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Support national projects through the Public Benefit Option
Public Benefit Option
The Public Benefit Option (PBO) allows investors to make a meaningful contribution to St. Kitts and Nevis by supporting national infrastructure and development projects. In return, qualifying investors gain access to citizenship in one of the Caribbean’s most stable and prosperous nations.
What is the Public Benefit Option?
The Public Benefit Option provides the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis with a reliable way to achieve its capital investment goals while fostering economic growth. Qualified investors can contribute to significant projects that benefit the nation.
Eligible project types:
- Industry development
- Construction of real estate on State land
- Real estate development transferred to State ownership
- Projects with substantial local impact, such as employment and skills development
Minimum contribution requirements for the Public Benefit Option
The Public Benefit Option requires a minimum investment to qualify for citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis, supporting the nation’s vision for growth and sustainability.
Contribution requirements
Main Applicant: US$250,000 in a unit of an Approved Public Benefit Project to be paid to the Unit.
Due diligence fees
Main Applicant: US$10,000
Each Dependant (16 or over): US$7,500
Each main applicant is required to attend an interview conducted by an independent professional firm commissioned by the Unit or by officials of the Unit either virtually, in person in St. Kitts and Nevis or in person at such other location approved by the Board of Governors.
Dependants aged 16 or over may if deemed necessary also be required to attend an interview.
How to Apply for St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship through the Public Benefit Option
Step-by-Step Guide:
Step 1: Choose an Authorised Agent to guide you through the application
Step 2: Submit required forms and documents through your chosen Authorised Agent
Step 3: Attend a mandatory interview (required for main applicants and dependants aged 16+ if deemed necessary by the Citizenship by Investment Unit)
Step 4: Make your contribution and pay any remaining fees
Step 5: Receive your citizenship approval and obtain your St. Kitts and Nevis certificate of naturalisation. You can then apply for a St. Kitts and Nevis passport
Timeline and Post-Approval fees
Within 120-180 days of acknowledgment from the Unit of submission of a CBI application, the Unit will advise whether an application is:
- Approved-in-principle;
- Denied; or
- Delayed for cause and is still being processed.
On approval-in-principle of an application made through the Public Benefit Option, the following fees apply
Post-approval application fees:
Spouse of the main applicant: US$15,000
Each Qualified Dependant under 18: US$10,000
Each Qualified Dependant 18 or over: US$15,000
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Approved public benefactors
Who can apply for projects to be designated as an Approved Public Benefit Projects?
Discerning investors who would like to:
- Develop an industry;
- Finance the construction of a real estate development project on State land;
- Construct a real estate development project on land to be transferred to the State; or
- Otherwise bring some substantial benefit to the people of Saint Christopher and Nevis
can apply to the Board of Governors to be designated as an Approved Public Benefactor.
They can then apply for their projects to be designated as Approved Public Benefit Projects qualified for sale under this CBI Option.
Approved Public Benefit Projects designated by the CIU can not only maximise local employment, but also make it possible to embark upon projects including transfer of technology and capacity building.