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Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Requirements
Who Can Apply
Main Applicant Requirements
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Receive approval by the government
- Confirmed investment sources
Eligible Dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Adult children (biological or adopted) under 30 years of age
- Parents above 55 years of age
- Unmarried siblings below the age of 18 with parental consent
Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Benefits
Guaranteed by law
St. Lucia is a stable country which is part of the Commonwealth with a democracy based on the British parliamentary system.
Straightforward process
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.
Tax relief
St. Lucia imposes minimal taxation, with an exception of no taxation on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gain.
Minimal residency required
There are no requirements to travel to St. Lucia during or after the application. Also, there are no residency requirements.
Dual Citizenship permitted
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
Legal Basis in Saint Lucia
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.
Costs of Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment
Donation - National Economic Fund (NEF)
Cash donation to the National Economic Fund, Government Escrow Account.
Single ApplicantUSD 240,000
Main Applicant with up to 3 qualifying dependentsUSD 240,000
Each additional qualified dependent below 18USD 10,000
Each additional qualified dependent above 18USD 20,000
Real Estate Investment
Investment in government-approved real estate assets including freehold property and hotel shares.
Minimum investmentUSD 300,000
Real Estate Investment - Administrative Fees
Main applicantUSD 30,000
Main applicant & spouseUSD 45,000
Applicant with spouse & more than 4 dependentsUSD 10,000
Each additional qualified dependent below 18USD 5,000
Each additional qualified dependent above 18USD 10,000
Enterprise Project
Investment in government-approved enterprise project.
Main applicantUSD 250,000
Main applicant and spouseUSD 250,000
Main applicant with up to 3 qualifying dependentsUSD 250,000
Each additional qualified dependent regardless of ageUSD 10,000
Enterprise Project - Administrative Fees
ApplicationUSD 15,000
Main Applicant and SpouseUSD 20,000
Main Applicant with two dependentsUSD 25,000
Main Applicant with three dependentsUSD 30,000
Each additional qualifying dependentUSD 10,000
National Action Bond (NAB)
Non-interest-bearing bonds registered under applicant name for 5 years.
Investment amountUSD 300,000
Non-refundable administration feesUSD 50,000
Additional Fees - Application Processing
Main applicantUSD 2,000
All eligible dependentsUSD 1,000
Due Diligence & Background Checks
Main applicantUSD 8,000
Eligible dependents aged 16 and olderUSD 5,000
Application Process For Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment
Expected timeframe: 4-6 months
01
Passport pre-screening
Passport pre-screening for government pre-approval. Down payment for professional fees applies to start application.
02
Document collection
Professional team assists with document collection according to government checklist.
03
Application submission
Application submitted with due diligence fees. Real estate reservation required if selecting real estate option (fully refundable if application not approved).
04
Government decision
Due diligence report issued to government, which makes citizenship decision based on report.
05
Investment payment
Upon acceptance, applicant pays donation or real estate balance.
06
Certificate & passport
Certificate of registration and passport issued. Balance of professional fees paid.
Visa-free Countries for Saint Lucia Citizenship
A passport from St. Lucia allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 145 countries around the world.
