Saint Kitts and Nevis
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Basseterre
- Population
- 46,922
- 2025
- Area
- 261 km²
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar
- XCD
- GDP per capita
- US$25,223
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Saint Kitts and Nevis fully recognises and permits dual citizenship; applicants are not required to renounce their original nationality.
Saint Kitts and Nevis (Americas) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #15/145 (91.6/100). Lowest relative position: Global Safety Index — #153/203 (53.8/100). The passport ranks #29/198 and reaches 162 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 66.9/100 (#66/199). On the entry side, 132/197 passports can enter Saint Kitts and Nevis without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity59.4
- Safety & Stability53.8
- Economy & Income79.6
- Education75.3
- Environment & Clean Water81.6
- Infrastructure97.3
- Digital Connectivity72.9
- Learning Quality43.6
- Educational Attainment100.0
- Expected Years of Schooling87.0
- Education Spending61.6
- Basic Access100.0
- Violent Crime0.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism87.3
- Law Enforcement & Order67.9
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes73.3
- Coverage & Access92.8
- Health Workforce & Facilities48.2
- Spending & Investment23.5
- Financial Protection43.6
- Personal Income Tax100.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security43.4
- Rule of Law & Property Rights61.2
- Political Stability87.3
- Institutions & Regulation65.8
- Financial Soundness48.1
- Monetary Stability100.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement70.0
- Education75.3
- Healthcare59.4
- Safety53.8
- Quality of Life72.5
- Cost of living57.0
- Passport75.0
- Passport75.0
- Quality of Life72.5
- Safety53.8
- Healthcare59.4
- Purchasing power & price stability43.3
- Education75.3
- Wealth Protection70.5
- Tax91.6
- Cost of living57.0
- Healthcare59.4
- Safety53.8
- Quality of Life72.5
- Tax91.6
- Wealth Protection70.5
- Affordable Prices38.5
- Price Stability100.0
- Purchasing power29.1
At a glance
Entering Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Visa-free: 127 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 5 passports
- e-Visa: 65 passports
- Consular visa required: 0 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 10/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme
Frequently asked questions about Saint Kitts and Nevis
What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre.
What is the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
According to the World Bank, Saint Kitts and Nevis had a population of 46,922 in 2025.
What is the official language of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The official language of Saint Kitts and Nevis is English.
What currency does Saint Kitts and Nevis use?
Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
Does Saint Kitts and Nevis allow dual citizenship?
Saint Kitts and Nevis fully recognises and permits dual citizenship; applicants are not required to renounce their original nationality.
How strong is the Saint Kitts and Nevis passport?
The Saint Kitts and Nevis passport ranks #29 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 162 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders?
Holders of the Saint Kitts and Nevis passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 41 destinations and need an e-Visa for 44. Full list: Saint Kitts and Nevis passport page.
How many passports can enter Saint Kitts and Nevis without applying for a visa in advance?
132 of 197 passports can enter Saint Kitts and Nevis without applying for a consular visa in advance: 127 visa-free and 5 with an eTA. 65 need an e-Visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Saint Kitts and Nevis offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Saint Kitts and Nevis: St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
In Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme requires a minimum investment starting from US$250,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
In Saint Kitts and Nevis, an application under St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme takes about 3–6 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis through these programmes?
St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme grants citizenship directly (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
In Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme can include spouse, children under 25 and parents aged 55+.
Where is Saint Kitts and Nevis strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Saint Kitts and Nevis is strongest on the Tax Freedom Index (#15 of 145) and weakest on the Global Safety Index (#153 of 203).
How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for quality of life?
Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 72.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #64 of 211.
Is Saint Kitts and Nevis expensive to live in?
Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 57.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #143 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 53.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #153 of 203.
How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for healthcare?
Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 59.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #85 of 192.
How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for education?
Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 75.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #44 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
