St.Kitts Public Benefit Option (PBO)

The St.Kitts and Nevis Government has launched Public Benefit Option (PBO) projects under citizenship by investment with the aim to maximise local employment, to embark upon projects including transfer of technology and capacity building benefiting the state and people.

The Public Benefit Option (PBO) is an alternate avenue for obtaining citizenship under the St. Kitts and Nevis CBI Programme.

The Public Benefit Option provides the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis with a reliable way to achieve its capital investment goals while fostering economic growth. Qualified investors can contribute to significant projects that benefit the nation.

Eligible project types:

• Industry development
• Construction of real estate on State land
• Real estate development transferred to State ownership
• Projects with substantial local impact, such as employment and skills development

Required Contribution

Through the PBO, applicants can secure St.Kitts citizenship by contributing

• One time contribution US$250,000 plus due diligence and post approval fees. No additional contribution for families above four dependents unlike SISC contribution.

The PBO option is equivalent to SISC donation but slightly expensive than SISC but decisions can be expected much faster due to low volume of applications.

Additional Fees

Due diligence fees
Main Applicant: US$10,000
Each Dependant (16 or over): US$7,500

CIU Approved Projects

PBO vs SISC

	PBO	SISC
Benefit	Supporting national infrastructure and development projects.	Nation’s social and economic progress to become Sustainable state
Type	Contribution	Contribution
Minimum Investment	USD 250,000	USD 250,000
Approved Projects	None	Yes (5 projects)
Investment Fees	Main Applicant: US$250,000 Post-approval fees: *Spouse of the main applicant: US$15,000 Each – – *Qualified Dependant under 18: US$10,000 *Each Qualified Dependant 18 or over: US$15,000	Minimum Contributions: Main Applicant or Family (up to four members): US$250,000 Additional Dependants under 18: US$25,000 each Additional Dependants aged 18 or over: US$50,000 each
Government Fees	Yes	No
Citizenship	Eligible	Eligible
Processing	90-120 days	90-120 days

Source: SKN CIU

Interview

Each main applicant is required to attend an interview conducted by an independent professional firm commissioned by the Unit or by officials of the Unit either virtually, in person in St. Kitts and Nevis or in person at such other location approved by the Board of Governors.

Dependants aged 16 or over may if deemed necessary also be required to attend an interview.