{
  "id": 17828844,
  "title": "Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis: Visa, Costs and Steps",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/moving-to-saint-kitts-and-nevis-visa-costs-and-steps",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T17:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/moving-to-saint-kitts-and-nevis-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis involves several steps and costs. Firstly, visitors can enter the country visa-free for up to six months, but an eTA is required. This online travel authorization must be applied for on the official portal knatravelform.kn. After a visitor's stay, they can apply for a work permit if they have a specialized position. The employer must advertise the job locally for three consecutive weeks and consult the Labour Department before applying. Alternatively, a resident can apply for citizenship by investment. The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) offers four options, including the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) and private real estate investments. The SISC involves a US$250,000 donation and additional fees for dependents, while private real estate investments start at US$325,000 for a condominium share and US$600,000 for a single-family home. After approval, citizens must obtain a biometric passport by 31 July 2027. Saint Kitts and Nevis has no personal income tax, but there is a standard VAT rate of 17% and a property tax of 5% annually. Applicants for any of these routes must provide government IDs, proof of address, a Social Security letter, a job letter, and proof of ties.",
  "summary": "How to move to Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2026: entry rules, work and residence permits, tax, health care and citizenship by investment, with fees in US$. The post Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis: Visa, Costs and Steps appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "St. Kitts and Nevis passport holders in the Gulf face a July 2027 deadline",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/st-kitts-and-nevis-passport-holders-in-the-gulf-face-a-july-2027",
        "published": "2026-11-02T06:38:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}