Reviewed by Jane Katkova, Founder & Licensed CICC ConsultantTable of contents9 sections
- St Kitts Passport Cost 2026: Every Fee for Singles and Families
- St Kitts and Nevis citizenship cost: fees and key figures
- St Kitts and Nevis investment routes and government fees
- St Kitts citizenship cost: worked examples on the SISC route
- St Kitts CBI payment schedule and refundable fees
- St Kitts and Nevis passport cost for US and Canadian applicants
- Request a written St Kitts and Nevis cost estimate
- Frequently asked questions
- Official sources and references
The St Kitts passport cost for a single applicant is about US$261,500 in government charges; a family of four with two children under 16 pays about US$270,500. That is the highest headline price and the highest due diligence in the Caribbean. Below: every government fee, what is refundable and when each payment falls due.
St Kitts and Nevis citizenship cost: fees and key figures
- SISC Contribution from US$250,000. single applicant or family of up to four; non-refundable
- +US$25,000 / +US$50,000 per Extra Dependant. under 18 / aged 18 and over
- US$10,000 Due Diligence for the Principal. US$7,500 per dependant aged 16+; none under 16
- US$1,000 Administrative Fee. per application
- US$500 Passport Fee. per person
- Real Estate Option from US$325,000. condominium or development share; US$600,000 private home; hold 7 years
- 5.1-Month Average Processing Time (Range 3–8). IMI Processing Times Tool, Q4 2025
- Verified on 27 September 2026. against ciu.gov.kn
St Kitts and Nevis investment routes and government fees
Whichever route you choose, the government fees are the same: US$10,000 due diligence for the principal, US$7,500 per dependant aged 16 or over, US$1,000 administrative fee per application, US$500 per passport.
Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC): from US$250,000
- Covers: Main applicant alone, or with up to three dependants; +US$25,000 per additional dependant under 18, +US$50,000 aged 18 or over
- Holding: Non-refundable, paid after approval in principle
- Best for: The most straightforward, lowest-cost file for a family of up to four
Public Benefit Project: from US$250,000
- Covers: Same as the SISC
- Holding: Non-refundable
- Best for: Applicants who want a named approved project
Approved development or condominium share: from US$325,000
- Covers: Main applicant and family; standard fees plus government fees on the purchase
- Holding: 7 years before resale
- Best for: Investors who want a resalable asset and accept the longest holding period in the region
Approved private single-family home: from US$600,000
- Covers: Main applicant and family; same fees on top
- Holding: 7 years before resale
- Best for: Buyers who intend to use the home
Figures verified 27 September 2026. Every fee is quoted in US dollars and excludes our professional fee and local legal costs.
St Kitts citizenship cost: worked examples on the SISC route
Government charges only. Ages set the due diligence fee (16 and over) and the extra SISC amount (under or over 18).
| Household | SISC | Due diligence | Administrative | Passports | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single applicant | US$250,000 | US$10,000 | US$1,000 | US$500 | US$261,500 |
| Couple | US$250,000 | US$17,500 | US$1,000 | US$1,000 | US$269,500 |
| Family of four, two children under 16 | US$250,000 | US$17,500 | US$1,000 | US$2,000 | US$270,500 |
| Family of four, two children aged 16–17 | US$250,000 | US$32,500 | US$1,000 | US$2,000 | US$285,500 |
| Family of six: couple, two children under 16, two parents aged 55+ | US$350,000 | US$32,500 | US$1,000 | US$3,000 | US$386,500 |
| Single applicant, condominium share | US$325,000 purchase | US$10,000 | US$1,000 | US$500 | US$336,500 plus government fees on the purchase |
Family of six: SISC US$250,000 for four plus US$50,000 for each parent aged 18 or over. Due diligence: US$10,000 principal, US$7,500 for the spouse and each parent; children under 16 pay none.
St Kitts CBI payment schedule and refundable fees
Paid at filing, never refunded: due diligence (US$10,000 principal, US$7,500 per dependant 16+) and the US$1,000 administrative fee. A refusal is logged in the ECCIRA regional database, so you cannot re-file with another island. That is why we pre-screen before you pay anything.
Paid after approval in principle: the SISC or Public Benefit Project contribution, or the real estate purchase into escrow. The US$250,000 is paid only once the government has granted approval in principle.
Paid at issue: US$500 per passport.
On top: our professional fee, local legal fees on a property purchase, and the unit's government fees on real estate transactions. Every client gets a written estimate with all of these before engagement, and we re-verify the schedule on the day you file.
Against the region: Dominica from US$200,000, Antigua US$230,000, Grenada US$235,000, Saint Lucia US$240,000. You pay more here for the fastest processing and the strongest passport; see the Caribbean comparison.
St Kitts and Nevis passport cost for US and Canadian applicants
For US and Canadian citizens
Treat US$261,500 as the cost of a lifetime second citizenship for you and your children, not a tax investment. It changes nothing about US worldwide taxation, FBAR and FATCA, or Canadian tax until you sever residential ties. The SISC is a donation; only real estate returns capital, and only after seven years.
For US and Canada residents on another passport
For a family of four you pay about US$20,000 more than Dominica for UK access, no restrictions under US Proclamation 10998 and a passport in about five months instead of nine. Ask us first whether your nationality and residence history qualify; due diligence fees are lost on refusal.
Request a written St Kitts and Nevis cost estimate
Tell us who is on the application and their ages. We send a line-by-line estimate, including our fee, within one business day. Book a consultation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total St Kitts passport cost for a single applicant?
About US$261,500 in government charges: US$250,000 Sustainable Island State Contribution, US$10,000 due diligence, US$1,000 administrative fee and US$500 for the passport. Our professional fee is on top. The due diligence and administrative fees are paid at filing and are non-refundable; the contribution is paid only after approval in principle.
How much does St Kitts citizenship cost for a family of four?
About US$270,500 for two adults and two children under 16: US$250,000 SISC covering all four, US$10,000 due diligence for the principal, US$7,500 for the spouse, nothing for children under 16, US$1,000 administrative fee and US$2,000 for four passports. If the children are 16 or 17, add US$7,500 due diligence each, taking the total to about US$285,500.
Is any part of the cost refundable?
No part of the SISC is refundable, and the due diligence and administrative fees are lost if the application is refused. The only route that returns capital is approved real estate: a condominium or development share from US$325,000 or a private home from US$600,000, which you may resell after seven years at market value with no government buy-back.
This guide is part of our St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment overview.
Official sources and references
Written by the Fast Passport Boutique team and reviewed by Jane Katkova, Founder & Licensed CICC Consultant.
