St. LuciaCitizenship By Investment
- Investment starts from USD 240,000
- Processing time 4-6 months
- Visa-free travel 140+ countries
- Remote application process
- Virtual Interview Required
Overview
Saint Lucia citizenship by investment program was introduced in 2015, allowing foreigners to obtain citizenship in exchange for an investment or a financial contribution to the country.
Investment Options
- Contribution to the National Economic Fund (NEF)
- Investment in a real estate project approved by the government
- Investment in an Approved Enterprise Project
- Zero-interest investment in Government bonds
Family Inclusion
Applicants can include spouses, siblings, and dependent children under 30 years of age, as well as dependent parents and grandparents over 55 years old in their CBI application. Citizens can ‘Add-On Dependents’ after finalizing the application at a later stage by making a non-refundable contribution to the NEF.
Eligibility Criteria
Main applicants must be at least 18 years old and meet the minimum qualifying investment requirement for any of the four investment options. All adult applicants are required to successfully undergo a due diligence review. Applicants are expected to openly and honestly disclose all relevant information related to the CBI application and to cover processing, due diligence, and administrative fees.
The Saint Lucia citizenship by investment program has been operational in compliance with the legislation of St Lucia and benefits from government guarantees. As a member of the Commonwealth, Saint Lucia is a politically stable nation that embraces a democratic framework influenced by the British parliamentary system.
St Lucia allows dual citizenship and applicants are not required to renounce their current citizenship(s). Saint Lucia enables individuals to experience the advantages and privileges of holding citizenships in multiple countries.
Benefits
Stable & Safe Environment
Visa-free travel
Post Approval Investment
Simple Application Procedure
Favorable Taxation
No Residency Requirement
Investment Options
National Economic Fund
| Main applicant plus 3 family members | USD 240,000 |
| Each minor dependent under 18 years old | USD 10,000 |
| Each adult dependent over 18 years old | USD 20,000 |
| Add-on of a newborn child over under 12 months old | USD 5,000 |
| Add-on of a spouse of a citizen | USD 35,000 |
| Add-on of other qualifying dependents | USD 25,000 |
National Action Bond
| Applicant applying with any number of dependents | USD 300,000 |
| Administration Fee (non-refundable) | USD 50,000 |
Real Estate
| Main applicant applying with any number of dependents | USD 300,000 |
| Each minor dependent under 18 years old | USD 10,000 |
| Each adult dependent over 18 years old | USD 20,000 |
| Add-on of a newborn child over under 12 months old | USD 5,000 |
| Add-on of a spouse of a citizen | USD 35,000 |
| Add-on of other qualifying dependents | USD 25,000 |
Enterprise Project
Option 1
| Applicant alone must invest a minimum | USD 3,500,000 |
| Administration fee (non-refundable) | USD 50,000 |
| More than one applicant (joint venture) | USD 6 million (minimum investment) |
| Contribution by each applicant | USD 1 million |
| Administration fee (non-refundable) | USD 50,000 |
Investment in a National Infrastructure Improvement Project Approved by the Government
| Main applicant plus up to three dependents | USD 250,000 |
| Single applicant | USD 15,000 |
| Main applicant plus spouse | USD 20,000 |
| Main applicant plus two dependents | USD 25,000 |
| Main applicant plus three dependents | USD 30,000 |
| Each additional dependent | USD 10,000 |
Other Fees
| Main Applicant | USD 2,000 |
| Each qualifying dependent | USD 1,000 |
| Main Applicant | USD 8,000 |
| Each dependent aged 16 years and over | USD 5,000 |
Application Process
Bayat Legal Services’ compliance team will conduct an internal due diligence check, which entails a background security screening of the applicant, Preparation of KYC (Know Your Client) and a qualification assessment.
Preparation of the tailored list of documents. The client signs a retainer agreement with Bayat Group. Gathering documents required for the application.
Applicants need to meet the eligibility criteria, including financial requirements and a clean background.
After gathering all of required original documents and sending them to Bayat Group team, our citizenship experts will assess the file and make it ready for submission to St Lucia CBI Board. The Board will review the application and conduct due diligence checks. Applicants need to go through the mandatory interview, either in person or online.
After the application has been processed and a decision has been reached, the applicant will receive a letter informing them of the outcome. If the application is approved, applicants will be required to proceed with making the qualified investment, covering the associated fees for the investment option.
Upon completion of the required contribution or investment, applicants will receive a No Objection Certificate (NOC), which confirms the granting of citizenship in St Lucia. Subsequently, Bayat Group will proceed to apply for the passport on clients’ behalf.