Saint Lucia
Minimum Investment
$240,000 Donation
Minimum Investment
$300,000 Real Estate
Time to Citizenship
4-6 Months
Visa-free Access
145 Countries + Territories
Minimum Investment
Minimum Investment
Time to Citizenship
Visa-free Access
The St. Lucia Citizenship Program was launched in December 2015 and it’s the newest one of the Caribbean programs for citizenship by investment.
To be able to apply for this program you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record.
Additionally, you are required to make a non-refundable donation to the Saint Lucia National Economic Fund or make an investment in government-approved real estate projects.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 145 countries and territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, the Schengen Area, and the United Kingdom.
St. Lucia is a stable country which is part of the Commonwealth with a democracy based on the British parliamentary system.
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.
St. Lucia imposes minimal taxation, with an exception of no taxation on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gain.
There are no requirements to travel to St. Lucia during or after the application. Also, there are no residency requirements.
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
The Saint Lucia Citizenship Act passed both houses of Parliament in August of 2015. The regulations regarding Citizenship by Investment in Saint Lucia are contained in Statutory Instrument No.89 of 2015. The Act enables individuals and families to acquire Saint Lucian citizenship upon making a qualifying investment.
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Act of 2015 allows eligible individuals and their families to apply for Citizenship by making either:
Cash donation to the National Economic Fund, Government Escrow Account.
Investment in real estate through one of the government-approved real estate assets; freehold property with a title deed and hotel shares.
In addition to the purchase of real estate there are administrative fees to be paid:
Investment in a government-approved enterprise project.
In addition to the enterprise investment there are administrative fees to be paid:
Applicants need to invest in non-interest-bearing bonds. These bonds must be registered under the name of the applicant for a duration of 5 years. The investment amount stated below is for applicants applying with any number of dependents.
There are processing costs related to both the donation and real estate investment options.
There are compulsory background checks that apply to the investment options. The fees are payable to the government’s preferred due diligence agency to screen applicants based on their application.
he expected timeframe for the application process is 4-6 months. The first stage of the document collection can differ in length depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the documents. Our team guides this process with samples and best practice advice. The reviewal stage is subject to the respective government schedule and can be impacted by factors which we, as authorised agents have no control over. We collaborates with the government throughout the entire process, and we aim to provide the quickest and smoothest experience for the applicant.
We will pre-screen your passport for government pre-approval. A down payment for professional fees will be applicable in order to start your application.
Our professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required according to the government checklist.
Your application is submitted together with due diligence fees. If choosing the real estate option, a reservation of your selected property is made at this stage. The real estate investment is fully refundable if the application is not approved.
A due diligence report is issued to the government. Based on this report, the government makes its decision on your citizenship application.
Once approved, you are invited to pay the donation or, if selecting the real estate option, complete the balance payment of your property purchase.
A certificate of registration and passport are issued in your name. The remaining balance of the professional fees is then paid.
Along with its tropical weather and beautiful scenery, St. Lucia also offers travel benefits for its citizens. A passport from St. Lucia allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 145 countries around the world. The country allows for dual-citizenship and holders of the St. Lucia passport may continue to live in their own country, while still taking advantage of the visa-free travel benefits St. Lucia offers its citizens.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
145+ Countries & Territories