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 […]
PRIME MINISTER DREW INAUGURATES NEW CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT UNIT HEADQUARTERS
Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has officially inaugurated the newly established headquarters of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), a pivotal step in enhancing and modernising one of the nation’s most vital economic initiatives. The move signals the Government’s commitment to reinforcing the CIU’s role as a cornerstone of St. Kitts and Nevis’ […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT: 100 DAYS OF TRANSFORMATION, INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis – 100 days on and The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit has entered an exciting new chapter. Over the past two years the investment immigration industry has seen much change – with the overall outcome generally positive. However, the real champion has been St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by […]
REFLECTING ON LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH WITH CHAIRMAN CALVIN ST. JUSTE
The second CBI 101 Podcast features an insightful conversation with His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). LAUNCHING THE OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN One of the key topics discussed is the recent launch of the Office of the Chairman. […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CBI PROGRAMME EXPERIENCES 169% GROWTH AFTER TRANSITIONING TO STATUTORY BODY
The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme of St. Kitts and Nevis has achieved remarkable growth under its new statutory corporate structure and leadership. Since transitioning from a government entity in late 2024, the programme has recorded an unprecedented 169% increase in applications during the final quarter of the year (October–December) compared to the preceding nine […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT UNIT (CIU) LAUNCHES THE OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN
The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) is delighted to introduce the Office of the Chairman. The Office of the Chairman serves as a centre of excellence within the St. Kitts and Nevis CIU, bringing a particular focus and expertise on economic growth, customer service and real estate matters. The Office of […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ PROMINENT ROLE IN THE FUTURE OF CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT DIALOGUE AT WILTON PARK
St. Kitts and Nevis stood out at the recent Future of Citizenship by Investment dialogue in London, with the delegation led by Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, Attorney General Hon. Garth Wilkin, and His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). The timing of the […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS TO ROLL OUT ADVANCED ETA SYSTEM
In a landmark move, and a major step towards border security, St. Kitts and Nevis is all set to roll out its own Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) this year. The new travel system is designed to strengthen border security by requiring all travellers with visa-free access to apply for authorisation before entering the country. With […]