Citizenship by Investment for Chinese Families

The St.Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit is seeing more citizenship by investment applicants from China. One of the reasons why Chinese families are turning to the St.Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by investment program is because it is recognized as the platinum brand for citizenship. Obtaining a St.Kitts & Nevis passport is one of the more cost-effective and quickest ways to obtain a second passport offering visa-free travel to over 140 countries, including Schengen area, Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia amongst other countries. It is a great way to secure safety and stability for your family.

The St.Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment programme has been in operation since 1984, and there have been more than 16,500 people who have become citizens through Citizenship by Investment. The process for obtaining a St.Kitts & Nevis passport through Citizenship by Investment takes 3–6 months. It can be done through either making an investment in the Sustainable Growth Fund or an investment in real estate. By investing US$195,000, a family of four can obtain St.Kitts & Nevis Citizenship for life and may pass on their citizenship to future dependants. There is also the possibility to invest in government-approved designated real estate that must be maintained for 7 years. While obtaining citizenship through investment in the Sustainable Growth fund is the quickest route to getting a second passport, the real estate option might be of interest to clients who either want to visit St.Kitts or Nevis or wish to resell their property after the designated time period.

Some of the documents required for a citizenship by investment application are as follows: *Please consult us before preparing the documents as they must be prepared in a specific way

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

All Applicants are required to provide the following:

• Completed C1 application form
• Completed C2 application form
• Completed C3 application form
• Original excerpt of full birth record or Certified copy of birth certificate (i.e. a birth document that also includes your parent’s details, or a household register, family book etc.)
• Certified copy of proof of name change (Deed Polls or jurisdictional equivalent, if applicable)
• Certified copy of current national identity card(s) (children under the age of 16 are exempted)
• Certified copy of current passport(s) showing name, photo citizenship/nationality, date and place of issue, expiry date, passport number and issuing country.
• HIV Test Results must be no older than 3 months (children under the age of 12 are exempted)
• Police Certificate “certificate of no criminal record” or “police clearance certificate” from country of citizenship and any country where you have lived for more than 1 year over the past 10 years ( children under the age of 16 are exempted)
• Six (6) photographs approximately 35 x 45mm in size, taken within the past six (6) months (N.B. one of the photographs must be certified and attached to the C2 form)

Other supporting documents required from the main applicant:

• C4 application Form (SIDF Option)
• Completed Purchase and Sales Agreement (Approved Real Estate Option)
• At least 1 original professional reference (e.g. from an attorney, notary public, charted accountant or other professional of similar standing) not older than 6 months.
• Bank Statements for a 12 month period from the date of submission of application
• At least 1 original bank reference letter issued by an internationally recognized bank, not older than 6 months.
• Certified copy of Military Records or exemption from military service (if applicable)
• 1 original document of evidence of residential address (e.g. certified copy of a recent utility bill or bank statement showing full name and address, or written confirmation from a bank, attorney, chartered accountant or notary public).
• Employment Letter(s) stating the start of employment, position held and salary earned
• Certified copy of Business License or Incorporation documents
• 1 Original excerpt of marriage record or certified copy of marriage certificate(s) if applicable (i.e. if married persons apply together).
• Certified copy of divorce documents (if applicable).
• Statement and evidence of source of fund to be invested in St Kitts and Nevis
• Affidavit of Financial Support for applicant’s between the ages of 18 -30
• Certified copy of University Degrees (if applicable)
• Limited Power of Attorney

JH Marlin are Citizenship by Investment and Residency Specialists and it we offer free consultations for persons who are interested in changing their lives and obtaining a second passport.

Jennifer Harding-Marlin / Attorney / jhmarlin.com / jennifer@jhmarlin.com / Citizenship by Investment and Residency Specialists