Renunciation of St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship
This service guides you through the legal and practical steps to formally renounce St. Kitts & Nevis citizenship. We verify eligibility, prepare and witness declarations, compile supporting evidence, submit your application to the competent ministry, pay government fees on your behalf, track the file, and arrange passport surrender and certificate delivery. You receive a clear project plan, weekly status updates, and a dedicated contact for a fully remote and hassle-free process. Clients who originally obtained status via citizenship by investment in St. Kitts & Nevis benefit from our familiarity with program documentation and sequencing.
Eligibility & Pre-Checks
We confirm you meet the legal requirements and understand the effects before filing.
- You are 18+ and of full capacity.
- You already hold, or will obtain, another citizenship so you do not become stateless.
- You understand travel, banking, and domicile impacts after renunciation.
- You acknowledge your St. Kitts & Nevis passport will be surrendered, and you will cease to be a citizen upon registration of the renunciation.
- We flag edge cases such as wartime/public-policy holds, pending legal matters, or name inconsistencies and plan the correct route.
How it works
- Discovery call and eligibility confirmation.
- Checklist issued; you provide scans and basic details.
- We draft the declaration and supporting letter, arrange witnessing, and assemble the file.
- We submit your application, pay government fees, and track progress.
- We coordinate passport surrender and deliver your Certificate of Renunciation.
- We help you notify banks and counterparties and update records.
Timeline & Milestones (indicative)
- Pre-check and document prep: 5–10 business days.
- Filing for registration of renunciation: usually 6–10 weeks, dependent on the authority workload.
Certificate issuance and dispatch: typically 1–2 weeks after registration. Items like notifications and banking updates can start as soon as the certificate is issued
Declaration & Document Preparation
We prepare your renunciation declaration in the prescribed form and compile evidentiary documents. Common pitfalls we prevent include photo specifications, name/order mismatches, unverified translations, and out-of-date proof of other citizenship.
What you prepare (Docs)
- Signed declaration and cover letter (we draft both for you).
- Two new compliant passport-size photos.
- Birth certificate
- St Kitts & Nevis Certificate of Registration / Citizenship, as applicable.
- Proof of other citizenship or evidence of imminent acquisition.
- Original SKN passport for surrender at the appropriate stage.
What you receive (Docs)
- Government-ready application pack.
- Submission confirmation and fee receipts.
Witnessing & Notarization
We arrange witnessing by a consular officer or acceptable notary and coordinate courier of originals. If an in-person consular appointment is preferable, we book it and prepare you; otherwise we organize notarization to the specifications required.
Filing & Government Liaison
We submit your renunciation file, pay the application fee, and monitor progress through registration. You receive regular status updates and any additional document requests are handled promptly.
Typical timeline
- Pre-check and document prep: 5–10 business days.
- Filing to registration of renunciation: usually 6–10 weeks (varies by authority workload).
- Certificate issuance and dispatch: typically 1–2 weeks after registration.
Timelines are indicative; we communicate conservatively and keep you updated.
St. Kitts & Nevis Passport Surrender & Certificate of Renunciation
We coordinate the passport surrender step and arrange collection or secure shipping of your Certificate of Renunciation once granted. After registration, you cease to be a SKN citizen and must travel on your other passport.
What you prepare (Surrender & Certificate)
- Original St. Kitts & Nevis passport.
- Delivery address and identity verification for document return.
What you receive (Surrender & Certificate)
- Acknowledgment of passport surrender.
- Official Certificate of Renunciation.
- Guidance on notifying banks and counterparties.
Post-Renunciation NotificationsWe help you update records so your new status is recognized.
- Banking and investment KYC updates.
- Employer and professional body notifications.
- Immigration, residency, and travel profile adjustments were relevant.
What you prepare (Notifications)
- List of institutions to notify.
- Any forms or letters they require.
What you receive (Notifications)
- Drafted notices and submission support.
- Confirmation of successful updates where possible.
Remote St. Kitts Citizenship Renunciation vs. In-Person
Most steps are handled remotely. You may sign with a notary or at a mission/consulate. In-person presence is typically not required beyond witnessing options and any courier handovers; if a visit is preferred, we consolidate everything into a single appointment.
Data Protection
Your documents are handled via secure channels, shared only with the Ministry, missions/consulates, notarization partners, and couriers as necessary. We retain records only as required by regulation and engagement terms.
Fees & Payments
Government fees and professional fees apply. As of the latest guidance:
- EC$500 non-refundable application fee
- EC$650 Certificate of Renunciation issuance fee
Fees are set by the authorities and can change; we’ll confirm current amounts before filing.
About the Service
This service guides you through the legal and practical steps to formally renounce St. Kitts & Nevis citizenship. We verify eligibility, prepare and witness declarations, compile supporting evidence, submit your application to the competent ministry, pay government fees on your behalf, track the file, and arrange passport surrender and certificate delivery. You receive a clear project plan, weekly status updates, and a dedicated contact for a fully remote and hassle-free process.
Scope includes pre-checks, drafting, witnessing coordination, government liaison, and post-approval notifications. Exclusions include tax advice, litigation, and translation beyond what’s required for filing.
Who this is for
You already hold another citizenship, or will soon acquire one, and you need a compliant, documented exit from St. Kitts & Nevis nationality. This is ideal if you want predictable timelines, clear preparation, and minimal in-person steps. It’s also suitable for clients requiring synchronized updates to banking, HR records, or immigration files after renunciation, including those who gained status through the Citizenship by Investment in St. Kitts & Nevis program.
Yes. You must already hold, or be acquiring, another citizenship to avoid statelessness.
Most files complete in about 6–10 weeks from submission, plus 1–2 weeks for certificate issuance and delivery. Your exact timeline depends on the authority workload and how quickly supporting documents are finalized.
Usually no. Most steps can be handled remotely with a witnessed declaration and couriered documents. If any in-person step is required, we consolidate it for efficiency.
Your St. Kitts & Nevis passport is surrendered during the process. After registration of renunciation, you must use your other passport for all travel.
Expedite options depend on authority availability and document readiness. We compress drafting and witnessing timelines and request priority handling where appropriate, but official processing times are outside our control.
You can sign before an acceptable local notary; we’ll specify the exact witnessing and legalization requirements. Contact us for more information.
You should hold, or be certain to obtain, another citizenship. If your other passport is imminent, we plan to sequence so you file when compliant.
Many institutions require updated KYC when nationality changes. We draft notices and help you update records; for tax or immigration questions, we coordinate with your advisors.
Renunciation is intended to be permanent. Re-acquiring SKN citizenship later would require a new application under the current St. Kitts & Nevis citizenship law then in force.
Renunciation by minors is generally not applicable without special circumstances and legal representation. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
