Residence Status
Residence Status may be granted to spouses of citizens who wish to reside in St. Kitts and Nevis with their spouse, and to pursue employment. Once approved, the applicant MUST renew their Residence by Marriage status annually, until such date as Citizenship by Marriage is applied for and granted.
An applicant will not be allowed to remain in the Federation during the period of the application, especially in cases where there is evidence to suggest that:
The applicant entered the Federation as a visitor and got married to a citizen upon expiration of time
The application was issued a Deportation Order or otherwise instructed to leave the Federation by the relevant authorities prior to the marriage;
The marriage is one of convenience; and or
The applicant has a criminal history or may be considered a threat to national security
Who is eligible for residence status?
Any spouse of a citizen who resides on island but has not yet received Citizen by Marriage.
Documents Required
(All documents MUST be submitted in original or certified copy format)
First time application:
Applicant
Birth Certificate
Passport
Three (3) passport sized photographs
Marriage Certificate and Divorce Decree (if applicable)
Application Form
Police certificate from usual country of residence ( for up to six (6) months prior to application date)
Spouse
Birth Certificate
Picture I.D
Duration: One month
Renewal
Letter requesting renewal of status
Old letter of approval
Three (3) passport sized photographs
Duration: Two weeks
Application MUST be accompanied by spouse
FEE
EC$500.00 (Applied to each application for Residence)
N.B.: Documents that are NOT in English MUST be translated and certified.
: The Ministry reserves the right to DENY any application.
