On the approved list for Citizenship by Investment

What the list says

The Unit describes Four Seasons Resort Estates as iconic villas within the prestigious Four Seasons resort, with access to a golf course, spa and dining. The Villas at Pinneys Beach has its own entry, with contact details but no description.

There is no separate entry for Nevis Peak Residences on the list. The Nevis Island Administration stated in April 2025 that each Nevis Peak residence qualifies for the Citizenship by Investment Programme; the Unit's list is the reference for what is approved, and the Unit processes every application.

How the real estate option works, in the Unit's words

The Unit states that buyers purchase in government-approved developments, which may include resorts, villas, residential properties or hotel projects. The process, it says, typically takes about three to six months, depending on due diligence, Unit approval and completion of the property purchase.

The steps it lists are: select an authorised agent, submit the application with the required documents and fees, choose an approved development and complete the purchase, await due diligence and processing, then receive approval.

The Unit says family members who can be included are a spouse, children under 30, dependent parents and grandparents, and that there is no residency requirement to maintain citizenship.

Holding period

Under the programme, the Unit states, a property must be held for at least seven years before it can be resold, and it must remain in an approved development during that period to keep the applicant eligible. After seven years the owner may sell, and the Unit states that keeping the property after that point leaves citizenship intact.

The Unit says fees, including due diligence and application processing fees and real estate expenses such as legal fees, stamp duty and government taxes, vary by property and route. This article does not state fee amounts; the Unit's page is the source for any current requirement.

The developments behind the names

Four Seasons Resort Nevis opened in February 1991 and covers about 350 acres between Nevis Peak and Pinney's Beach, with an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones II course, a spa, four restaurants and eight tennis courts, per the resort's facts. Its facts list 80 residential units alongside the hotel rooms.

Nevis Peak Residences, the newest enclave, was described in April 2025 sources as 52 homes in four buildings. The Villas at Pinney's Beach was reported by Robb Report in April 2025 as the next phase, with four- and five-bedroom homes in whole and fractional ownership.

What it means for owners and visitors

The Unit's pages are the place to confirm current requirements. For the resort residences and villas themselves, the team at St. Kitts and Nevis Sotheby's International Realty can explain what is on offer and arrange a visit.