St. LuciaCitizenship By Investment
- Investment starts from USD 100,000
- Processing time 4-6 months
- Visa-free travel 140+ countries
- Remote application process
- Virtual Interview Required
Overview
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 St Lucia CBI program has been operational in compliance with the legislation of St Lucia and benefits from government guarantees. As a member of the Commonwealth, St 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). St Lucia enables individuals to experience the advantages and privileges of holding citizenships in multiple countries.Benefits
Cost-Effectiveness
Visa-free travel
Post Approval Investment
Simple Application Procedure
Favorable Taxation
No Residency Requirement
Investment Options
National Economic Fund
To qualify for citizenship of St. Lucia through making a non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund:
Single applicant | USD 100,000 |
Main applicant with spouse | USD 140,000 |
Applicant, Spouse and up to two (2) other qualifying dependents | USD 150,000 |
Any additional dependent of any age | USD 25,000 |
Each qualified dependant in addition to a family of four (family includes a spouse) | USD 15,000 |
Real Estate
To qualify for citizenship of St. Lucia, an applicant must make a one-time investment in an approved real estate project with a minimum value of US$ 200,000 and cover the following Administrative Fees:
Main applicant | USD 30,000 |
Applicant applying with spouse | USD 45,000 |
Each qualifying dependant (18yrs and older) | USD 10,000 |
Each qualifying dependant (18yrs and under) | USD 5,000 |
Applicant applying with spouse and more than four dependants | USD 10,000 |
Enterprise Project
Currently, there are no enterprise projects available for investment. However, the St Lucia Government is accepting investment proposals for the following sectors: specialized restaurants, cruise ports and marinas, agro-processing plants, pharmaceutical production, transport infrastructure, research and education.
Option 1
Applicant Alone | USD 3,500,000 (minimum investment) |
Non-refundable administration fee | USD 50,000 |
More than one applicant (joint venture) | USD 6,000,000 (minimum investment) |
Contribution by each applicant | USD 1,000,000 |
Non-refundable administration fee | USD 50,000 |
Under the both options the following Administrative Fees are applicable for dependents:
Each qualifying dependent (18 years of age and over) | USD 35,000 |
Each qualifying dependent (under 18 years of age) | USD 25,000 |
National Action Bond
The CBI applications for St Lucia can be initiated by investing in the National Action Government Bonds ("NAB"). These bonds do not accrue interest and are required to be registered in the applicant's name, staying under their ownership for a duration of five years starting from the initial issuance date.
Applicant applying with any number of dependents | USD 300,000 |
An additional, non-refundable administration fee | USD 50,000 |
Other Fees
Application Processing Fee
Main Applicant | USD 2,000 |
Each qualifying dependent | USD 1,000 |
Main Applicant | USD 7,500 |
Each qualifying dependent | USD 5,000 |