Citizenship by Investment – Sustainable Island State Contribution / Public Benefit Option

Citizenship by Investment – Sustainable Island State Contribution / Public Benefit Option is a residence route in St Kitts & Nevis (Cittadinanza per investimento). SISC or PBO US$250,000 for up to 4 family members (from 1 Aug 2026; +US$25k per child <18, +US$50k per adult beyond 4) + application US$250/person, due diligence US$10,000 main + US$7,500 per dependant 16+; interview

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 200'000. 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, capital-gains or wealth 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 200'000
Tasse (famiglia)	CHF 14'600
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, capital-gains or wealth tax; citizenship alone creates no tax residence
Stato al	2026-10

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