Saint Lucia

Citizenship By Donation or Investment

Visa free countries

146 Countries

Population

183,600

Currency

East Caribbean dollars (XCD), tied to USD

Time Zone

UTC-4

The St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is the most recent family-friendly legal second citizenship program to be launched in the Caribbean region.

Launched in 2016, the St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is amongst the most family-friendly legal second citizenship programs in the Caribbean. A Saint Lucia passport holder can travel visa-free to as many as 146 countries including, key international business hubs such as Singapore, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The Citizenship by Investment program on offer allows a single investor to acquire St Lucia citizenship in return for a donation of USD 100,000. 

As of now, a citizenship aspirant can pursue four different investment routes to acquire second citizenship and passport from St Lucia.

National Economic Fund

The National Economic Fund (NEF) has been set up for the sole purpose of receiving investment from its citizenship program. A single applicant is required to make a non-refundable donation of USD 100,000 to the NEF; for a family of up to 4 members, the minimum investment required is USD 200,000.

Real Estate Investment

The real estate investment is one of the most preferred routes to obtaining a second passport from the country and allows the investor to have his property within the country. The minimum investment amount of USD 300,000 must be made in government-authorized real estate property.

Government Bonds

St Lucia is the only Caribbean country that permits you to obtain a second passport by purchasing government bonds. The investor will not receive any interest against the bond, and he/she must hold the bond for a minimum of five years. The minimum investment required through this route is USD 500,000.

Authorized Business Project

An ideal route for those applicants who are looking to make a profit with their investment. The minimum investment required through this route is USD 3.5 million as a single applicant or USD 1 million as part of a joint venture.

St Lucia

To gain a second St Lucia passport through their investment program, the applicants are not required to reside or visit the country during the application process. Listed are some of the significant benefits of opting for the Saint Lucia citizenship by investment program:

  • The Saint Lucia Passport permits its holder to travel visa-free to more than 146 countries across the globe.
  • The country does not impose any global income tax from its non-resident citizens.
  • The country does permit dual citizenship, and investors can continue to live in their own country of residence.
  • The Saint Lucia citizenship and passport acquired through their investment program is valid for a lifetime and can be passed onto future generations.
St Lucia

Saint Lucia is a beautiful tropical country located in the Eastern Caribbean Sea. The country is a favorite among tourists for destination weddings and laid-back vacations. St Lucia is pretty much unrivaled in the region when it comes to the quality of life it offers. The country has an extremely low crime rate, prime real estate developments, and plenty of world-class services and infrastructure. Saint Lucia was a former British colony and only gained independence in 1979. Currently, as a sovereign country, Saint Lucia is a member of several prominent international organizations such as the OAS, UN, and CARICOM, among others. English is the official language in the country, and the legal system is based on the English Common Law. The second citizenship program offered by Saint Lucia invites applications from all nationals without any restrictions.

Legal Basis

The St Lucia Citizenship By Investment Program became operational in January 2016 and is regulated by the Citizenship by Investment Act No 14 passed in 2015, and subsequent amendments. This Constitutional Act gives the Government of St Lucia the right to legally grant citizenship to individuals with no former ties to the country on the basis of an investment, and grants these citizens the right to hold a St Lucia passport.s.

Basic Requirements to Obtain a St Lucia Second Passport

To be able to apply for St Lucia’s citizenship by investment program, an investor must fulfill some specific requirements, as listed below:

      • The primary applicant must be at least 18 years old.
      • He/She must have a clean criminal record.
      • Should be of good health.
      • Must be able to prove his/her investment from legitimate sources.
      • Should clear due diligence checks and gain approval.

Dependents who can be coupled with Saint Lucia’s second citizenship program includes:

      • Spouse of the principal applicant.
      • Children up to 30 years.
      • Parents of the principal applicant above 55 years of age.
      • Siblings of the principal applicant above 18 years of age.

Saint Lucia Citizenship Timeline

In an ideal scenario, one can get citizenship and passport from Dominica through their investment program in approximately 3-6 months. For details on advisory fees or to receive a personalized quote based on the number and ages of the dependents, contact our team today!

Month 01

    • Prequalification checks of the applicant.
    • Preparation of all the necessary documents.
    • Payment of due diligence fees, applicable government fees, advisory fees, and reservation of property investment fees, if applicable.

Month 02-03

    • Submission of the citizenship application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
    • The government vets the application and conducts a due diligence background check on the candidate through an external service provider.
    • Saint Lucia citizenship application is approved.

Month 04-05

    • The government donation or real estate investment is executed.
    • St Lucia Citizenship certificate and Saint Lucia passport are issued.

Month 06

    • All the remaining fees are to be made after the delivery of the passport.

St Lucia Investment Criterion

Contribution to National Economic Fund*

Single Applicant

$240 000

Family of 4 (Main applicant + Spouse + 2 Children under 12 yrs)

$240,000

Real Estate Investment*

Single Applicant

$415 130

Family of 4 (Main applicant + Spouse + 2 Children under 12 yrs)

$515 020

SL Bond Option

Single Applicant

$313 130

Family of 4 (Main applicant + Spouse + 2 Children under 12 yrs)

$325 020

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