The Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program has two specific donation options. Both are government approved pathways and having the same investment requirement of USD 250,000
- SISC Contribution – USD 250,000
- Marriott PBO Option – USD 250,000 (PBO approved project)
The Royal St. Kitts Beach Resort (St. Kitts Marriott) is a jewel for hospitality and sustainable tourism in St.Kitts and Nevis. It is a model of sustainable tourism that delivers local employment and infrastructure benefits. As part of the Public Benefit Option, this resort showcases how tourism and community development go hand in hand.
Key Advantages
If you are researching between the two options, note the important differences…
1. Marriott PBO is one time real estate donation or contribution to the hotel development. It is not real estate investment. No returns or ownership and contirbution is not-recoverable.
2. The PBO Processing time is very fast 60 days compared to SISC which is quite slow (90 days).
3. Free stay in hotel or marriott membership with bonvoy points can be spent any any Marriott hotels worldwide.
4. Marriott is a PBO government approved project. You can invest with confidence and peace of mind.
5. No physical visit or residency requirement. Application process can be completed fully remotely.
6. No post approval fees for single applicants. The Marriott PBO option is best suited for single applicants. It can be slightly expensive for families compared to SISC due to post approval fees which is applicable for family members starting from spouse.
7. Agency fee – To encourage PBO option, we offer a 50% discount in our agency fee towards the application.
Expected Costs
- PBO Contribution – USD 250,000
- Due Diligence fee – USD 10,000
- Total: USD 260,000* for Single applicant.
*Additional bank fee, courier fee, agency fee, application fee, passport fee applies. Post approval fees applies for family members only.
The Royal St Kitts Beach resort (Marriott) is operated under Government oversight with regular monitoring by the Citizenship Unit. Your donation will create hundreds of jobs sustained by Marriott operations.
PBO vs SISC
Below are key differences between the two options
| Feature | Marriott PBO (Public Benefit Option) | SISC Donation |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Type | Contribution to approved public benefit project (e.g. Marriott-backed development if approved under PBO) | Direct contribution to Sustainable Island State Contribution government fund |
| Minimum Investment (Single / Family up to 4) | US$250,000 | US$250,000 |
| Refundable? | No | No |
| Asset Ownership | No direct ownership (unless specific project offers structure outside pure PBO contribution) | None |
| Post Approval Fees | Family members only | No |
| Additional perks | Free holidays, marriott membership or bonvoy points | None |
| Processing time | 60 days | 90 days |
| Citizenship | Same citizenship/passport rights | Same citizenship/passport rights |
| Due Diligence Fees | Main applicant US$10,000; dependants 16+ US$7,500 | Same |
| Mandatory Interview | Yes | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | None | None |
| Passport Strength | Same | Same |
| Family Inclusion | Same eligibility rules | Same eligibility rules |
| Best suited for | Single applicants | Families (2+) |
