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St Kitts and Nevis Passport Strengthens to #26 Worldwide

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

LONDON, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The passport from the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis has just become stronger.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The passport from the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis has just become stronger.
  • This is possible through the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, established in 1984 in St Kitts and Nevis.
  • Wide global mobility, in normal circumstances, is one of the many reasons businessmen and wealthier families seek to obtain St Kitts and Nevis' citizenship.
  • Putting aside the temporary border closures, a St Kitts and Nevis passport holder can visit 156 destinations including London, Geneva, Hong Kong, Moscow and other business hubs without needing a visa before departure.

"Citizenship Is Not a Right - It Is a Privilege" Says the CEO of St Kitts and Nevis' Citizenship by Investment Unit

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Anyone aged over 18 can obtain citizenship from St Kitts and Nevis, provided they first meet all the due diligence requirements.

Key Points: 
  • Anyone aged over 18 can obtain citizenship from St Kitts and Nevis, provided they first meet all the due diligence requirements.
  • Built over the years, the application process from St Kitts and Nevis now involves a complex vetting mechanism.
  • Firstly, once cannot apply directly to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) and must instead hire an authorised person, commonly referred to as an agent.
  • St Kitts and Nevis was the first country in the world to offer Citizenship by Investment, enshrined in legislation in 1984.

St Kitts and Nevis Is the Fastest and Most Secure Route to Citizenship

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Monday, March 2, 2020

LONDON, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Security remains key to St Kitts and Nevis' Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Security remains key to St Kitts and Nevis' Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.
  • This is in light of the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF), an investment channel under St Kitts and Nevis' CBI Programme, becoming the fastest route to second citizenship.
  • Although residence in St Kitts and Nevis is not required, Foreign Minister Mark Brantley highly recommends new citizens to visit the islands.
  • Les Khan, Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit, believes that one particular attraction point for high-net-worth individuals is the global mobility advantage that come with a St Kitts and Nevis citizenship.

St Kitts and Nevis Is the Fastest and Most Secure Route to Citizenship

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Monday, March 2, 2020

LONDON, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Security remains key to St Kitts and Nevis' Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Security remains key to St Kitts and Nevis' Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.
  • This is in light of the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF), an investment channel under St Kitts and Nevis' CBI Programme, becoming the fastest route to second citizenship.
  • Although residence in St Kitts and Nevis is not required, Foreign Minister Mark Brantley highly recommends new citizens to visit the islands.
  • Les Khan, Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit, believes that one particular attraction point for high-net-worth individuals is the global mobility advantage that come with a St Kitts and Nevis citizenship.

Successful Citizenship by Investment Leads to Healthy Fiscal Surplus in St Kitts and Nevis, CDB President Says

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Friday, February 14, 2020

LONDON, Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Wm Warren Smith, attributes the healthy fiscal surplus of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis in 2019 to revenues from the country's successful Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Wm Warren Smith, attributes the healthy fiscal surplus of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis in 2019 to revenues from the country's successful Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.
  • Through the CBI Programme, St Kitts and Nevis offers carefully vetted individuals and families around the world the chance to obtain second citizenship in exchange for an investment into its economy.
  • CDB predicts that St Kitts and Nevis is one of the countries that will see an increasing growth rate this year.
  • "St Kitts and Nevis also recorded a debt ratio below 60% of GDP, reflecting the benefits of a healthy fiscal surplus associated with revenues from its Citizenship by Investment programme," said Dr Smith.

Successful Citizenship by Investment Leads to Healthy Fiscal Surplus in St Kitts and Nevis, CDB President Says

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 14, 2020

LONDON, Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Wm Warren Smith, attributes the healthy fiscal surplus of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis in 2019 to revenues from the country's successful Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Wm Warren Smith, attributes the healthy fiscal surplus of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis in 2019 to revenues from the country's successful Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.
  • Through the CBI Programme, St Kitts and Nevis offers carefully vetted individuals and families around the world the chance to obtain second citizenship in exchange for an investment into its economy.
  • CDB predicts that St Kitts and Nevis is one of the countries that will see an increasing growth rate this year.
  • "St Kitts and Nevis also recorded a debt ratio below 60% of GDP, reflecting the benefits of a healthy fiscal surplus associated with revenues from its Citizenship by Investment programme," said Dr Smith.

St Kitts and Nevis to Implement Biometric Due Diligence in 2020 as Part of its Citizenship by Investment Programme, PM Harris Announced

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Biometric checks are coming to St Kitts and Nevis this year as part of the compulsory due diligence process every applicant must pass to be considered for Citizenship by Investment (CBI).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Biometric checks are coming to St Kitts and Nevis this year as part of the compulsory due diligence process every applicant must pass to be considered for Citizenship by Investment (CBI).
  • This is a proactive measure in response to the demand for second citizenship from St Kitts and Nevis , considered the Platinum Standard of the investment immigration industry.
  • St Kitts and Nevis introduced its CBI Programme in 1984, shortly after gaining independence from the UK.
  • PM Harris expressed confidence in the future of St Kitts and Nevis' "very successful Citizenship by Investment Programme."

St Kitts and Nevis to Implement Biometric Due Diligence in 2020 as Part of its Citizenship by Investment Programme, PM Harris Announced

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 29, 2020

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Biometric checks are coming to St Kitts and Nevis this year as part of the compulsory due diligence process every applicant must pass to be considered for Citizenship by Investment (CBI).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Biometric checks are coming to St Kitts and Nevis this year as part of the compulsory due diligence process every applicant must pass to be considered for Citizenship by Investment (CBI).
  • This is a proactive measure in response to the demand for second citizenship from St Kitts and Nevis , considered the Platinum Standard of the investment immigration industry.
  • St Kitts and Nevis introduced its CBI Programme in 1984, shortly after gaining independence from the UK.
  • PM Harris expressed confidence in the future of St Kitts and Nevis' "very successful Citizenship by Investment Programme."

New ECLAC Report: St Kitts and Nevis GDP Grows, Prices Deflate, Foreign Investment Continues, Citizenship by Investment Thrives

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Sunday, January 19, 2020

Interestingly, prices deflated in St Kitts and Nevis due to falling inflation, making this 55,000-people twin-island nation very promising for investors.

Key Points: 
  • Interestingly, prices deflated in St Kitts and Nevis due to falling inflation, making this 55,000-people twin-island nation very promising for investors.
  • The country has been successfully running a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme since 1984.
  • CBI drives increased non-tax revenues in St Kitts and Nevis, as observed by ECLAC.
  • Meanwhile, inflation rates keep decreasing across the ECCU, and consumer prices keep deflating in St Kitts and Nevis, making living there more affordable.

New ECLAC Report: St Kitts and Nevis GDP Grows, Prices Deflate, Foreign Investment Continues, Citizenship by Investment Thrives

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, January 19, 2020

Interestingly, prices deflated in St Kitts and Nevis due to falling inflation, making this 55,000-people twin-island nation very promising for investors.

Key Points: 
  • Interestingly, prices deflated in St Kitts and Nevis due to falling inflation, making this 55,000-people twin-island nation very promising for investors.
  • The country has been successfully running a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme since 1984.
  • CBI drives increased non-tax revenues in St Kitts and Nevis, as observed by ECLAC.
  • Meanwhile, inflation rates keep decreasing across the ECCU, and consumer prices keep deflating in St Kitts and Nevis, making living there more affordable.