St.Kitts Bans Russian, Belarusian Nationals from CBI Program

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The St.Kitts and Nevis Government has announced a full ban on russian and belarus nationals from applying for citizenship by investment program due to international sanctions imposed by US, UK and EU on Russia due to Ukraine war.

The CIU has announced new list of restricted countries, who are barred from applying for citizenship by investment program effective from Jul 27, 2023. The regulations were published in Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship By Investment (Exclusion) Order, SRO 27 of 2023

The CIU has stopped processing CBI applications from nationals Russia and Belarus from March 31, 2023.  Further, Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship By Investment (Exclusion) Order, 2023 was published and gazetted on July 27, 2023..

All citizens of Russia/Belarus of the following categories, irrespective of where they live, including dual citizens are excluded from applying.

  • Citizens
  • Dual nationals
  • Citizens who have permanent resident status in other countries.
  • Citizens by marriage.

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Mr. Prabhu Balakrishnan, is the Founder and CEO of Best Citizenships. World's Leading expert in citizenship and residence by investment programs 15+ years experience with high net worth clients. Founded several startup brands for CBI industry. A Pioneer advocating Global mobility with dual Citizenship. Other interests include migration, computers, finance, travel, startups and crypto.

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