Saint Lucia draws upon decades of Caribbean expertise, meticulously selecting best practices to craft a Citizenship by Investment Program that excels. Committed to efficiency and unparalleled benefits, the Citizenship by Investment Board ensures an exceptional experience for investors and significant advantages for the nation and its citizens.
Time To Citizenship
3-4 Months
Travel Mobility 140+ Countries
Family Security
Explore Saint Lucia, the latest and possibly most strategically positioned citizenship by investment initiative in the Caribbean. With its vibrancy, discernment, and allure, Saint Lucia presents the quintessential tropical experience, blending exclusivity, authenticity, and engagement seamlessly.
Location
Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Altantic Ocean, north of trinidad and tobago
Capital
Castries
Government Type
Parliamentary Democracy
Currency
East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 2.7 XCD
Language
English (official), French patois
Program Overview
Processing Time
Saint Lucia citizenship processing time is 3-4 months.
Travel Mobility
Travel visa-free or visa-on-arrival to over 140 destinations.
Investment Options
Contribute to the Government Fund, invest in real estate, government bonds, or infrastructure.
Investment Costs
Start with a USD 240,000 contribution or USD 300,000 in real estate.
Family Dependents
Include spouse, children up to 30, parents over 55
Benefits
Travel Mobility
Travel visa-free or visa-on-arrival to over 140 destinations.
Family Security
Include family members for added security and benefits.
Straightforward Process
Citizenship in 3-4 months through a smooth, straightforward process.
Tax Benefits
Enjoy no taxes on wealth, gifts, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains.
No Residency Requirement
There are no residency requirements
Dual Citizenship Permitted
Experience the freedom of dual global access.
Qualifications
Main Applicant Requirements
18+ years of age
Good health
No criminal record
Successfully pass due diligence checks
Confirmed investment sources
Eligible Dependents
Spouse of the main applicant
Children upto 30 years of age
Parents & grandparents above 55 years of age
Parents, grandparents and children above the age of 18 years must be dependent on the main applicant.
Investment
Applicants have three options to acquire Saint Lucia’s Passport through the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program.
OPTION 1
DONATION TO THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC FUND (NEF)
Single Applicant up to a Family of Four
240,000 USD
Each additional dependent below 18 years
10,000 USD
Each additional dependent 18 years and above
20,000 USD
OPTION 2
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
Minimum Investment (Must hold for 5 years)
300,000 USD*
*The administrative fees payable upon the grant of citizenship are non-refundable.
Government Fees
In addition to the purchase of real estate, there are Government fees to be paid.
Single Applicant
30,000 USD
Main Applicant and Spouse
45,000 USD
Each qualifying dependent (18 years of age and over)
10,000 USD
Each qualifying dependent (under 18 years of age)
5,000 USD
OPTION 3
National Action Bond (“NAB”)
Investment
300,000 USD*
The bonds are non-interest bearing, and must be registered and remain in the name of the applicant for a five-year holding period from the date of first issue.
Administrative Fees
*The administrative fees payable upon the grant of citizenship are non-refundable.
Non-refundable Administrative Fees
50,000 USD
In addition to the required investment, Saint Lucia's citizenship program includes additional costs such as the application fee, government due diligence fee, interview fee, and other related expenses.
Yes, you can include family members such as children under 18, children up to 30 in education, a spouse, parents over 55 who live with and are supported by you, and unmarried siblings under 18 with parental consent.