Saint Kitts and Nevis is among five Eastern Caribbean countries preparing to enact landmark legislation in September 2025 to establish a Regional Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Regulator. The move marks a significant step toward strengthening transparency, security, and oversight across the region’s CBI programmes.

The regulator will issue binding standards for national CBI Units, enforce compliance, and publish annual reports. New measures include biometric data collection, residency requirements for approved applicants, and financial support for CARICOM IMPACS and the Joint Regional Communications Centre (JRCC), which conduct applicant vetting.

The initiative follows extensive regional and international engagement, including consultations with the U.S., UK, EU, and other key industry stakeholders. It began with the US-Caribbean Roundtable hosted in Saint Kitts in 2023, and has since involved joint agreements, MOUs, and stakeholder feedback on draft legislation.

Officials from Saint Kitts and Nevis have affirmed their commitment to responsible and secure CBI practices, recognizing the programme’s importance to economic resilience amid global challenges.

By supporting this legislation, Saint Kitts and Nevis joins its regional partners in protecting the integrity of their CBI programmes while ensuring they continue to deliver lasting benefits for their people.