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The government fee for a St Kitts and Nevis CBI passport renewal is USD 1,055; standard and natural born citizens pay EC$250 (about USD 93) from age 16 and EC$150 (about USD 56) under 16. Published processing is 4 to 6 weeks and the renewal itself is fully remote. The defining 2026 fact is the mandatory biometric enrolment programme: every CBI citizen, including dependants and children, must complete an in person biometric appointment by 31 July 2027, and when the passport is within six months of expiry the family tiered enrolment fee (USD 2,500 first adult, USD 2,000 second adult, USD 1,300 per child under 16) includes the renewal. Adult passports are valid 10 years and children under 16 receive 5 year passports.
All figures are time-sensitive: governments amend fee schedules and requirements with notice periods that vary from months to days. Verify any figure against the linked official source before acting. Information, not advice.
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Government fees, verified
Every figure below is quoted in the currency the government actually sets it in, with an approximate US Dollar equivalent, and carries the official source it was verified against. Overseas missions charge their own consular schedules in local currency, which are separate schedules rather than conversions of the domestic fee.
| Fee item | Amount | Notes | Official source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government renewal fee, CBI citizen | USD 1,055 | Confirmed CIU government renewal fee for CBI passport holders; during the enrolment programme it is included in the biometric fee when a renewal is due | ciu.gov.kn · verified 2026-06-25 | # |
| Government renewal fee, standard or natural born citizen (16+) | EC$250 (about USD 93) | Ordinary fee, set in East Caribbean Dollars; the London High Commission charges its own schedule in GBP (£125 adult, £75 under 16, £200 CBI) | stkittsnevishcuk.gov.kn · verified 2026-06-25 | # |
| Government renewal fee, under 16 | EC$150 (about USD 56) | Children receive 5 year passports | stkittsnevishcuk.gov.kn · verified 2026-06-25 | # |
| Biometric enrolment (per person, to 31 July 2027) | USD 2,500 / 2,000 / 1,300 | First adult (16+) / second adult in the same family / child under 16; includes the renewal when the passport is within six months of expiry | ciu.gov.kn · verified 2026-06-24 | # |
| Document authentication | EC$60 (about USD 22) | Per document, where required | stkittsnevishcuk.gov.kn · verified 2026-06-25 | # |
Government fees only. Agent service fees (typically USD 500 to 1,500 for a fully managed renewal), courier charges and any apostille or translation costs are separate and are confirmed in a personalised quote.
Documents and process
Renewal itself is fully remote: it is handled through any St Kitts and Nevis High Commission, embassy, consulate or authorised agent, with no visit to the federation required. The one in person step is the biometric enrolment appointment, and the 2026 programme added overseas centres, including Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Toronto, Taipei and Rabat, rolled out in phases, so no Caribbean trip is needed. Expedited handling is not officially advertised for renewals; the most effective time saver is booking the biometric appointment early and submitting a complete, correctly translated package the first time.
Biometrics and deadlines
St Kitts and Nevis launched its mandatory National Biometric Enrolment and Passport Modernisation Programme on 14 April 2026. It applies to citizens who obtained citizenship through the CBI programme, including all dependants and children; native born and descent citizens are outside the retrospective programme and have their biometrics captured through ordinary passport issuance. Enrolment must be completed by 31 July 2027, and from 1 August 2027 non enrolled CBI passports are deactivated for international travel until enrolment is completed. The Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (ECCIRA) framework, established in December 2025, would introduce mandatory biometrics, a 30 day physical presence requirement within the first five years and an initial 5 year passport upgraded to 10 years after orientation across its five member states. Its implementation has been postponed from April 2026 to mid 2026, and existing renewal rules remain in force until it takes effect.
Verified renewal requirements and deadlines, recorded only where supported by official sources. Each entry links to the official source it was verified against; verify against the linked official source before acting.
Launched 14 April 2026; Citizenship Programme citizens must complete in-person biometric enrolment by 31 July 2027, after which non-enrolled passports are deactivated for international travel until enrolment is completed, with overseas enrolment centres including Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Toronto, Taipei and Rabat.
The Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority framework, established in December 2025, has had its implementation postponed to mid-2026; existing renewal rules remain in force until it takes effect.
Why requirements change. Governments periodically revise passport validity, biometric standards and presence requirements as programmes are modernised and regional frameworks such as ECCIRA take shape. We record each verified change in the regulatory change observatory. Recorded for information only from official sources as at the last-checked date. This is not legal advice. Verify against the linked official source before acting.
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Families
Every dependant on the original CBI application renews through the same process and must also complete biometric enrolment to age appropriate standards. The enrolment fee is family tiered: USD 2,500 for the first adult (16+), USD 2,000 for a second adult in the same family and USD 1,300 per child under 16, so a family of two adults and two children pays USD 7,100, with any due renewals included when the passports are within six months of expiry.
Questions
Yes for CBI citizens. Since 14 April 2026, every citizen who obtained citizenship through the CBI programme, including dependants and children, must complete in person biometric enrolment by 31 July 2027; from 1 August 2027 non enrolled passports are deactivated for international travel until enrolment is completed. Native born and descent citizens are outside the retrospective programme and are captured through ordinary passport issuance.
Yes. Government designated centres operate in Basseterre and overseas, including Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Toronto, Taipei and Rabat, rolled out in phases across the consular network, so no travel to St Kitts is needed to enrol.
The CBI renewal government fee is USD 1,055; standard and natural born citizens pay EC$250 (about USD 93) from age 16 and EC$150 (about USD 56) under 16. During the enrolment programme the biometric fee of USD 2,500 first adult, USD 2,000 second adult and USD 1,300 per child under 16 includes the renewal when the passport is within six months of expiry, so no separate renewal charge applies at that appointment. Courier, apostille and any agent fee are additional.
Published government processing is 4 to 6 weeks, with roughly two weeks of document preparation and a few business days of courier delivery around it. Booking the biometric appointment early is the most effective way to keep the timeline on track.
No. Citizenship by investment is for life and passes to future generations; the passport is only the travel document. An expired passport can still be renewed with no penalty, submitted together with the application.
The completed ePassport application form, the current or expired passport, the original Certificate of Registration, four compliant photographs, an apostilled birth certificate, and certified, apostilled evidence of any name change. Real estate route holders also evidence the maintained investment.
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