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St. Lucia Citizenship-by-Investment Program

This Caribbean state offers potential investors an island paradise with ease of access to the Americas.

Holders of St. Lucia Citizenship can travel to 147 countries without a visa or through a visa on arrival. These countries include Europe’s Schengen Area, as well as the UK.

St. Lucia permits its citizens to hold dual citizenship.

Qualifying Investment

Interested Individuals can invest a non – refundable minimum amount of $240,000 (USD) to St. Lucia’s National Economic Fund. Interested individuals can invest a minimum of $300,000 (USD) in an approved real estate development.

Right to Residence, Employment and Study

Successful applicants are free to live, work and study in a Caribbean heaven on Earth.

Swift Application Process

Citizenship applications are processed by the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Board within 3-4 months.

ADVANTAGES OF ST. LUCIAN CITIZENSHIP

Investors can enjoy warm weather and sunny skies all year long.

An excellent location near Central America, providing ease of access to both North and South America .

An applicant’s spouse, children under the age of 31, siblings younger than 18 and parents over the age of 56 can be included in the application.

Citizenship in St. Lucia is valid for life.

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CITIZENSHIP CRITERIA

  • Interested parties can take one of the following investment routes:
    • Invest a minimum of $240,000 (USD) in the Saint Lucia National Economic Fund – this covers a single applicant. The figure remains the same if up to 3 qualifying dependents are added.
      An additional $10,000 (USD) is required for the inclusion of each extra dependent below the age of 18 and $20,000 (USD) for dependents over the age of 18.
    • Invest a minimum of $250,000 (USD) in an approved enterprise project for an application for a family of 4. An extra administration fee of $15,000 (USD) applies. In addition, each dependent over the age of 18 is liable for an administrative fee of $35,000 (USD) and each dependent below the age of 18 is liable for an administrative fee of $25,000 (USD). $40,000 (USD) administrative fees apply for the inclusion of a spouse. Administration fees of $25,000 (USD) each apply if the application includes two dependents and $30,000 (USD) if application includes 3 dependents.
    • Purchase real estate from an approved project valued at a minimum of $300,000 (USD). The applicant must maintain ownership of the property for 5 years. As a solo applicant the amount of $30,000 (USD) applies as an administration fee. Consequently, the amount rises to $45,000 (USD) if applying with a spouse.
      Moreover, $5,000 (USD) administrative fee applies for each dependent under the age of 18 and $10,000 (USD) for dependents over 18. $7,500 (USD) due diligence fees apply for the main applicant and $5,000 (USD) for dependents over the age of 16.
    • Regulation 12(1) of the Citizenship by Investment Regulations. Through this method, the applicant must invest $300,000 (USD), as well as $50,000 (USD) as part of a government administration fee. Moreover, $7,500 (USD) due diligence fees apply for the main applicant and $5,000 (USD) for dependents over the age of 16.
PROCEDURE

  • DUE DILIGENCE

    All necessary documents must be collected, the application completed and the applicant’s investment must be completed.

  • APPLICATION PROCESSING

    The St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Board will review the application.

  • PASSPORT ISSUED

    The applicant must pay any remaining government fees to receive their passport.

FAQs

1

What family members can be included in my CBI application for St. Lucia?

The main applicant may include: spouse, children who are under 30 and financially dependent on the principal applicant, dependent parents over 55 years old and siblings who are 18 or younger.

2

What are the residency requirements for the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program?

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What is the validity period of my St. Lucia citizenship?

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