Head to head
Panama vs St Kitts and Nevis
Three key differences
- Different status types: Panama grants permanent residence, St Kitts and Nevis grants citizenship — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: St Kitts and Nevis runs $45,000 below Panama.
- Upper timeline: Panama is 3 months shorter than St Kitts and Nevis.
Field
Panama
St Kitts and Nevis
Status type
Permanent residence
Citizenship
Min. investment
$300,000
$250,000
Government & due diligence
$5,000
$10,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$305,000
$260,000
Timeline
1–3 mo
4–6 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
30 d / 5 yrs
Visit required
Yes
No
Eligible family
spouse + children under 25 in education
spouse + children under 25 + parents over 55
Dual citizenship
N/A
Yes
Years to citizenship
5 yrs
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Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
Policy-volatile
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.