The oldest citizenship by investment program in the world, running since 1984. A contribution from about US$250K, no residence requirement, and biometric enrollment mandatory since April 2026.
| Income | Tax | Effective | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300K | $0 | 0% | $300K |
| $1M | $0 | 0% | $1M |
| $3M | $0 | 0% | $3M |
Special regime. No income tax, no capital gains tax, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax. The oldest citizenship by investment program in the world, running since 1984
Simplified marginal model, indicative 2026 brackets, non-US single filer. Run the engine with your own income, exit, passports, and family to see where Basseterre (St Kitts) ranks for you.
Citizenship by investment: a contribution from about US$250K or approved real estate from about US$325K, passport in months, no residence requirement, and biometric enrollment has been mandatory since April 2026. These figures sit on the US$200K floor the 5 Eastern Caribbean programs have observed since 01.07.2024, and all 5 are moving under one regulator, ECCIRA, with harmonized minimums and due diligence expected during 2026. Schengen visa-free access stays under EU review.
| From | Hours |
|---|---|
| New York | 4.5 |
| London | 9.1 |
| Zurich | 9.8 |
| Dubai | 15.3 |
| Singapore | 22.1 |
| Tel Aviv | 12.8 |
On the simplified 2026 model, about $0, an effective 0%, leaving $1M. At $300K the rate is 0%, at $3M it is 0%. Social contributions, deductions, and treaties are not included. Special regime: No income tax, no capital gains tax, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax. The oldest citizenship by investment program in the world, running since 1984
Citizenship by investment: a contribution from about US$250K or approved real estate from about US$325K, passport in months, no residence requirement, and biometric enrollment has been mandatory since April 2026. These figures sit on the US$200K floor the 5 Eastern Caribbean programs have observed since 01.07.2024, and all 5 are moving under one regulator, ECCIRA, with harmonized minimums and due diligence expected during 2026. Schengen visa-free access stays under EU review. Routes that matter for money: Citizenship by investment.
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Tax figures use a simplified marginal model with indicative 2026 brackets for a non-US single filer, ignore social contributions, most deductions, wealth taxes, and treaties, and are not advice. Residence rules change often. Verify before acting.