News for St. Kitts Citizenship: Embassy Open in Saudi Soon

St. Kitts citizenship provides the opportunity to access the Middle East via Saudi Arabia and thus establish businesses in the region and the Saudi.

For their part, the two countries of St. Kitts and Saudi Arabia confirmed the deepening of diplomatic relations between the two countries by opening an embassy and consulate for St. Kitts in Saudi Arabia soon.

The Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis’s relations with the Middle East and North Africa, especially Saudi Arabia, reflect St. Kitts’ intention to deepen its strategic relations and enhance its citizenship by investment program.

Opening embassy for St. Kitts citizenship holders in Saudi

The happy decision for the Saudi Arabia and St. Kitts citizenship holders came from New York on the sidelines of a meeting held at the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in New York.

The opening of the St. Kitts Embassy and Consulate in the Kingdom was one of the key outcomes of the meeting held between the Prime Minister of St. Kitts, Dr. Terence Drew, and the Saudi Foreign Minister, King Faisal bin Farhan, on September 22, 2024.

On the occasion of this step, Dr. Drew said: “The establishment of a St. Kitts Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will enhance cooperation between the two countries in several areas, including trade, tourism and development, and will provide direct support to St. Kitts citizenship holders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in particular and the region in general.”

The Prime Minister of St. Kitts added: “Our move confirms our serious efforts to expand our global diplomatic presence and strengthen partnerships in the Middle East region, while emphasizing the strategic importance of this decision in strengthening international relations with partners around the world.”

Alongside the news of the embassy opening, the discussion included the outcomes of the Caribbean Summit held in October 2023, with a focus on future cooperation in the areas of sustainability and adaptation.

Despite the small size of Saint Kitts, the Kingdom’s interest in Saint Kitts and the rest of the Caribbean countries is due to the importance of these countries in the matter of voting on some decisions in favor of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in international forums, in addition to developing the popularity of the St. Kitts citizenship.

·  Saint Kitts’ relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

As of October 2023, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has allowed St. Kitts citizenship holders to enter the Kingdom with an electronic travel visa, through which they can travel to Saudi Arabia for the purpose of Umrah, visiting religious and tourist sites, visiting relatives, or for business purposes.

Also, the first summit between the two countries was held at the aforementioned CARICOM Summit, within the Caribbean-Gulf States Group in November 2023, and ways of partnership and cooperation were discussed in the fields of economy, investment, trade and tourism in particular. With a focus on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries at all levels.

· St. Kitts’ Relations with Egypt

In September 2021, the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries was announced, and the treaty was signed by the Foreign Ministers of the two countries, representing the Egyptian side, Mr. Shamekh Shoukry and his counterpart Mr. Mark Brantley.

· St. Kitts’ Relations with Bahrain

As for the Kingdom of Bahrain, the establishment of diplomatic relations was announced in September 2018 by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts, His Excellency Mark Brantley.

· St. Kitts’ Relations with the United Arab Emirates

Earlier this year, specifically on June 6, 2024, Mr. Hazza Al Kaabi was appointed as the Permanent and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to St. Kitts.

· St. Kitts’ Relations with Kuwait

Kuwait’s relations with St. Kitts began early, specifically in November 2012, and the Statement of Relations was signed by Mr. Mansour Ayyad, Permanent Representative of the State of Kuwait to the United Nations, and his counterpart Mr. Delano Frank, who signed on behalf of St. Kitts.

Opportunities for St. Kitts citizenship holders in Saudi

· St. Kitts Citizenship and the Economic Side

The strategic partnership between the Kingdom and countries offering post-investment citizenship programs, including St. Kitts citizenship, provides opportunities to develop trade and investment relations that benefit Saint Kitts citizens, investors and residents in the Kingdom in the fields of tourism, food industries, agriculture, energy and financial services, in addition to exchanging expertise, research and modern technologies.

· St. Kitts Citizenship and Entry into Saudi Arabia

In addition to the decision to open Saint Kitts diplomatic institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the entry of Saint Kitts passport holders into Saudi Arabia has been facilitated with an electronic visa or a visa upon arrival at one of the gates.

· St. Kitts Citizenship and Flights to Saudi Arabia

Following the decision to strengthen relations between the Kingdom and Saint Kitts, an air transport line was opened between the Kingdom and Saint Kitts on November 15, 2023, directly and for 12 hours, reaching not only Saint Kitts but also the countries of the two continents of the Americas.

Speak with our certified St. Kitts Citizenship Program representative from Global Citizen Consultants for Citizenship and Investment Programs, to understand all aspects of the St. Kitts Citizenship Program, its importance, requirements and what it offers to those looking to invest and access the Middle East region.