Saint Kitts & Nevis
The Caribbean0 independent articlesThe original citizenship-by-investment nation; genteel Nevis charm.
St. Kitts & Nevis pioneered Citizenship by Investment in 1984 and remains a benchmark programme, with a real-estate route through approved developments. Nevis in particular offers understated, historic plantation-inn elegance; St. Kitts adds Christophe Harbour's superyacht marina.
Can foreigners buy?
Open with a licence, waived in CBI-approved projects. CBI real- estate from ~$325k (approved developments).
Taxes & buying costs
Assignment/transfer costs modest; annual property tax low; no CGT; CBI adds government fees.
What makes it unique
The world's oldest CBI programme; refined plantation-era heritage on Nevis.
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Most prestigious places to own
Christophe Harbour (St. Kitts)
Superyacht-marina luxury estates.
$1.5m–$12m+
Marina/beach estate
Nevis plantation inns & Pinney's Beach
Historic great-house estates and beach villas.
$1m–$6m
Plantation house / beach villa
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Best income potential from vacation renting
CBI-approved resorts (Park Hyatt, Four Seasons Nevis)
Branded rental-pool residences + citizenship.
$325k–$2m
4–6% gross
Branded resort unit
Frigate Bay (St. Kitts)
The main beach-and-golf STR strip.
$300k–$900k
5–7% gross
Condo / villa
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Picturesque farms & rural tourism properties
Nevis slopes (Mount Nevis)
Old sugar-estate acreage; boutique agritourism inns.
$400k–$2m
Heritage agritourism
Estate / inn
Everything on Saint Kitts & Nevis
No articles for this destination yet — coverage is on the way. The factbook above is complete regardless.
Indicative 2025–26 planning bands for screening only, not quotes and not advice. Holiday-let licensing, tax and foreign-buyer rules change frequently — confirm locally with a lawyer and tax adviser before buying.