Investment Route Guide
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment from the UAE
Many UAE residents of other nationalities look at St Kitts and Nevis citizenship for easier travel. What is different from the UAE: you can apply while living in the UAE, documents and police certificates come from both the UAE and your country of nationality, UAE citizens face their own nationality restrictions, and some nationalities are not accepted.
Updated October 1, 2026
Quick answer
UAE residents can apply for St Kitts and Nevis citizenship with a USD 250,000 contribution, through a licensed agent, with an interview. Applicants need police certificates from the UAE and their country of nationality, with UAE documents attested. Russian and Iranian nationals are not currently accepted. UAE citizens should note that UAE law restricts holding another nationality.
As of October 1, 2026
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Documents | Full legalisation: your country is not in the Apostille ConventionSource · checked October 2, 2026 |
| Dual citizenship | We confirm this for your case |
What is different from the UAE
UAE citizens
UAE nationality law restricts voluntary acquisition of another nationality, which can lead to loss of UAE citizenship. This page is mainly for expatriates resident in the UAE.
Documents from two places
Expect police certificates from the UAE and your country of nationality (and others where you lived), with UAE documents attested by MOFA.
Nationality exclusions
Applications from Russian and Iranian nationals are not accepted at present, wherever they live. Other nationalities face standard enhanced due diligence.
Interview and regional rules
Since the 2024–2025 reforms, the Eastern Caribbean programmes have a common minimum price, interviews and a new regional regulator.
Routes open to you
Figures are statutory minimums from official sources. Official fees are estimates and change; our own fees are quoted for your case.
Sustainable Island State Contribution
Applicants making a government contribution (an approved real estate option also exists).
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An adviser checks your eligibility from the UAE and replies within one working day.
Step by step from the UAE
Check eligibility
Confirm your nationality is accepted and your documents are available.
Prepare documents
Police certificates (UAE and nationality), attested UAE documents, source-of-funds evidence.
File through an agent
Submit through a licensed agent to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
Interview
Attend the interview required under the current rules.
Contribution and oath
On approval in principle, pay the contribution, take the oath and receive the passport.
Documents and legalisation
the UAE is not in the Apostille Convention, so public documents need the full chain: attestation by the issuing authority and the foreign ministry, then legalisation by the St Kitts and Nevis embassy or consulate. Translate them with a sworn translator where required.
You will usually need a police certificate from the UAE and from every other country you have lived in recently.
Where to apply
Applications go to the Citizenship by Investment Unit through a licensed local agent; an interview is now part of the process.
Advisers who speak your language
Speak to someone who knows the process from the UAE.
- William HarringtonHead of Middle East & GCCArabic, English, French
Sources and review
Last updated October 1, 2026
Parts of this page are awaiting review by our legal team; we confirm every point for your case before you apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for St Kitts citizenship from Dubai?
Yes, through a licensed agent; most of the process is remote except the interview requirements.
Can UAE citizens get St Kitts citizenship?
UAE nationality law restricts holding another nationality and can lead to loss of UAE citizenship; take advice first.
Which nationalities are not accepted?
Russian and Iranian nationals are not accepted at present; we check other nationalities case by case.
How much is the minimum contribution?
USD 250,000 to the Sustainable Island State Contribution, plus government fees.
Which route suits me best?
It depends on your goal: living in the country, a second passport, tax planning or a base for your family. The routes on this page are ranked by fit for people moving from your country.
How long does it take to move?
Timelines depend on the route, the completeness of your file and government processing. Each programme page shows its published processing range.
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