Work Permit
Work Permit is a residence route in St Kitts & Nevis (Werk). Employer-sponsored work permit from the Labour Department; self-employed owners of local businesses can also apply; annual fee scaled by occupation (several thousand XCD)
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No personal income tax; 11% social security on local wages
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Werk |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | — |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | — |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | No personal income tax; 11% social security on local wages |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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