Wednesday, September 28, 2011

How To Acquire A St. Kitts Citizenship

By Lorena Wilder


Foreign nationals can now become a Caribbean citizen. Some of its nations have set up programs which grant citizenship to its state in exchange of contributions in the form of investment which will be used for the country's development. It is now possible to obtain a St. Kitts citizenship if you have the necessary requirements.

St. Kitts is a federal island nation in the Caribbean. It was home to the first English and French colonies in the area. It was named Liamuiga by the Indians who inhabited the place long ago. Liamuiga translated to English means fertile land which is evidenced by the island's rich soil and dense tropical forest. The place has a pleasant climate especially during the cool months.

There are requirements that need to be secured to avail of this opportunity. Documents like birth records, medical certificates, passports and identification cards are just the basics. The major requirement though is the money. The government requires an investment of at least US$250,000 in real estate. Payment of taxes and other government fees are also necessary.

Some companies are available online to help the client process his application. They would also assist the client in finding the suitable real estate purchase as well as process the documents. It will take about four to eight weeks for the application to be processed.

This program has many benefits. Aside from getting to work and live in the country, the client is issued a new passport which guarantee visa free travel to more than 100 countries. As a citizen of the state, you will enjoy special privileges in the United Kingdom.

Aside from the money needed for the real estate investment, there are other charges needed for the application. The client may need to pay for the processing fees. Charges may also differ depending on the number persons included in the application. The processing agency will provide more information on this.

It is obvious that getting a St. Kitts citizenship is an expensive transaction. However, one will still consider it worth all the money to reside in a place beautifully situated in the tropics. Read more about: St. Kitts Citizenship




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