The Government of St.Kitts and Nevis, will be launching soon, a new digital platform for agents, set to revolutionise the CBI Programme, under the collaborative approach in advancing the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme. This was announced on 12 March 2025, by His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, the Executive Chairman of the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), addressed a group of International Marketing Agents in a comprehensive webinar.
This platform, which is expected to launch in the coming weeks, will provide International Marketing Agents with real-time updates on the status of their clients’ applications.
The new platform aims to make St. Kitts and Nevis the fastest and most efficient programmes in the industry. Through a user-friendly dashboard, agents will be able to monitor key milestones, track progress, and communicate directly with local Authorised Agents.
Executive Chairman St. Juste emphasised that the digital transformation is a direct response to feedback from the field, where agents requested better visibility into the application process. The Chairman further underscored that while speed is a priority, it will never come at the expense of due diligence or security.
The new system would offer real-time access to a comprehensive dashboard displaying the progress of all applications. Authorised Agents will also receive alerts when additional information or documentation is needed, allowing them to address any issues promptly. This system is designed to reduce redundancy, eliminate inefficiencies, and expedite the overall process by cutting down on up to 20 days of wasted time.
A pilot test of the new system is already underway, with a full launch expected by the end of March or early April 2025.
Processing Speed
Thanks to new technology and digital innovations, approval in principle is now expected within 60 to 100 days, a significant reduction from the previous 180 days.
Application Denials
Chairman St. Juste explained that while the Government strives for transparency, certain confidentiality and security protocols must be followed. In some cases, disclosing the specific reasons for an application’s denial could expose sensitive information, and as such, only broad reasons for rejection would be communicated to the applicants. He stressed that denials are not taken lightly and are the result of a thorough and rigorous process to ensure that the integrity of the Programme is upheld.
Backlog Cleared
The newly created task force, which was established to address the backlog of CBI applications, thanks to the task force efforts, approximately 95 per cent of the backlog has been cleared, and the CIU now operates with a 24-hour response time, ensuring that applicants and their representatives are given the attention they deserve.
CIU is committed to delivering the highest standard of service.
