The Alternative Investment Option (AIO) is the third and newest form of investment under the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme. It was launched in late 2021. The aim of the AIO is to channel foreign investment from the citizenship programme into qualifying infrastructure and social projects.
Projects approved under the AIO are essentially co-investment projects between government, local business-people and foreign investors. The Government’s aim is to ensure that AIO approved projects will not only maximize local employment and bring new funds into the country’s economy, but also result in transfer of technology and capacity building.
Those participating in AIO projects can be proud that their investments are directly supporting concrete, sustainable and vetted projects that make a real difference to the people of St Kitts and Nevis. They are building long term infrastructure, and improving resilience of the islands’ economies.
Additionally, this option is arguably the most flexible of the three, allowing for sophisticated investors to find creative solutions to development goals.
- Minimum investment: US $175,000 – $200,000 depending on type of project
- Minimum holding period: 7 years
- All government fees, due diligence fees, fees for additional qualified dependents etc remain the same as under the real estate option.
Learn more about St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment program
Note: In line with the public-private partnership goals, there is no guaranteed ROI nor future value. It’s important to understand that the main return on your investment is the privilege of becoming a citizen of St Kitts and Nevis.
