A. M. S. Limited

 

 

 

 

The St. Christopher (St. Kitts) & Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment Program was established in 1984. This program allows qualifying investors the opportunity to apply for economic citizenship and passport.

 

Through our associated company Liamuiga Realty Ltd (www.liamuigarealty.com);

A.M.S. Limited can locate the ideal real estate property for you and also assist you in

acquiring alternate citizenship and obtaining a passport from the Federation of St.Christopher

(St.Kitts) & Nevis.The Citizenship by Investment Program (Economic Citizenship) allows

foreign nationals full citizenship through investment in approved property development 

projects on the islands.  Many of the properties listed by Liamuiga Realty are already approved

for Economic Citizenship.

 

By making such a minimum investment of USD400,000.00 in an approved project, eligible persons may apply for Economic Citizenship in St.Christopher (St.Kitts) and Nevis. There are a number of projects that are approved for this program with whom Liamuiga Realty Ltd is closely associated. We would be pleased to provide our expertise in the market to assist you in the entire process. Properties purchased under the Economic Citizenship program can be sold after 5 years from the date purchased, to another buyer for Economic Citizenship.

 

In addition to the initial investment of USD400,000.00 there are other associated cost.The following processing and due diligence fees are payable to the Government of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis:

(a) US$250.00 for application forms (Form C4-S or C4-R) provided by the Government ‘s Citizenship byInvestment Unit (CIU)

(b) US$7,500.00 for the main applicant

(c) US$4,000.00 for each dependent of the main applicant who is over the age of sixteen (16) years.

 

All process and background check fees must be paid to Government at the time of making the application.

These fees are non-refundable.

 

On approval in principle of an application the following fees become applicable and payable to the Government of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis

• US$ 50,000 for the main applicant

• US$ 25,000 for the spouse of the main applicant

• US$ 25,000 for any dependent children below the age of 18 years

• US$ 50,000 for any dependent and unmarried children older than 18 years but younger than 25 years of age.

 

Children over 18 years but below 25 must be in a full time learning institution and fully supported by parents.

 

In addition to these fees, there are other cost relating to the purchase of the real estate for

economic citizenship. These purchasing cost, mainly legal fees and conveyance of Title

fees range between 3.5 – 5% of the purchase price.Funding to make the initial investment

must be deposited in an Escrow account with a Bank in St. Christopher (St. Kitts).

 

These funds will only be released from the Escrow account to pay for the required investment

if the application is approved by Government. Persons approved for Economic Citizenship of

St. Christopher (St. Kitts) & Nevis are presently allowed to travel to approximately

168 countries, visa-free. You will also be afforded certain tax benefits. Additionally, as

St.Christopher (St.Kitts) and Nevis are members of the British Commonwealth a host

of other privileges await you.

 

Every economic citizenship application must be made on the prescribed form which must be submitted together with various documents relating to the applicant’s identity, civil status, criminal record, financial resources, and health. All documents must be in English or translated into English, and all photocopiesof any document submitted must be notarized and properly certified.

 

The following forms and documents are required from each applicant, including children:

• Photograph and Signature Certificate (Form C2).

• Medical Certificate (Form C3) including original results of an HIV test (an HIV test is required for all persons applying for citizenship, including children). The HIV test results must not be older than 3 months.

• Certified copy of your current passport(s) showing name, photo, citizenship/nationality, date and place of issue, expiry date, and passport number and issuing country.

• Certified copy of your current national identity card(s).

• Six original passport-size photos of yourself taken within the past 6 months.

• Original excerpt of full birth record or certified copy of full birth certificate (i.e. a birth document that also includes your parent’s details, or a household register, family book etc.).

• Original police certificate(s) from country of citizenship (unless you can provide satisfactory evidence that you have never lived there) and from any country where you have lived more than 1 year over the past 10 years. Police certificates must be less than six months old at the time you lodge your application.

 

The following forms and documents are required from the main applicant only:

• Investment Confirmation / Escrow Agreement (Form C4-S or C4-R) and confirmation of funds having been wired to an escrow account. Also, in the case of Form C4-R, a copy of the executed real-estate contract.

• One original bank reference letter issued by an internationally recognized bank, not older than 6 months.

• One original professional reference (e.g. from an attorney, notary public, chartered accountant or other professional of similar standing), not older than 6 months.

 

The following documents are required only if applicable, i.e. if married persons applying jointly:

• Original excerpt of marriage record or certified copy of marriage certificate(s) (if applicable).

• Certified copy of divorce document(s) (if applicable).

 

The information supplied here is provided as a guide only. We do not take responsibility for any errors or omissions as the information is subject to change at any time.  As such, we urge you to visit the official St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis website at www.ciu.gov.kn

to confirm current regulations, fees and procedure.

 

Citizenship by Investment