Gizane Campos We’re all seeing firsthand the growth of cryptocurrency as a go-to wealth-building asset. The St Kitts and Nevis government has decided to align itself with future-thinking country’s offering immigrant investment programs by embracing the crypto industry.
Like Hong Kong’s Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, St Kitts and Nevis now accepts cryptocurrency as a partial source of wealth for applicants to secure St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment (CBI).
This flips the script for investors with hefty cryptocurrency holdings as they can now use them for wealth verification, expanding the pool of eligible applicants–a win-win for both the country and crypto investors.
The St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) Communications Division emailed its network of Authorized Agents to announce the change, outlining the new requirements and procedures. To ensure transparency and compliance, applicants using cryptocurrency as a wealth source will pay extra due diligence fees and provide additional documentation to validate the authenticity and legality of the crypto holdings.
CBI Sponsorship
St Kitts and Nevis widened the door to potential applicants by introducing a new provision that allows applications to be financially sponsored by the parents or children of the main applicant.
The new provision is validated with birth certificates, making it easier for families to pool resources and support an applicant’s journey to dual citizenship and a St Kitts and Nevis passport.
Sponsors, like the main applicant, will be fully vetted and obligated to submit detailed documentation, including evidence of funds origin, proof of address, bank statements, and reference letters, as well as undergo due diligence checks.
Why These Changes Matter for Applicants
Accepting cryptocurrency as a partial wealth source is a big step in modernizing citizenship by investment, a natural coincidence considering St Kitts and Nevis’s pioneering role in the industry.
Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase, stated back in 2022, “Cryptocurrency will enable a new wave of digital nomads to acquire citizenship or residency in jurisdictions that accept Bitcoin.” Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy Michael Saylor shared his thoughts on integrating crypto and citizenship by investment, stating, “Bitcoin is the ultimate passport. It grants you financial sovereignty, and soon, nations will recognize it as a legitimate means for investment migration.”
The option to secure St Kitts and Nevis dual citizenship through cryptocurrency investment will undoubtably elevate the country’s standing in the Global Crypto-Friendly Nations Report, positioning crypto investors at the forefront of a shifting industry.
Financial sponsorship clears the way for investors to support family members in their plan B passport goals, which is attractive to wealthy families who want to ensure multiple generations secure their future without each family member going through the full investment process on their own.
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