ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP UNIT ANNOUNCES IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW BIOMETRIC SYSTEM TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY STANDARDS

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit is pleased to announce the upcoming implementation of biometric data collection for new programme applicants and existing St. Kitts and Nevis citizens, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to international security standards and best practices. The initiative, set to be implemented before the end of Q1 2026, represents a significant advancement in […]
STATEMENT BY THE ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP UNIT

St. Kitts and Nevis has made substantial strides in bolstering its due diligence procedures and strengthening its regulatory systems. This unwavering dedication ensures the nation upholds the highest standards of integrity and compliance recognised internationally, forming the foundation of its citizenship programme. The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit is aware of recent media reports concerning a […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMME ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN H.E. CALVIN ST. JUSTE TO THE ASIAN INSTITUTE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BOARD

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Programme is pleased to announce that its Executive Chairman, His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, has been invited to serve on the Board of Governance of the Asian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AIAI). The invitation, extended to H.E. St. Juste in his personal capacity, reflects international recognition of his leadership […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS INTRODUCES BLOCKCHAIN-VERIFIED CERTIFICATION FOR DUE DILIGENCE REPORTS

Revolutionary technology enhances transparency, security, and authenticity in Citizenship by Investment processes with new Blockchain-Verified Certification for Due Diligence Reports.
CIU MARKS ONE YEAR AS STATUTORY BODY WITH LAUNCH OF EC $10,000 LOCAL MICRO CBI GRANT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

The Citizenship Unit (CIU) of St. Kitts and Nevis is marking its first anniversary as a statutory body with the launch of the Local Micro CBI Grant, a transformative initiative designed to empower local entrepreneurs and strengthen the foundation of small businesses across the Federation. This new programme, introduced in partnership with First Federal, underscores […]
CBI 101 PODCAST EPISODE 3 – HOW PUBLIC BENEFIT OPTIONS ARE BUILDING A STRONGER ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

In the latest episode of the CBI 101 podcast, Executive Chairman of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) Board of Governors, His Excellency Mr. Calvin St. Juste, joined host Scoticia Hendrickson to discuss Public Benefit Options (PBOs) and their direct impact on local communities.
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CIU IMPLEMENTS AML/CTF PROTOCOLS AND PARTNERS WITH LEADING EU-BASED FIRM TO REINFORCE DUE DILIGENCE

The Citizenship Unit (CIU) of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced a comprehensive series of robust measures to further strengthen the integrity, transparency, and international credibility of its Citizenship by Investment Programme, positioning the nation at the forefront of global best practices in Citizenship programmes. In a bold move to align with evolving global standards, […]
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 […]
PRESS RELEASE: CIU COLLABORATES WITH CLIENTREFERRALS TO DELIVER OVER 100 AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) in partnership with global business consultancy firm ClientReferrals, has launched an affordable housing initiative that aims to redefine accessible home ownership across the Federation through the construction of 100-150 new homes. This landmark project reinforces the government’s commitment to ensuring that investment contributes meaningfully to […]
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 […]