Work Permit

Work Permit is a residence route in St Kitts & Nevis (Zaměstnání). Employer-sponsored work permit from the Labour Department; self-employed owners of local businesses can also apply; annual fee scaled by occupation (several thousand XCD)

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in St Kitts & Nevis

183 days in calendar year, or domicile/ordinary residence (home + regular presence)

Citizenship by investment alone ≠ tax residence; no tax on foreign income

Residence certificate: IRD letter on request: local address, TIN (via driver licence), presence evidence

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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Requirements at a glance

Spouse and children can usually be included.

How holders are taxed

No personal income tax; 11% social security on local wages

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Kategorie	Zaměstnání
Investice	—
Poplatky (rodina)	—
Příjem / rok	—
Majetek	—
Min. pobyt	—
TP	—
Občanství	—
Práce	yes
Způsobilost	all
Daň	No personal income tax; 11% social security on local wages
Stav k	2026-10

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