St. Lucia

Program Overview

Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment program, launched in 2016, stands out for its exceptional efficiency, benefiting investors while yielding unparalleled advantages for the nation and its citizens. Built upon decades of expertise, this program skillfully incorporates the finest practices from its Caribbean counterparts.

Program Benefits

The St. Lucia program offers the following benefits:

•         Inclusion of financially dependent children under 25, parents over 65, differently-abled children, and siblings under 18 of the primary applicant or their spouse.
•         Saint Lucia’s citizenship application process requires no travel, interview, education, or managerial experience.
•         Visa-free access to more than 140 countries, including the Schengen Zone, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and others.
•         No physical residency requirements.
•         St. Lucia recognizes dual citizenship

Program Requirements:

The St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is regulated by the Citizenship by Investment Act No. 14 of 2015. Applicants must make a significant economic contribution, subject to a stringent application process and due diligence checks, to be eligible for full citizenship for themselves and their families. The Saint Lucia National Economic Fund (NEF) receives qualifying donations and investments to support national development initiatives.

National Economic Fund Contribution

A non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund of USD 240,000 for the main applicant and up to three qualifying dependents. For each subsequent qualifying dependent aged 18 or older, an additional USD 20,000 is required. For each subsequent qualifying dependent under the age of 18 (0-17), an additional USD 10,000 is required.

Enterprise Project Investment

Investment in an approved enterprise or project of USD 250,000 plus applicable administration fees for the main applicant and up to three qualifying dependents.

Real Estate Investment

Purchase of real estate with a minimum value of USD 300,000 for the main applicant, and any number of qualifying dependents from an approved real estate development, which must be held for a minimum period of five years.

Government Bonds

Investment in non-interest-bearing government bonds with a minimum value of USD 300,000 (and an administrative fee of USD 50,000), which must be held for a minimum period of five years.