St. Lucia

ContinentAmericas
CapitalCastries
Official LanguageEnglish
Passport Rank30
CurrencyXCD

SAINT LUCIA

Saint Lucia has the newest and arguably the best-positioned citizenship by investment program in the Caribbean. Vibrant,discerning and alluring, Saint Lucia offers all the tropical benefits of the region while remaining exclusive, authentic and engaging.

St Lucia is a part of Commonwealth with a democracy based on the British parliamentary system.

The citizenship by investment program was established in 2015 to encourage Foreign direct investment and making it possible for applicants to obtain Saint Lucia citizenship. Saint Lucia has inherited decades of experience from its Caribbean neighbours. By hand-picking only the best practices, the Citizenship by Investment Board is committed to making the program the most efficient for investors while providing unmatched benefits for the country and its people.


Qualifying criteria :

All applicants must be at least 18 years old with good character and are willing to make the required investment in St Lucia.
  • Be of outstanding character
  • Hold no criminal record.
  • Have excellent health.
Minimum Investment-
Donation: USD 250,000
Minimum Investment-
Real Estate: USD 325,000
Time To Citizenship:
6-8
Months
Visa-Free Access *:
146+ Countries & Territories

Key Benefits

Citizenship in 4-6 months

Straightforward process with a timeframe of 4-6 months to your new citizenship.

Tax Relief:

No wealth , gift , inheritance , foreign income or capital gain tax.

No Residency Requirement:

There are no physical residency requirement, you are entitled to apply instantly.

Visa Free Travel:

Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 146+ countries and territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, The Schengen area, China & The United Kingdom.

Dual Citizenship Permitted:

There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.

Investment Options

Option 1: The National Economic Fund (NEF)

A non-refundable donation fund to receive foreign investments:

  • SINGLE APPLICANT
    USD 240,000
  • MAIN APPLICANT WITH UP TO 3 QUALIFIYING DEPENDENTS
    USD 240,000
  • EACH ADDITIONAL QUALIFIED DEPENDENT BELOW THE AGE OF 18
    USD 10,000
  • EACH ADDITIONAL QUALIFIED DEPENDENT ABOVE THE AGE OF 18.
    USD 20,000

Option2: Real Estate Investment

Investment in real estate through one of the government-approved real estate assets; freehold property with a title deed and hotel shares.

  • MINIMUM INVESTMENT
    USD 300,000

Option3: Enterprise project

Investment in a government-approved enterprise project.
  • MAIN APPLICANT
    USD 250,000
  • MAIN APPLICANT AND SPOUSE
    USD 250,000
  • MAIN APPLICANT WITH UP TO 3 QUALIFYING DEPENDENTS
    USD 250,000
  • EACH ADDITIONAL QUALIFIED DEPENDENT REGARDLESS OF AGE
    USD 10,000