Head to head
Italy vs St Kitts and Nevis
Three key differences
- Different status types: Italy grants long-term residence, St Kitts and Nevis grants citizenship — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: St Kitts and Nevis runs $12,000 below Italy.
Field
Italy
St Kitts and Nevis
Status type
Long-term residence
Citizenship
Min. investment
$270,000
$250,000
Government & due diligence
$2,000
$10,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$272,000
$260,000
Timeline
3–6 mo
4–6 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
No
Eligible family
配偶 + 未成年子女 + 依赖父母
配偶 + 25岁以下子女 + 55岁以上父母
Dual citizenship
N/A
Yes
Years to PR
5 yrs
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Years to citizenship
10 yrs
—
Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
None
None
● Numerically favourable on that line. A number, not a recommendation — no program wins every line.
Figures reflect prevailing industry terms, compiled 2026-08-11. Rules and fees change without notice; official announcements and a case-by-case assessment govern. Totals exclude the service fee, which runs $500–$8,000 by program.