Basseterre’s Toronto Consulate launches Citizenship by Descent initiative
BASSETERRE THIS WEEK LAUNCHED ITS NOVEL ‘CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT’ drive targeting scions of nationals between 18–39 years living in Canada, St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister, Dr Terrance Drew announced at his first press conference earlier this week.
The initiative is a joint effort between the St. Kitts and Nevis Consulate in Toronto, in partnership with the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, and the High Commission in Ottawa, Canada.
The ‘C by D’ strategy commenced last Thursday is eyeing first, second, or third-generation children of Kittitian and Nevisian heritage, the government said.
The enterprise encourages Canadian youths to become citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis giving them an opportunity to steep themselves in the islands’ idyllic and stunning natural beauty, rich history, and culture, while simultaneously contributing to national development through their different skillsets.
At the end of the Citizenship Drive, applicants will have a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation from December 24th – 31st, 2022.
PM Drew said his administration wants to capitalize on the goodwill Basseterre still enjoys among Kittitian and Nevisian descendants in Canada through policies and opportunities created in the 39-year-old Federation. widely regarded “as the region’s best-kept secret.”
Successful applicants will be chosen by lottery.
The St Kitts and Nevis Consulate in Canada will post details of the contest on its website and all other relevant Government social media channels.
About the Contest it was noted that;
1. All interested parties must complete the application process, and all successful applicants will be entered into a draw to win a trip for two to the Federation
2. During the application process, all applicants will be informed about, and encouraged to join St Kitts and Nevis Youth Council in Canada.
3. Raffle entry ends on 20th November 2022
4. The Draw to pick the lucky citizen will be on 22nd November 2022.
5. The winner must be available to travel December 24th – 31, 2022
6. The winner must agree to be video/photographed by Trucapo media
Contest / Raffle prize arranged by the Ministry of Tourism
Flight provided by Air Canada ·
Four days at the KOI Resort in St Kitts
· Three (3) days in Nevis provided by Nevis Tourism Authority
· TruCapo will capture photography and video
·Successful applicant will experience Sugar Mas 51, including: Playing mass, Queen of the band, and enjoying the Calypso Monarch competition.
The winner will also get to visit historical sites; participate in scuba diving; bask in the journey of the Rain Forest Trek; be mesmerized by zip lining; delight themselves in the St Kitts Scenic Railway, relish Nevis’ Hot Springs; enjoy the island’s historic Nevis Bath hotel, and tour the country’s historical Museum, among other frenzy of activities.
The benefits awaiting successful applicants include:
1. No personal income tax
2. Possession of a St. Kitts-Nevis Passport
3. Visa-free travel to over 100 countries worldwide, including the UK and European Union (EU)
4. Freedom to reside in St. Kitts-Nevis for any length of time
5. Dual Citizenship permitted
6. Residency is not required as a condition of Citizenship.
