Updated: June 2026

Case study · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Citizenship by investment

How Four Generations of One Family Were Includedin a Single Saint Kitts Citizenship Application

Uniting four generations under a single citizenship in one application is a rare and touching objective: from the applicant's senior parents to his grandchildren. Saint Kitts, with its broad range of permissible dependents, makes this possible. Our client wanted to unite the entire family. This is a straightforward case about a large family. We explain how we brought four generations under one status.

Sergey EvdokimovSergey EvdokimovManaging Partner, BRIDGESReading time9 min readVerificationReviewed by an expert

This case is based on a real matter. The name and certain identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.

BRIDGES client story - How Four Generations of One Family Were Included in a Single Saint Kitts Citizenship Application
Contents

Case at a glance

Situation, solution and outcome in seven lines

Client
Principal applicant wishing to unite a large family
Objective
One status for four generations at once
Program
Saint Kitts and Nevis, Citizenship by Investment
Composition
Senior parents + applicant with spouse + children + grandchildren
Key Considerations
Saint Kitts' broad range of permissible dependents
Solution
Inclusion of all generations in a single application
Result
Four generations under one citizenship

Client story

Client's Story

Where they started

The client came with a special desire—to unite four generations of his family under a single citizenship: his senior parents, himself and his spouse, his children, and already their children—his grandchildren. It was important to him that the entire large family be under one status and one protection, leaving no one behind.

Why the standard route did not work

The task is rare and complex. Most programs limit the circle of dependents to spouse and children, making it impossible to gather four generations in one application. Saint Kitts is known for a broader range of permissible family members, which in principle makes such consolidation possible—but requires careful work with composition, kinship, and dependency of each person.

What BRIDGES had to solve

Therefore, we structured the application as a gathering of a large family. We confirmed kinship and, where necessary, dependency of each member—from the senior generation to the youngest—properly prepared documents for all four generations according to program rules, and accounted for requirements for each dependent category. The goal was to include everyone in one application equally, so the entire family would obtain citizenship together.

Why a standard answer would not do

At BRIDGES, the client came for this unifying solution: to bring four generations of the family under Saint Kitts citizenship in one application—from senior parents to grandchildren.

I wanted something that seemed impossible to me: for my parents, my wife and myself, our children, and grandchildren—all to be under one citizenship. I thought only spouse and children were included. Anna explained that Saint Kitts has a broad circle of dependents, and gathering four generations in one application is feasible. We confirmed kinship and dependency of each person, prepared documents for everyone. As a result, the entire large family—four generations—was united under one passport. Seeing this together is priceless.

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Key Considerations

Key Considerations

There was no threat—there was a rare task to unite four generations. The risk lay in the complexity of composition: each generation represents its own dependent category with its own requirements for kinship and dependency. The main challenge was correctly confirming the status of each person and including everyone in one application according to the rules.

That most programs limit the circle to spouse and children;

  1. 01That Saint Kitts permits a broader circle of dependents;
  2. 02That four generations represent different categories of family members;
  3. 03That for each person, kinship and, where required, dependency must be confirmed;
  4. 04That documents for everyone are prepared according to program rules.

The logic of the solution

How the matter progressed: from checks to result

The chart is built from the facts of this matter and shows the logic of the work without decorative or unverified data.

  1. 01
    Stage 1

    Assessed the rare composition. First, we reviewed the entire family structure - four generations - and determined which dependent category each person belonged to. This established our work plan.

  2. 02
    Stage 2

    Confirmed eligibility for expanded scope. We relied on the fact that Saint Kitts permits a broader range of dependents than spouse and children - precisely this made the consolidation possible.

  3. 03
    Stage 3

    Verified kinship and dependency. We documented kinship and, where required, dependency of each family member - from the senior generation to grandchildren - according to the rules applicable to each category.

  4. 04
    Stage 4

    Prepared documentation for all. We properly prepared documents for all four generations to ensure the application was complete and consistent for each family member.

  5. 05
    Stage 5

    Consolidated all in a single application. We included four generations in a unified family application on equal terms so the entire family could proceed through the process together.

Takeaway. Conclusion: Saint Kitts' broad range of admissible dependents makes it possible to achieve a rare consolidation - four generations in a single application. It is necessary to verify kinship and dependency of each person and properly document them by category.

How We Handled the Case

How We Handled the Case

The work was split into verifiable stages so that every conclusion rested on documents.

  1. 01

    Stage 1

    Assessed the rare composition. First, we reviewed the entire family structure - four generations - and determined which dependent category each person belonged to. This established our work plan.

  2. 02

    Stage 2

    Confirmed eligibility for expanded scope. We relied on the fact that Saint Kitts permits a broader range of dependents than spouse and children - precisely this made the consolidation possible.

  3. 03

    Stage 3

    Verified kinship and dependency. We documented kinship and, where required, dependency of each family member - from the senior generation to grandchildren - according to the rules applicable to each category.

  4. 04

    Stage 4

    Prepared documentation for all. We properly prepared documents for all four generations to ensure the application was complete and consistent for each family member.

  5. 05

    Stage 5

    Consolidated all in a single application. We included four generations in a unified family application on equal terms so the entire family could proceed through the process together.

  6. 06

    Stage 6

    United the family under a single status. Everyone obtained Saint Kitts citizenship - from the applicant's elderly parents to grandchildren. Four generations were placed under a single status and unified protection.

Expert comment

This is one of the most touching cases in my practice - uniting four generations under a single citizenship. When a client wants elderly parents, themselves with their spouse, children, and grandchildren all together under one status, I approach it with special warmth. The task is rare: most programs only permit a spouse and children, making it simply impossible to consolidate four generations there. Saint Kitts stands out with its broader range of admissible dependents, making such consolidation feasible. But the work is delicate: each generation constitutes its own category with its own kinship and dependency requirements, and each must be properly verified and documented. With this client, we navigated the entire structure - from elderly parents to the youngest grandchildren - and included everyone in a single application. The entire extended family received passports. Witnessing four generations placed under unified protection in a single document is, perhaps, the best reason to do this work.

Sergey Evdokimov, Managing Partner, BRIDGESSergey EvdokimovManaging Partner, BRIDGES

Outcome

What the client received

What Was Required
How We Delivered · Result
Consolidate 4 generations
Saint Kitts' broad dependent scope · all in one application
Account for each category
kinship and dependency verification · statuses are compliant
Documentation Completeness
documentation for all in accordance with requirements · consistent application
Single Status for the Family
citizenship for all equally · family under unified protection
Single Status for the Family
citizenship for all equally · family under unified protection

The challenge: The client wished to consolidate four generations of family - from elderly parents to grandchildren - under a single citizenship. What we did: assessed the rare composition; confirmed eligibility for expanded scope; verified kinship and dependency; prepared documentation for all; consolidated all in a single application; united the family under one status. What the client obtained: Saint Kitts citizenship for four family generations in a single application.

Practical takeaway

What matters in a similar situation

  • Conclusion: Saint Kitts' broad range of admissible dependents makes it possible to achieve a rare consolidation - four generations in a single application. It is necessary to verify kinship and dependency of each person and properly document them by category.
  • Four generations were placed under a single status - because we leveraged Saint Kitts' broad dependent scope and carefully verified and documented each person, from elderly parents to grandchildren.

FAQ

Questions people ask in a similar situation

01Is it possible to include four generations in a single application?

Yes, Saint Kitts permits a broader range of dependents than most programs, making it possible to consolidate four generations - from the applicant's elderly parents to grandchildren - in a single application.

02Who is included in the four generations?

The senior generation—the applicant's parents; the second generation—the applicant and spouse; the third generation—children; the fourth generation—grandchildren. All may be included in a single family application subject to compliance with conditions.

03What is required to include senior and junior members?

Proof of kinship and, where required, financial dependency of each member according to the rules applicable to their category, as well as properly executed documentation. Specific conditions should be clarified with the competent authority.

04Will all generations receive equal status?

Yes, upon inclusion in a single application, all four generations receive citizenship on equal terms—under one status and one protection.

05What is the cost of Saint Kitts citizenship for a large family?

Non-refundable SISC contribution from USD 250,000 for a family of up to four persons, with an additional fee for each dependent (separately for children under 18 and persons aged 18+). Specific conditions should be clarified with the competent authority.

06Do you want to unite a large family under a single citizenship?

We will consolidate your large family under Saint Kitts citizenship across multiple generations—from senior parents to grandchildren—in a single application, carefully verifying kinship and dependency of each member so that the entire family obtains a single unified status.

About the author

Sergey Evdokimov

Author: Sergey Evdokimov

Managing Partner, BRIDGES

As Founder and Managing Partner of BRIDGES, I am responsible for the firm's strategy and personally lead its most complex client matters, including cases in which citizenship or residence decisions require a strategic view and consideration of capital.

I begin by defining the objective: the outcome the client needs, the facts that affect the choice, and the matters that require further review. I then establish the available directions, the sequence of work, and the key decision points.

Once the strategy has been agreed, I oversee the BRIDGES team's key decisions and remain involved at the stages that shape the course of the matter. The purpose is to give the client a clear rationale for the chosen direction and a precise understanding of the next steps.

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Names and certain details have been changed to protect client confidentiality. The result described reflects one specific situation and is neither a public offer nor a guarantee of a similar outcome. Programme terms are stated as of 2026 and may change - please confirm current parameters with a BRIDGES consultant.