Updated: June 2026

Case study · Greece · Residence permit

How a Long-term Client with a Saint Kitts and NevisPassport Obtained Greek Residence Permit

This client came to us not for the first time. Several years ago, we processed citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis for him through investment - at that time he needed a strong second passport. Now the family has a new objective - a residence permit in the EU, and he turned to us again. The advantage is that the foundation is already in place: the Caribbean passport is non-sanctioned, therefore the Greek residence permit is processed directly, without additional workarounds. We explain how we added the Golden Visa on top of the existing solution.

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 a Long-term Client with a Saint Kitts and Nevis Passport Obtained Greek Residence Permit
Contents

Case at a glance

Situation, solution and outcome in seven lines

Client
Investor, previously obtained Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship (long-term BRIDGES client)
Previous Solution
Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship, processed previously
New Objective
Greek Residence Permit (Golden Visa), EU access
Why It Was Straightforward
Caribbean passport is non-sanctioned - direct application
Family Composition
Spouses
Subsequently
Greek Golden Visa as Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizens
Result
Greek Residence Permit added to Caribbean passport

Client story

Client's Story

Where they started

The client is an old acquaintance of ours: several years ago we processed Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship for him. At that time, the objective was different - to obtain a reliable second passport. Over time, plans expanded: the family needed a residence permit in the European Union, closer to Europe, with all the advantages of European residency. And the client returned to us specifically - because we already know his history and documentation.

Why the standard route did not work

An important principle worked here: one of our solutions becomes the foundation for the next. Unlike Russian nationals with a Russian passport (for whom Greek Golden Visa is not directly accessible), this client already has a Caribbean passport of Saint Kitts and Nevis - a non-sanctioned country. This means he applies for Greek residence permit directly, as a citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis, without any workarounds or obtaining a new second passport.

What BRIDGES had to solve

We only needed to add the European component: the Saint Kitts and Nevis passport is one of the most respected Caribbean passports, and the application for Greek GV proceeded smoothly with it. Since the client is a returning customer, we did not collect everything from scratch - many documents and background checks had already been completed during citizenship processing, which expedited the application.

Why a standard answer would not do

At BRIDGES, we handled the standard Golden Visa component: real estate investment meeting Greek thresholds and residence permit application based on the Caribbean passport. As a result, a European residence permit was added to the strong Caribbean citizenship - a solution on top of a solution, for a client who has trusted us for years.

Several years ago you processed a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport for me, and now I wanted a European residence permit as well. I came back to you - you know my history. It turned out to be straightforward: the Caribbean passport is non-sanctioned, so I apply for Greek Golden Visa directly, without any additional passports, unlike Russian nationals. You added the European component - the investment and application - and I obtained Greek residence permit on top of my Caribbean passport. It is gratifying when one solution becomes the foundation for the next.

Dmitry · Investor, previously obtained Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship (long-term client)The name and certain identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.

What Was at Risk

What Was at Risk

There was no problem - quite the opposite, the foundation was already in place. The only risk was in not overcomplicating matters: with a Caribbean passport, no new workarounds are needed; the application for Greek GV is direct. The key was to properly leverage the existing citizenship and add the European component.

That the client already has a non-sanctioned Saint Kitts and Nevis passport - access to Golden Visa is open directly;

  1. 01That a new second passport is not needed - unlike the case with RF/RB passports;
  2. 02That part of the documents and background checks were already completed during citizenship processing;
  3. 03That the standard European component remains - investment and application;
  4. 04That family composition (spouses) is included in the Golden Visa.

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

    We reviewed the client's history. We retrieved his previous case - St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship, obtained earlier - to rely on documents already collected.

  2. 02
    Stage 2

    We confirmed the direct pathway. We verified that the Caribbean passport is non-sanctioned and that the Greek Golden Visa application proceeds directly, without a new second passport.

  3. 03
    Stage 3

    We defined the composition. We determined which family members (spouses) are included in the Golden Visa.

  4. 04
    Stage 4

    We made the investment in Greece. We completed the real estate investment according to program thresholds.

  5. 05
    Stage 5

    We applied for Golden Visa. We submitted the application for Greece residence permit as St. Kitts and Nevis citizens.

Takeaway. Conclusion: a Caribbean passport holder (St. Kitts and Nevis) has direct access to Greece Golden Visa without a second passport; for a long-standing client this is a solution on top of a solution, relying on prepared documents.

How we solved the task

How we solved the task

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

  1. 01

    Stage 1

    We reviewed the client's history. We retrieved his previous case - St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship, obtained earlier - to rely on documents already collected.

  2. 02

    Stage 2

    We confirmed the direct pathway. We verified that the Caribbean passport is non-sanctioned and that the Greek Golden Visa application proceeds directly, without a new second passport.

  3. 03

    Stage 3

    We defined the composition. We determined which family members (spouses) are included in the Golden Visa.

  4. 04

    Stage 4

    We made the investment in Greece. We completed the real estate investment according to program thresholds.

  5. 05

    Stage 5

    We applied for Golden Visa. We submitted the application for Greece residence permit as St. Kitts and Nevis citizens.

  6. 06

    Stage 6

    We obtained the residence permit. A European residence permit was added to the Caribbean passport - quickly, because the foundation was already in place.

Expert comment

I enjoy such cases - when a client returns. Several years ago we obtained a Caribbean passport for him in St. Kitts and Nevis, and now he wanted a residence permit in the EU. And here everything is simpler than for a Russian starting from scratch: the Caribbean passport is non-sanctioned, therefore the person applies for Greece Golden Visa directly, no second passport is needed. We simply added the European component - investment and application - relying on already completed background checks. One solution became the foundation for the next. For a long-standing client this is both fast and reassuring.

Sergey Evdokimov, Managing Partner, BRIDGESSergey EvdokimovManaging Partner, BRIDGES

Outcome

What the client received

What was required
How we accomplished it · Result
Add EU residence permit
Direct application based on St. Kitts and Nevis passport · Without new passport
Accelerate process
Reliance on previous case · Part of background checks already completed
Include family
Spouses · In Golden Visa
Obtain residence permit
Investment + application · Greece residence permit
Obtain residence permit
Investment + application · Greece residence permit

Situation: a long-standing client with a St. Kitts and Nevis passport wanted to add Greece residence permit. Actions taken: we retrieved his previous case; confirmed direct application (non-sanctioned passport); defined the composition; completed the investment; submitted Golden Visa application. Result obtained: Greece residence permit on top of Caribbean passport.

Practical takeaway

What matters in a similar situation

  • Conclusion: a Caribbean passport holder (St. Kitts and Nevis) has direct access to Greece Golden Visa without a second passport; for a long-standing client this is a solution on top of a solution, relying on prepared documents.
  • The client added a European residence permit to a strong passport - because we established the foundation earlier, and Caribbean citizenship opens Greece directly.

FAQ

Questions people ask in a similar situation

01Can a Caribbean passport holder obtain Greece residence permit?

Yes, directly: St. Kitts and Nevis and other Caribbean countries are non-sanctioned, therefore their citizens apply for Golden Visa without restrictions applicable to RF/RB passports.

02Is a second passport needed if one already has a Caribbean passport?

No. A Caribbean passport by itself provides direct application for a Golden Visa—an additional second passport is not required.

03Why is the process faster for an existing client?

Certain documents and background checks have already been completed during citizenship acquisition, so the European component (investment and application) is processed more quickly.

04Which family members are included?

Spouse and children (and under certain conditions—parents) are included in the Golden Visa as family members. The exact composition is confirmed with the competent authority.

05Is this legal?

Yes: citizenship was obtained through an official program, and the Golden Visa application is submitted according to Greek regulations as an application from a citizen of a non-sanctioned country.

06Do you already hold a Caribbean passport and need a residence permit in the EU?

We will add Greece's Golden Visa directly based on your Caribbean passport (St. Kitts and Nevis, etc.)—without a new second passport, leveraging already completed background checks, so that a European residence permit is added to your strong citizenship.

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.

Prepared on the basis of BRIDGES practice and reviewed by a subject-matter expert.

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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.