St. Kitts and Nevis
Home to the world's oldest citizenship program (1984) with zero income tax, capital gains, or wealth tax. Fast-track passport in 4-6 months with visa-free access to 150+ countries.
Country details
- Capital
- Basseterre
- Language
- English
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
- Population
- 53K
- Timezone
- UTC-4
- Immigration Authority
- Official Website
Migration pathways
Tax situation
- Income Tax
- None
- Foreign Income
- Exempt
- Capital Gains
- None
- Dividends
- None
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- None
| Tax Type | Default Rates |
|---|---|
| Income Tax | None |
| Foreign Income | Exempt |
| Capital Gains | None |
| Dividends | None |
| Wealth Tax | None |
| Inheritance Tax | None |
Country details
St. Kitts and Nevis operates the world's oldest citizenship by investment program, established in 1984.
The program offers two main investment routes: the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) requiring a non-refundable donation of USD 250K for a family of up to four, or approved real estate investment starting at USD 325K (held for 7 years). Additional due diligence and processing fees apply.
The program consistently ranks among the top CBI options globally for its established track record, strong due diligence, and visa-free access to 150+ countries including the UK, Schengen Area, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Processing typically takes 4-6 months.
St. Kitts and Nevis operates a territorial tax system with no personal income tax on worldwide income, no capital gains tax, no wealth tax, and no inheritance tax.
The country relies on consumption taxes, import duties, and CBI revenues. The East Caribbean dollar is pegged to the US dollar.
The twin-island nation offers Caribbean lifestyle, political stability within the Commonwealth, and strong privacy protections. The CBI program has contributed significantly to national development, funding infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
St. Kitts maintains high standards of due diligence to preserve program integrity and passport value.
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St. Kitts CIU Official·Last checked: 16/01/26
CBI - Real Estate Investment
St. Kitts CIU Official·Last checked: 16/01/26
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