St Lucia
The Caribbean's Romantic Isle
What We Are Offering
About St Lucia
154
Visa Free Countries
$240,000
Minimum Investment
6 – 12
Months Processing Time
Benefits of St Lucia Citizenship
Enjoy Tax Benefits with St Lucia Citizenship
With St Lucia citizenship, you are not required to pay taxes on your worldwide income, offering significant financial advantages.
Lowest Investment Contribution in the Caribbean
The St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme offers the lowest investment requirement among Caribbean nations, making it an accessible option for obtaining a second passport.
No Residency Requirements
There are no physical residency requirements or language tests for St Lucia citizenship. You can apply from anywhere in the world, making the process convenient and flexible.
Enhance Your Global Mobility
St Lucia passport holders can enjoy visa-free travel to 154 countries worldwide, enhancing your ability to travel internationally with ease.
Who Could be Included
Who Can Get St Lucia Citizenship
- Age Requirement: Must be over 18 years old.
- Clean Legal Record: Must not have been prosecuted for anything other than minor traffic offenses.
- No Criminal Investigations: Must not be currently under any criminal investigation.
- Mental Health: Must not be declared mentally incapacitated by a court or medical professional.
- Age Requirement: Must be over 18 years old.
- Clean Legal Record: Must not have been prosecuted for anything other than minor traffic offenses.
- No Criminal Investigations: Must not be currently under any criminal investigation.
- Mental Health: Must not be declared mentally incapacitated by a court or medical professional.
- Support: Must be fully supported by the investor.
- Age Requirement: Must be under 18 years old.
- Marital Status: Must be unmarried.
- Parental Consent: Must have written consent from a parent or guardian.
- Age Requirement: Must be over 55 years old.
- Dependency: Must live with and be entirely dependent on the investor.
- Applicable to: Children, stepchildren, or parents of any age.
- Support: Must be fully supported by the investor.
- A future spouse can be added to the application after the initial citizenship approval, ensuring flexibility for future family plans.
Program Requirements
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Option 1: Donation to the National Economic Fund
For the first option under the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program, a solo applicant must donate $240,000 to the National Economic Fund. This amount decreases to $140,000 if you are applying with a spouse. For a family of four, the required contribution is $150,000, with an additional $15,000 for each extra dependent.
Processing fees are set at $2,000 for the primary applicant and $1,000 for each dependent. Due diligence fees are $7,500 for the main applicant and $5,000 for dependents over 16 years of age.
Option 2: Investment in National Action Government Bonds
The second option involves depositing $300,000 in non-interest-bearing National Action Government Bonds.
An administration fee of $50,000 applies, which covers a $2,000 processing fee for the primary applicant and $1,000 for each dependent.
Due diligence fees are the same as the donation option: $7,500 for the main applicant and $5,000 for dependents over 16. The bonds must be held for a minimum of five years.
Option 3: Investment in an Approved Real Estate Project
This option requires an investment of $200,000 in approved high-end tourist properties. There is a $30,000 administrative fee for solo applicants, increasing to $45,000 if applying with a spouse. Additional administrative fees are $5,000 for each dependent under 18 and $10,000 for those over 18. Due diligence fees are consistent with other options at $7,500 for the main applicant and $5,000 for dependents over 16.
OPTION 4. INVEST IN AN APPROVED ENTERPRISE PROJECT
For this option, you must contribute $240,000 as a solo applicant or $150,000 for a family of four or fewer. Eligible investment areas include:
- Specialist restaurants
- Cruise ports and marinas
- Agro-processing plants
- Pharmaceutical products
- Infrastructure projects (ports, bridges, roads, highways)
- Research institutions and facilities
- Offshore universities
- Housing projects
- Social development projects
- Investment services
An additional administration fee of $15,000 applies. Dependents aged 18 and above are subject to a $35,000 fee, while those under 18 must pay $25,000. If applying with a spouse, the total administrative fee is $40,000 ($20,000 each). For two dependents, the fee is $25,000 each, and for three dependents, it is $30,000 each.
Other Requirements and Benefits
Applicants must provide a birth certificate and a valid passport. The investment must be maintained for at least five years. Importantly, there are no residency requirements, and future offspring can also qualify for Saint Lucia citizenship.
Common Questions
Uncertain about Citizenship by Investment? We've got you Covered.
To qualify for the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program, applicants must contribute to the country’s economy through one of several options:
- Donation to the National Economic Fund: A non-refundable donation starting at $240,000 for a single applicant, with additional costs for each dependent added to the application.
- Government Bond Investment: Invest in non-interest-bearing Government Bonds, with a minimum investment of $250,000. The investment amount varies depending on the number of dependents and must be held for five years.
- Real Estate Investment: A minimum investment of $300,000 in a government-approved real estate project, such as the Canelles Resort. The property must be retained for at least five years.
- Enterprise Project Investment: Contribute at least $240,000 as a solo applicant or $150,000 for a family of up to four members in approved projects.
Holding a Saint Lucia passport grants visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 154 countries, including the European Schengen Area, the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong. This benefit facilitates easier and more cost-effective travel, especially for frequent business travelers, by eliminating the need for Electronic Travel Authority visa applications.
Applicants can include the following dependents in their Saint Lucia Citizenship application:
- Spouse
- Dependent children under 31
- Dependent siblings under 18
- Dependent parents and grandparents aged 55 or older
- Mentally or physically challenged children, stepchildren, or parents of any age
Saint Lucia citizenship is granted for life. However, the Saint Lucia passport is valid for five years and must be renewed upon expiration.