St. Lucia Citizenship

  • Minimum investment of USD 100000

  • Processing time to citizenship: Approximately 2 to 5 months after submission of application

  • Visa-Free Travel to 147 countries including Hong Kong Singapore the Schengen Area and the United Kingdom among others

  • No residency or visitation requirements apply

  • The main Applicants may include their spouse children under the age of 31 siblings under the age of 18 and parents aged 56 or older as well as add dependents after receiving citizenship

  • The program’s investment and processing expenses are attractive

  • St. Lucia recognizes dual citizenship. There is no condition to give up your current citizenship(s) and your home country is not informed of your new citizenship

  • St. Lucia imposes little taxation with the exception of wealth gift inheritance foreign income and capital gain which are not taxed

The program asks applicants to make a substantial contribution to the nation’s economy. The applicants and their families are awarded full citizenship in exchange for a rigorous application process and due diligence inspections. To be qualified, the main applicant must be at least 18 years old, fulfill all application conditions, and choose one of the following investment options:

  • An investment of at least $300000 in an approved real estate development that must be held for at least five years. Depending on the property developer additional expenses may also be incurred.

  • An investment of at least $3.5 million in an approved enterprise project (as outlined in the regulations) and the creation of at least three permanent jobs. Alternately a joint donation of USD 6 million (with each applicant donating at least USD 1 million) and the establishment of at least six permanent positions.

  • The following government administration costs will also apply to the first two options:

  • Principal applicant — $30000

  • Principal applicant plus spouse — $45000

  • Each dependent above the age of 18 — $10000

  • Each dependent 17 and older — USD 5000

  • Each family member after the sixth is $10000

  • 1. A non-refundable payment of $100000 to the NEF (for a single applicant). A candidate may make a contribution under one of the four categories listed below:

  • Principal applicant — $100000

  • Principal petitioner and spouse — USD 140000

  • USD 150000 for principal applicant spouse and up to two other qualified dependents

  • Each additional qualifying dependent applies with the principal applicant spouse and two more qualifying dependents — $15000

  • Each additional dependent who qualifies — USD 25000

  • 2. Investment in government bonds without interest that must be kept for five years:

  • In accordance with section 12(1) of the Citizenship by Investment Regulations Cap. 1.20

  • Principal applicant — $500000

  • Principal applicant and spouse — $535000

  • The main applicant their spouse and two dependents who qualify — USD 550000

  • Each additional qualified dependent regardless of age: $25000

  • Government administration charge — 50000 US dollars

The Citizenship by Investment Board, which oversees a dedicated citizenship by investment unit (CIU), will evaluate an application for citizenship, and its decision may be to grant citizenship, refuse citizenship, or delay citizenship for a cause. Before the CIU may process an application, it must be accompanied by the required supplementary materials.  All applications must include the applicable nonrefundable processing and due diligence fees for the primary applicant, their spouse, and each qualifying dependent.

The principal applicant must transfer the requisite amounts for the qualifying choice within ninety calendar days of receiving notification of application approval. A successful applicant must sign the oath or affirmation of loyalty in front of a lawyer, royal, or public notary. In extraordinary situations, the minister may, by order, rescind a grant of citizenship if deemed essential.

 

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