential introduction of a physical presence requirement as part of its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. This measured exploration forms part of […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS STRENGTHENS BORDER SECURITY WITH PASSAGE OF ETA AMENDMENT BILL
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a significant step toward modernising its border management system with the passage of the Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The landmark legislation supports the launch of the Federation’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system, set to go live in June 2025. READ MORE: […]
PRESS RELEASE: St. Kitts and Nevis CIU Facilitated Refunds for Russian and Belarusian Applicants Who Provided Banking Details
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) wishes to address recent claims concerning the refund process for applicants from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus whose Citizenship by Investment applications were not approved following the geopolitical developments. In March 2022, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, in response to escalating international tensions, suspended […]
St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit Honoured with Two Awards at Caribbean Investment Summit 2025
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of St. Kitts and Nevis received two major awards at the 7th annual Caribbean Investment Summit (CIS) 2025, held in Antigua and Barbuda from 22 to 26 April 2025. The CIU was recognised with the Efficiency in Processing Time Award and the Heritage Excellence Award, affirming the Unit’s historic […]
PRESS RELEASE: ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT UNIT LAUNCHED “SATURN” – A NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM
The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) has announced the official launch of Saturn, a new digital platform that will transform the way citizenship applications are processed. Applicants, agents, and other authorised stakeholders will benefit from live, monitoring of application statuses — offering an unprecedented level of transparency within the industry. The new software […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS TOPS LIST OF BEST CBI PROGRAMMES FOR 2025
Premier finance and banking publication Global Banking & Finance Review (GB&FR) has published its roundup of the top five CBI Programmes for 2025 with a feature of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme; recognising the Programme’s longstanding success and highlighting the nation’s safety, innovation and benefits. “St. Kitts and Nevis offers a […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS AND NIGERIA SIGN SIGNIFICANT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew of St. Kitts and Nevis recently completed a successful working visit to Nigeria, where he signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Green Economic Zone (GEZ) Special Economic Zone Management Company. Nigeria’s President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, also voiced strong support for the initiative. MOU […]
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN CALVIN ST. JUSTE ADDRESSES INTERNATIONAL AGENTS IN WEBINAR
On 12 March 2025, His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, the Executive Chairman of the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), addressed a group of International Marketing Agents in a comprehensive webinar. This session provided agents with key updates on the progression of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, with a particular focus […]
COLLABORATIVE FUTURE: KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S MEETING WITH AUTHORISED AGENTS
On 11 March 2025, His Excellency, Executive Chairman Calvin St. Juste, hosted an exclusive breakfast with the Authorised Agents of St. Kitts and Nevis, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing development of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. This gathering underscored the importance of a strong partnership between the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) […]