Citizenship by Investment – Approved Real Estate

Citizenship by Investment – Approved Real Estate is a residence route in St Kitts & Nevis (Cittadinanza per investimento). US$325,000 in approved development (hold 7 yrs) or US$600,000 private home; gov fees US$25k main + US$15k spouse + US$10k per child <18, plus due diligence (US$10k main, US$7.5k per dependant 16+)

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

The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 260'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.

How holders are taxed

No personal income tax; citizenship alone creates no tax residence

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.

Categoria	Cittadinanza per investimento
Investimento	CHF 260'000
Tasse (famiglia)	CHF 54'400
Reddito / anno	—
Patrimonio	—
Soggiorno min.	0
Residenza perm.	—
Cittadinanza	subito
Lavoro	yes
Ammessi	all except Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan & others (CIU list)
Not available to	Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan
Imposte	No personal income tax; citizenship alone creates no tax residence
Stato al	2026-10

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