Turkey citizenship vs St Kitts & Nevis citizenship
The oldest CBI programme versus the fast-growing real-estate route.
St Kitts & Nevis runs one of the oldest, most established CBI programmes, with citizenship from a donation of roughly US$250,000. Turkey’s route costs more but is a recoverable US$400,000 property, in a far larger economy, and includes the US E-2 pathway.
Turkey vs St Kitts at a glance
| Feature | Turkey | St Kitts & Nevis |
|---|---|---|
| Main route | Real estate (recoverable) | Donation ~US$250,000 |
| Programme age | Since 2017 | Since 1984 (oldest) |
| US E-2 treaty | Yes | No |
| Asset recoverable | Yes (after 3 yrs) | Donation: no |
| Economy | Large | Small island state |
Programme rules for every country change frequently; figures here are indicative for 2026 and must be verified against official sources at the time you apply.
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Which fits a Bangladeshi investor?
St Kitts suits those who value a long-established programme and the lowest entry cost, with no plans to use the US E-2 route. Turkey suits those who want a recoverable asset, a larger economy, and the E-2 pathway. We can run both numbers side by side for your situation.
Common questions
Both are measured in months. St Kitts has a long-established donation route; Turkey’s recoverable real-estate route is similarly quick once the investment and application are complete.
No. St Kitts & Nevis is not a US E-2 treaty country; Turkey is.
Last reviewed: May 2026
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