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Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
The Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) provides a unique opportunity to invest in the future of St. Kitts and Nevis. This investment option under the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme enables discerning investors to contribute directly to the nation’s social and economic progress across seven development priorities.
Contributing to a sustainable future
SISC contributions support key initiatives that strengthen St. Kitts and Nevis’ economic, social, and environmental landscape using seven pillars of prioritisation.
The Seven Pillars of Prioritisation:
- Increasing local food production
- Transitioning to Green Energy
- Diversifying the economy
- Attracting and supporting sustainable industries
- Evolving the Creative Economy
- Recovering from the impacts of Covid-19
- Expanding social protections and safety nets for vulnerable groups
Minimum Contribution Requirements
The Sustainable Island State Contribution offers an accessible path to citizenship
for those committed to meaningful investment.
Minimum Contributions:
Main Applicant or Family (up to four members): US$250,000
Additional Dependants under 18: US$25,000 each
Additional Dependants aged 18 or over: US$50,000 each
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 of the CIU.
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 SISC
Step-by-Step Guide:
Step 1: Select an Authorised Agent
Step 2: Submit required forms and documents through your chosen Authorised Agent
Step 3: Attend an interview (required for main applicants and dependants aged 16+ if deemed necessary by the CIU)
Step 4: Make your SISC contribution and pay additional fees where applicable
Step 5: Receive your citizenship approval and obtain your certificate of naturalisation. You can then apply for a St. Kitts and Nevis passport
Timeline:
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.
Why Choose the Sustainable Island State Contribution?
- It is a straightforward investment route so timelines are swift and efficient
- Your investment is safe as fees are deposited straight into a government account
- Secure, lifelong citizenship with the ability to pass on to future generations
- No mandatory travel or residency requirements
- Access to a favourable financial environment with exclusive citizenship
- Contribute to a nation committed to sustainable and social progress