What is the St. Lucia Citizenship by investment program?
The St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is for eligible individuals and their families looking to obtain a second passport an alternative citizenship in St. Lucia. This program requires a financial commitment of at least USD 100,000 government donation, or a minimum investment of USD 250,000 in government bonds. Successful applicants are granted St. Lucia citizenship for life.
Minimum Donation Option: USD 100,000
Minimum Bond Option: USD 250,000
Advantages of Saint Lucia citizenship
- Citizenship and a second passport for life for the applicant and dependent family members
- Dependents included:
- Spouse
- Children up to 30 years old
- Parents above 55 years old
- Unmarried siblings under 18
- Visa-free travel/entry to over 140 countries
- Visa Free access to Schengen Area
- Enjoy multiples tax incentives
- No requirement to reside in Saint Lucia
- No management, educational or language requirements
- Possibility to live, work and settle in any other member of the CARICOM nations.
Investment Options
- Saint Lucia National Economic Fund
Minimum to be invested:
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- USD 100,000 for a single applicant
- USD 140,000 for applicant & spouse
- USD 150,000 for applicant, spouse and up to two dependents
- USD 15,000 for each additional dependent
- COVID-19 Relief Bond (Available until 31 December 2022)
Minimum to be invested:
- USD 250,000 for a single applicant held for 5 years
- USD 250,000 for applicant accompanied by 1 qualifying dependent held for 6 years
- USD 250,000 for applicant accompanied by up to 4 qualifying dependents held for 7 years
- USD 300,000 for applicant accompanied by up to 4 qualifying dependents held for 5 years
- USD 15,000 for each additional dependent
Requirements for Saint Lucia citizenship
- Applicants must make a qualifying investment
- Be over 18 years old
- Have no criminal record
- Provide all required documents in English
- Successfully pass a due diligence check
- Have not been denied a visa from any visa free country without a subsequent visa approval
- Applicants must use an authorized government agent
Process (between 4-8 months)
- Prepare all the documents and forms required
- Submit the application via an authorized agent and pay the required due diligence and government fees
- Upon approval, pay the required investment sum and naturalization & passport fees
