Citizenship by Investment Program ST KITTS AND NEVIS

Citizenship by Investment Program ST KITTS AND NEVIS

Saint Paul Capisterre Saint John Capisterre Saint Anne Sandy Point Saint Thomas Middle Island Christ Church Nichola Town Saint Mary Cayon Trinity Palmetto Point Saint Peter Basseterre Saint George Basseterre Saint James Windward Saint Thomas Lowland Saint Paul Charlestown Saint John Figtree Saint George Gingerland FAST FACTS Capital: Basseterre (St. Kitts) and Charlestown (Nevis) Government: Parliamentary Democracy under Federal Constitutional Monarchy Currency: East Caribbean Dollar Area: 176 km² (St. Kitts) and 93 km² (Nevis) Official language: English 2016 PassPro

MOTHER ISLE OF THE WEST INDIES Idyllic St. Christopher and Nevis (known more popularly as St. Kitts and Nevis), is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas. It is amongst the most charming island destinations in the Caribbean. Its vibrant culture drawn from Native Carib, Spanish, French and British influences, sugar plantation legacy and strategic location along popular cruise routes makes it a shining tourism success story in the region. St. Kitts and Nevis was the first set of islands in the Caribbean to be settled by Europeans. The government is heavily focused on boosting international airlift to St Kitts and Nevis. The Robert L Bradshaw International Airport on St Kitts island already handles direct connections to the USA, Canada and the UK in addition to the rest of the Caribbean. The Vance W. Amory International Airport serves the island of Nevis. The island nation has embraced a lucrative tourism strategy focused on attracting affluent travelers, building sustainable tourism projects and investing in niche sectors such as yachting, golf, diving and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions. St. Kitts and Nevis enjoys one of the fastest economic growth rates among nations in the Americas and the Citizenship By Investment Program is credited with making a strong impact on the nation s development.

WHY ST. KITTS AND NEVIS? St. Kitts and Nevis was the pioneer of the Citizenship by Investment Program in 1984. As of January 2016, the program has been embraced by 127 nationalities from continents across the globe, underscoring its global reach and popularity. Benefits of Obtaining St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Lifetime citizenship. Descendants are also eligible to apply for citizenship. Visa free access to 132 countries including the Schengen region, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Singapore. St Kitts and Nevis does not require you to renounce your current citizenship, allowing you to hold dual citizenship. No residency requirement before, during or after the application process although visits are welcomed. Permitted dependents and family members can be included in your citizenship application. The local currency, the Eastern Caribbean Dollar, is pegged to the US dollar, giving you and your business financial benefits and security. St Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), offering the benefit of freedom of movement and employment (for skilled nationals) and Duty Free trading within the 15 Caribbean nations and dependencies. St Kitts and Nevis is a member of the United Nations and Commonwealth of Nations. No taxation on worldwide income.

ACCESS TO 65% OF THE WORLD The following countries offer visa free access or visa on arrival to citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis* Albania Andorra Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Aruba Austria Bahamas Bangladesh Barbados Belgium Belize Bermuda Bolivia Bonaire Bosnia and Hercegovina Botswana Brazil British Virgin Islands Bulgaria Cayman Islands Chile Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Curacao Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Polynesia Gambia Georgia Germany Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guatemala Guyana Haiti Holy See Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Jordan Kenya Kiribati Kosovo Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Malta Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Micronesia Monaco Montserrat Nepal Netherlands and territories New Caledonia Nicaragua Niue Norway Palau Panama Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Reunion Romania Saba Samoa San Marino Senegal Seychelles Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Korea Spain St Lucia St Maarten St Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Sweden Switzerland Tanzania Timor Leste Togo Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turks and Caicos Islands Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay Vanuatu Venezuela Zambia Zimbabwe * The above list is subject to change. Please contact relevant Government authorities prior to making any travel arrangements to the countries listed above.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA To qualify for citizenship, the primary applicant must be over 18 years of age and meet all application requirements, including being of good character and sound health. INVESTMENT OPTIONS OPTION 1 Sugar Industry Diversification Fund (SIDF) A contribution is required to the SIDF, an independently audited public charity. Main Applicant: A non-refundable contribution of USD 250,000 Applicant with up to three family members (spouse and two children below the age of 18): A non-refundable contribution of USD 300,000 Applicant with up to five family members (one spouse and four children below the age of 18): A non-refundable contribution of USD 350,000 Applicant with up to seven family members: A non-refundable contribution of USD 450,000 OPTION 2 Real Estate An investment to be made in designated Real Estate with a value of at least USD 400,000. Only villas and condominium units from an approved developer qualify for citizenship investment and the real estate can be re-sold after 5 years. Purchase costs and other fees are also applicable, including the below payable to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. Main applicant: USD 50,000 Spouse: USD 25,000 Dependent child aged 0-17: USD 25,000 Dependent child aged 18-25: USD 50,000 Dependent parents/ grandparents above 65: USD 50,000 Unmarried dependent children older than 18 but younger than 25 can also be included in the same application by providing a fee of USD 50,000 for each additional dependent.

OTHER APPLICABLE FEES Due Diligence and Processing Fees: Main Applicant: USD 7,500 Dependent aged 16 years and above: USD 4,000 Passport: USD 350 Certificate of Registration: USD 47 Government Forms: USD 250 Advisory Fees: Contact PassPro at info@passpro.co PassPro will prepare specific and up-to-date cost estimates for clients on an individual basis at the time of application. PassPro conducts a pre-qualification process. In the case of rejection of an applicant s submission, PassPro s advisory fees will be fully refunded.

GET STARTED TODAY Applications to the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship By Investment Program can only be submitted by Government Authorized Agents. MONTH 1 Step 1: Prequalification of the applicant. Step 2: Preparation of required documentation. Step 3: Payment of due diligence and applicable fees or reservation of property investment MONTH 2-3 Step 4: Submission of Citizenship Application to the Citizenship Unit. Step 5: Application is vetted by the Government through a thorough due diligence background check. Step 6: Citizenship Approval is granted. MONTH 4-5 Step 7: Citizenship Investment is executed to the Government of St Kitts and Nevis or Real Estate Payment to the Developer. Step 8: Granting of Citizenship Certificate and Passport. MONTH 6 Step 9: Final relevant payments upon delivery of Passport. The above timeline is indicative of a typical application. Actual timelines may vary on an individual basis.

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