St. Kitts and Nevis achieves global recognition once again
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of St. Kitts and Nevis proudly announces that the Federation’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme has been ranked the best in the world for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition comes from the 2025 CBI Index, the leading independent study that benchmarks CBI programmes across the globe.
The CBI Index evaluates each programme against nine key pillars of assessment — including due diligence, ease of processing, investment options, citizenship timeline, and certainty of product. Scores across these pillars provide investors and stakeholders with a trusted, data-driven comparison of the world’s available CBI options.
Securing the number one position for the fifth year in a row underscores the Federation’s leadership in setting global standards for transparency, integrity, and investor confidence. Since its establishment in 1984, St. Kitts and Nevis has consistently demonstrated that it is not only the first, but also the finest Citizenship by Investment Programme in existence today.
Excellence across all nine pillars
In the 2025 CBI Index, St. Kitts and Nevis achieved a total score of 87%, excelling across all nine assessment pillars. The Programme ranked first in four critical categories:
• Ease of Processing – with a perfect score of 10, reflecting the Programme’s efficient and streamlined application procedures.
• Due Diligence – again earning a perfect 10, reinforcing the Federation’s reputation for rigorous applicant vetting and programme integrity.
• Certainty of Product – awarded 10 points for consistency, trustworthiness, and long-term sustainability.
The Programme also earned high scores in the remaining pillars, including:
• Citizenship Timeline – 9 points, recognising predictable processing timeframes.
• Family – 8 points, supporting inclusivity for dependants.
• Investment Options – 8 points, demonstrating flexibility and competitiveness.
• Freedom of Movement – 7 points, reflecting access to a wide range of destinations.
• Standard of Living – 7 points, acknowledging quality of life within the Federation.
This balanced performance highlights St. Kitts and Nevis’ ability to deliver both security and value to investors, while also driving national development.
A trusted choice for discerning investors
For five consecutive years, the CBI Index has reaffirmed what global investors, stakeholders, and industry experts consistently recognise: the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme offers unmatched strength, transparency, and reliability. Its position at the top of the rankings reflects not only the Programme’s longevity and credibility but also its ability to evolve in response to changing global dynamics.
This sustained recognition highlights the Federation’s commitment to continuous innovation and responsible growth. In recent years, St. Kitts and Nevis has enhanced its investment framework with forward-looking options such as the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) and the Public Benefit Option (PBO). These routes channel investment directly into transformative national priorities — from renewable energy and climate resilience to education, healthcare, infrastructure, and housing.
By aligning investor contributions with national development goals, the Programme ensures that Citizenship by Investment is not only a secure and attractive proposition for families and businesses worldwide, but also a catalyst for progress within the Federation itself. This unique dual focus — serving both investors and the nation — distinguishes St. Kitts and Nevis as a true leader in the global CBI industry.
Statement from the Chairman
His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, Executive Chairman of the Citizenship by Investment Unit, welcomed the recognition:
“To be named the best Citizenship by Investment Programme in the world for the fifth consecutive year is a testament to the trust, integrity, and vision that guide our work at the Citizenship by Investment Unit. St. Kitts and Nevis remains the first and the finest, offering investors unmatched certainty, efficiency, and value while contributing directly to the sustainable development of our nation.”
The First. The Finest.
St. Kitts and Nevis continues to lead the global CBI industry with an unwavering focus on integrity, innovation, and nation-building. This fifth consecutive number-one ranking affirms the Federation’s unique position as the birthplace of Citizenship by Investment — and its ongoing role as the premier standard for Programmes worldwide.
Investors seeking a secure, transparent, and future-focused solution can be confident in choosing St. Kitts and Nevis, a Citizenship by Investment Programme that has proven itself to be both pioneering and enduring.