Bankruptcy clause
The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis also clarified the applicant’s bankruptcy clause. Now an investor will not be able to obtain a passport if he is declared bankrupt within 10 years after submitting his application for citizenship.
St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship – fast processing with no additional speed fees
Chairman of the CIU, Calvin St. Juste, said there has been intense activity in the first 30 days with rewarding achievements. Among them is a “24-hour response time” rule, implemented to increase service reliability and responsiveness. And also, Chairman says that processing enhancements now allow decisions on applications to be completed in 10 weeks. Note that St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship used to have a fee for fast-track option, but now they promise to speed up any application.
Citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis: benefits
Saint Kitts and Nevis was the first country to introduce a Citizenship by Investment Program in 1984, facilitating the second citizenship opportunities for individuals from around the world. Today, a St. Kitts and Nevis passport is considered one of the top 25 passports in the world, delivering freedom of travel.
Citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis gives the opportunity for a visa-free travel to more than 130 countries, including the UK and the Schengen area. Those pursuing the Citizenship by Investment Program in St. Kitts and Nevis are also eligible to apply for a 10-year visa for the US, facilitating business immigration.
