In the fall of 2019, businessman Vasily R. from Belgorod reached out. He is 35 years old and married for the second time. He has no children with his current wife but has a seven-year-old daughter from his first marriage.
The client wanted to create a "safety cushion" by obtaining second citizenship in a country with a stable political environment. His business partner had chosen Dominica for this purpose, so Vasily also considered participating in one of the Caribbean citizenship programs.
The lawyers suggested Saint Kitts as an option. Vasily liked this choice for several reasons:
- No additional donations or fees would be required for Saint Kitts if a child is born in the family in the future.
- There is no residency requirement, eliminating extra costs.
- Parents aged 55 or older can participate in the program along with the primary applicant (Vasily planned to include his 56-year-old mother in the application).
Steps for Obtaining Citizenship
Step 1. A cooperation agreement was signed.
Step 2. The lawyers compiled the application within two weeks. Vasily paid half the cost of the company's services and covered the Due Diligence fee. The documents were submitted to the Saint Kitts Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) for government review.
Step 3. Originals of the documents were prepared for notarization (this procedure took one day).
Step 4. After receiving a positive response from the review, a new package of documents was sent to Saint Kitts.
Step 5. From October 2019 to February 2020, all confirmations and approvals were received from the Saint Kitts Citizenship by Investment Unit.
Step 6. The client made the required investment and paid the remaining half of the company’s service fees.
Step 7. After completing several formal procedures (including taking the Oath of Allegiance online), Vasily received citizenship certificates and passports for his family.
Case Results:
Vasily and his family members received their Saint Kitts passports three months after the initial consultation.
