St. Kitts is a stunningly beautiful island of lush vegetation and pristine rain forests, with beautiful beaches, and is located in the Leeward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean. The population is about 46,000 and comprises a land area of about 65 square miles. It's sister island Nevis is situated only 2 miles south and is just as enchanting in its beauty. St. Kitts is considered the monther colony for both the English and French.
Both St. Kitts and Nevis have a long and dramatic history going back to 1623 when the islands were first settled, giving the islands a rich historic heritage.
NEWS UPDATE:
American Airlines adds two additional flights from Miami to Robert Bradshaw International, new fights will leave St. Kitts early morning
American Airlines which operates a scheduled daily non-stop flight from Miami International Airport to St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport is to add two-nonstop flights to St. Kitts in November bringing the number of flights from the Sunshine State to nine weekly.
According to the St. Kitts Tourism Authority’s Public Relations firm in New York, the two additional flights beginning on November 16, 2012, just in time to impact the peak winter 2012/2013 travel season will operate from Miami on Fridays and Sundays, supplementing the carrier’s existing daily non-stop service from Miami and allowing for more connections from North American and international feeder markets.
The southbound American Airlines flight AA1153 will depart Miami (MIA) at 4:45 p.m. and arrive into St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) at 8:35 p.m. every Friday and Sunday.
The northbound return flight AA1726 will depart St. Kitts at 8:40 a.m. and arrive into Miami at 11:05 a.m. every Saturday and Monday. American Airlines will use a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 144 Economy Class seats and 16 Business Class seats for this flight. All flights are listed in local time.
The move increases American Airlines’ service to St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport from its major Miami hub to nine flights per week. American Airlines also operates a twice weekly service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to St. Kitts.
WINAIR returns to St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport
The 19-seat, twin engine aircraft will conveniently connect St. Kitts with key incoming international flights to St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport from Europe and North America, and will reintroduce a daily domestic air service between Nevis and St. Kitts.
“Incoming international transfers into St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana Airport destined for St. Kitts will now have a smoother experience with a shorter wait time as well.”
The new service will depart St. Maarten at 5:55 pm daily for St. Kitts and overnight in Nevis nightly after arriving from St. Kitts at 6:55 pm. The flight will start its daily morning journey back to St. Maarten at 9:00 a.m. from Nevis and 9:35 am from St. Kitts, arriving in St. Maarten at 10:05 a.m.
WINAIR’s President and CEO Michael Cleaver said, “Winair is a leaner and better airline after our recent reorganization and we are confident that our reliability is top quality. We are happy to be reintroducing a St. Kitts service after a gap of more than three years.
New Luxury Terminal at International Airport Will Support Upscale Tourism
Basseterre, St. Kitts (August 25, 2010) – On Thursday, August 19, 2010, St. Kitts announced that a new private air terminal will be built at the island’s Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. Construction of the new terminal is scheduled to begin in February 2011, with FBO service operations commencing at the end of 2012.
“This is a significant step forward in the transformation of St. Kitts’ tourism product,” said Senator Ricky Skerritt, Minister of Tourism & International Transport. “With competition for the global private jet market so intense, this project is designed to facilitate the type of arrival and departure experience that discerning travelers, including entertainment celebrities, sports stars and international investors, expect. This new private air terminal will enable St. Kitts to deliver the highest quality of personalized service to passengers on private Jets, as well as scheduled VIP arrivals, featuring our genuinely welcoming Kittitian hospitality.”
To be located towards the west of the main RLB Airport parking apron, the new private terminal will consist of world class lounges, a business center, and related offices and processing facilities, as well as an elegantly landscaped courtyard and events centre. The first phase of the development will feature the main tropical-styled and environmentally friendly terminal, with later phases to include a dedicated parking apron, and an extension of the terminal. The first phase investment will value approximately US$6 million, with the total cost of the final project estimated at US$ 15 million.
The new private air terminal will be constructed and operated by Veling Limited with full ownership to be transferred to The St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) at the end of the concession contract period. Veling Limited is a global aviation solution provider based in Mauritius and London, England. The architect and interior decorator for the new terminal is internationally acclaimed Bobby Mukherji & Associates, awarded recently as one of India’s top ten design firms.
Located in the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, St. Kitts offers a diverse tourism product developed from the destination’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and rich history. The island’s stunning variety of tourism attractions include hiking through the tropical rainforest, riding the scenic railway that connects the island’s sugar plantations, visiting the Caribelle Batik factory, touring Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, the only man-made UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Eastern Caribbean, and the more traditional vacation pastimes such as watersports, golf, shopping, tennis, gourmet dining, gaming at one of St. Kitts’ two casinos or simply relaxing on one of the island’s sandy beaches. Guests can select from accommodations ranging from intimate plantation inns to larger hotels or resorts..
EU signs visa waiver pacts with six countries
Brussels, May 29 : The European Union (EU) Thursday signed visa waiver agreements with Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Mauritius, Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Seychelles.
The agreement provides for visa-free travel (not exceeding three months during a six-month period) for citizens from the 27-member European block and the six Island nations.
To obtain the scheme, citizens must have valid passports. The provision applies to all purposes of travel, except to persons travelling to carry out a paid activity.
View St. Kitts-Nevis and EU Sign Visa Waiver agreement.
NEW REGULATIONS - Citizenship by Investment :
New regulations enter into force the 1st of January 2012. Major changes involve higher registration fees and investment requirements.
If you are considering this citizenship program to your benefits, please note you are welcome to file your application in 2011 and save a substantial amount.
IMPORTANT: Iranian citizens living in Iran DO NOT qualify for citizenship of St. Kitts & Nevis
Investment in Real Estate :
The qualifying purchase value of the real estate is US$ 400,000 and higher.
The registration fees applicable will be:
a. US$ 50,000 for the main applicant
b. US$ 25,000 for a spouse
c. US$ 25,000 for each child under 18 years, and d. US$ 50,000 for unmarried dependent child of the applicant between the ages of 18 and 25.
Government fee for background check (due diligence) is US$ 7,000 for the main applicant and US$ 4,000 for every dependent applicant over 16.
After 5 years you can sell the real estate. However, the property will NOT qualify the new owner for citizenship by investment if the first owner’s citizenship by investment application was approved before 2012.
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The Citizenship-by-Investment Program of St. Kitts and Nevis is the oldest program of this type, operating since 1984, and is most trusted and reputable.
Currently, it will take you an average of three months to have your application processed and passport issued.
Your citizenship is for your lifetime. You can renew the passport upon expiry or all pages full.
Passport of St. Kitts & Nevis is very convenient for travelling. It allows visa-free entry to all Schengen area countries, UK, Hong Kong, Canada, and 120 other countries.
