Citizenship by Marriage in St. Kitts & Nevis

Important eligibility considerations for spouse naturalization include:

1. Neither spouse can be a national or permanent resident of restricted countries (Russia, Belarus, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and North Korea)

2. For applicants from countries or religions permitting multiple marriages, only the first wife is eligible for naturalization unless:

• There is legal divorce documentation and subsequent remarriage
• The first wife is deceased and the husband has remarried

3. The applying citizen must have held St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship for at least one year
4. Both spouses must pass due diligence checks

Required Documentation

1. Personal Documents

• Valid passport copies for both spouses
• Birth certificates with apostille for both spouses
• National ID card copies (if applicable)
• Professional and educational certificates
• Recent passport-sized photos (taken within the last 6 months)
• Current residential address proof

2. Marriage Documentation

• Original marriage certificate with apostille
• Divorce certificates from previous marriages (if applicable)
• Death certificate of previous spouse (if applicable)

3. Financial and Professional Documents

• Bank reference letters
• Professional reference letters
• Employment verification letter
• Recent bank statements (last 6 months)
• Evidence of source of funds

4. Background Verification

• Police clearance certificates from country of birth
• Police clearance from countries of residence for past 10 years
• Military records (if applicable)

5. St. Kitts and Nevis Citizen Spouse Documents

• Proof of citizenship (passport or citizenship certificate)
• Proof of residence in St. Kitts and Nevis (if applicable)
• Evidence of one year of citizenship

6. Additional Requirements

• Completed application forms
• Statutory declaration of support
• Medical examination reports
• Affidavit of support (if applicable)
• Two character reference letters