Saint Kitts and Nevis · Spouse visas
Saint Kitts and Nevis Spouse of a citizen
Residence Permit for the Spouse of a Citizen of Saint Christopher and Nevis
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Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for Saint Kitts and Nevis. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Government fees
- XCD 200 ≈ $74
Cost, time and long term
Government feesXCD 200 ≈ $74
- XCD 200 (≈ $74)Fee for a residence permit for the spouse of a citizen, under the Immigration Act fee schedule.
Permanent residenceGeneral rule: 7 years of residence
Permanent residence can be granted to people who have lived in the country for at least seven years and own substantial assets in the Federation, as judged by the Minister.
CitizenshipConditions
A person married to a citizen is entitled to be registered as a citizen on application, with no minimum residence period stated, and takes the oath of allegiance.
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Spouse of a citizen of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
What you must show1
- Fee of XCD 200 (≈ $74) for the residence permit for the spouse of a citizen.
Documents5
- Application form, passport, birth certificate and marriage certificate.
- Decree absolute for any earlier marriage, and the birth certificate of the spouse.
- Affidavit of support and evidence of own assets.
- One passport photograph and proof of a passed HIV test.
- Birth certificate of each unmarried child under 18.
When you become tax resident
How Saint Kitts and Nevis decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
Section 3(1) provides that earned income arising outside the State of a person not ordinarily resident or not domiciled is taxable only when received in the State, and that a person in the State for a temporary purpose with under six months' residence is not taxed on it; this section is disapplied for non-company persons from 1 May 1980.
- Foreign-source income
No individual income tax
Income tax on individuals was abolished in 1980, so individuals are not charged income tax on Kittitian or Nevisian income or on foreign-source income; income tax applies to corporate entities under the Income Tax Act Cap 20.22.
All tax rules for Saint Kitts and Nevis Tax records checked
Full official text
For the foreign spouse of a citizen of Saint Christopher and Nevis. The Immigration Act sets a fee for this residence permit and a document list for residence applications. 1
What you must show and pay
- A fee of XCD 200 (≈ $74) · Fee for a residence permit for the spouse of a citizen, under the Immigration Act fee schedule. 1
Requirements
- Spouse of a citizen of Saint Christopher and Nevis. 1
- Fee of XCD 200 (≈ $74) for the residence permit for the spouse of a citizen. 1
- Application form, passport, birth certificate and marriage certificate. 1
- Decree absolute for any earlier marriage, and the birth certificate of the spouse. 1
- Affidavit of support and evidence of own assets. 1
- One passport photograph and proof of a passed HIV test. 1
- Birth certificate of each unmarried child under 18. 1
Stay
- Residence permit.
Family
Birth certificates of unmarried children under 18 are included in the application.
Official sources
- Immigration Act, Cap. 6.02 (revision date 31 Dec 2020), ss. 6, 25 and 26 · Law Commission of Saint Christopher and Nevis · checked 2026-10-11
- Constitution of Saint Christopher and Nevis, section 92 (registration as citizens) · Law Commission of Saint Christopher and Nevis · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Mexico | – | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Partner of a citizen Colombia | – | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a citizen Costa Rica | – | 1 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Spouse of a resident Brazil | – | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen?
A fee of XCD 200 (≈ $74). Fee for a residence permit for the spouse of a citizen, under the Immigration Act fee schedule.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen?
Residence permit.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a citizen?
Birth certificates of unmarried children under 18 are included in the application.
Does the Spouse of a citizen lead to permanent residence in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The general rule for permanent residence in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 7 years of residence.
How are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. The standard rules apply: The Income Tax Act charges tax on persons' income arising in or outside the State, but section 3(3) states that the charge does not apply to income accruing on or after 1 May 1980 to any person other than a company; no personal income tax rate is therefore applied to individuals' foreign-source income.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 2 official sources. Status: partly verified; the page marks the facts an official source does not fully confirm.
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- Immigration Act, Cap. 6.02 (revision date 31 Dec 2020), ss. 6, 25 and 26 · Law Commission of Saint Christopher and Nevis · checked 2026-10-11
- Constitution of Saint Christopher and Nevis, section 92 (registration as citizens) · Law Commission of Saint Christopher and Nevis · checked 2026-10-11
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