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Where is St. Kitts & Nevis?
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St Kitts & Nevis is a twin-island country in the West Indies. It is an independent country functioning as a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. |
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What is the capital of St. Kitts & Nevis?
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Basseterre |
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What is the official language of St. Kitts & Nevis?
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English |
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What is the legal system followed in St. Kitts & Nevis?
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“English Common Law” system |
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What is the currency of St. Kitts & Nevis?
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Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD) which is pegged to the US Dollar at 2.70 since 1976. |
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Which are the “priority sectors” identified by the St. Kitts & Nevis government?
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Tourism, agriculture, financial services, information technology, renewable energy, international education, light manufacturing and ship registry. |
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What is the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme?
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It is a program whereby eligible applicants and their family members can acquire St Kitts and Nevis Citizenshipby making a specified quantum of investment in approved categories. |
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Who can apply for the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Program?
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Main Applicant above the age of 18 years |
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Are there citizens of any country who cannot apply?
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Yes. Afghanistan, Iran and North Korea |
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Am I required to have any education, business experience or English language proficiency to be eligible for Saint Kitts Citizenship?
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No |
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Can I apply for Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship on my own?
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No. You can ONLY apply through authorized government appointed agents in St. Kitts & Nevis. |
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Does St. Kitts & Nevis allow dual citizenship?
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Yes |
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Does St. Kitts & Nevis have any residency requirements?
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No. You need not reside in St. Kitts & Nevis upon acquiring citizenship. |
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What is the time-frame to process an application?
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4-6 months. |
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What are the investment options for acquiring St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship?
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Three options:
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Does St. Kitts & Nevis tax foreign income?
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No. St. Kitts & Nevis levies no tax on worldwide income, wealth, gift, inheritance & capital income. |
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How many countries can I travel visa-free on acquiring a St. Kitts and Nevis Passport?
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154 countries, which include all EU & Schengen countries, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea & Taiwan. |
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Is any due diligence carried out on the main applicant & dependants?
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Yes. Due Diligence is carried out by both us at Migratesmart & the government of St. Kitts & Nevis. The period of due diligence would normally depend on the circumstances of each client. |
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How can Migratesmart® help us?
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Our partnerships with highly reputed & leading global law firms, in all countries that we operate in or provide services for, enables us to provide end-to-end solutions & services to our clients. We can take care of every aspect of your migration process & ensure you derive maximum benefit from our expert knowledge & advice. |