St. Lucia is home to the Caribbean’s newest citizenship-by-investment program, a destination that offers all the benefits of a tropical destination, yet is unique, vibrant and beautiful.
Why St. Lucia?
Saint Lucia has inherited decades of immigration experience from neighboring countries. The Citizenship by Investment Commission has learned from these best practices and is committed to creating the most efficient immigration program for investors while providing unprecedented benefits to the country and its people.
St. Lucia recognizes dual citizenship, which has advantages for business expansion and tax relief. Other advantages include:
Fast processing within 3 months.
Dependent children (under 25 years of age) may be naturalized together with the child.
Brothers and sisters of the principal applicant or spouse who are under 18 years of age and have no children.
Dependent children and/or parents with disabilities may be naturalized together.
Dependent parents (over 65 years of age) who live with the applicant can be naturalized together.
There is no actual residence time requirement.
There is no need to travel to Saint Lucia in person during the application process.
No interview, academic qualifications or management experience requirements.
Visa-free travel to more than 100 countries and regions, including the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
No tax on worldwide income.
Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Eligibility
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program was established in 2015 under the Citizenship by Investment Act 2015 and is the newest Citizenship by Investment Program in the Caribbean.
St. Lucia has tailored its program for the world's elite by limiting the number of applicants and raising the overall net worth requirement. To qualify for St. Lucia citizenship, applicants must meet one of the following investment requirements in addition to:
Excellent moral character.
No criminal records.
In good health.
St. Lucia Investment Options
1. Donations from the National Economic Fund
High net worth individuals can choose to make a cash donation to the National Economic Fund Organization by specifying the donation amount.
$100,000: Apply separately
USD 140,000: Main applicant and spouse
USD 150,000: Family application for up to 3 dependents (spouse + 2 children)
$25,000: For each additional dependent
$30,000: Management fee
2. Real estate investment
Applicants can purchase a property valued at no less than $200,000 in a pre-approved real estate development area, and the property must be owned and held for more than five years. Title registration fees, handling fees and taxes must be paid at the time of purchase.
3. Government bond investment
Upon approval, applicants and their dependents may choose to invest in Saint Lucia 5-year government bonds. The amount of the bond depends on the size of the applicant family.
US$500,000: Single application
USD 535,000: Main applicant and spouse
US$550,000: Family petition for up to 3 dependents (spouse + 2 children)
$25,000: For each additional dependent
Government bond options are subject to a $50,000 administration fee per application.
4. Enterprise project investment
Applicants may invest a minimum of $3.5 million in an approved enterprise project and create at least three jobs. Two applicants may jointly undertake an investment of $6 million and create six qualifying jobs. Approved enterprise projects must fall into one of the following categories: specialty restaurants, cruise ports and terminals, agricultural product processing plants, pharmaceutical products, ports, bridges, roads and highways, research institutions and facilities, or overseas universities. Global Immigration Consulting Services Ltd. is appointed by the government as an authorized marketing agent to promote the Saint Lucia investment citizenship program, and is also responsible for countries in the Middle East and North Africa region, as well as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Malta, Pakistan and Turkey.
5. Covid-19 Relief Bonds
Applicants’ investment in the bonds will not only qualify for citizenship, but the investment will also receive a return after a specified period of time. The limited time offer is valid until December 31, 2020.
$250,000:
Single applicant, 5-year holding period
Main applicant and 1 family member, 6 years holding period
7-year holding period for the main applicant and no more than 4 family members
$300,000:
5-year holding period for the main applicant and no more than 4 family members
Up to 4 additional dependents may be added at a cost of US$150,000 per person
Although the processing fee is waived, a $30,000 fund management fee is still required
population growth | 0.33% |
GDP per capita | $12,000 |
Purchasing power per capita | $2.083 billion |
Passport visa-free countries | 138 |
Location
Caribbean, any of the islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
capital
Castries
jet lag
UTC-4
National Land area
616 square kilometers
Age Demographics
0-14 : 20.35%
15-24 : 15.88%
25-54 : 42.97%
55-64 : 9.58%
65+ : 11.22%
official language
English (official language), French (dialect)
Religious beliefs
Roman Catholic: 61.5%, Protestant: 25.5% (includes Seventh-day Christian: 10.4%, Pentecostal: 8.9%, Baptist: 2.2%, Anglican: 1.6%, Church of God: 1.5%, other Protestant: 0.9%), Other Christian: 3.4% (includes Evangelical: 2.3% and Jehovah's Witness: 1.1%), Rastafarian: 1.9%, Other: 0.4%, No religious affiliation: 5.9%, Unspecified: 1.4%
politics
Parliamentary democracy (parliament) under constitutional monarchy and the Commonwealth system
currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
exchange rate
1 USD = 2.7 ECB
Questions and Answers
How long does it take to obtain Saint Lucia citizenship?
Once you are qualified to apply for the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program, it takes approximately ninety (90) days for approval.
What is the most cost-effective option in St. Lucia for a single applicant?
What is the new bond launched by Saint Lucia?
Can I bring my parents under 65 years of age with my Saint Lucia citizenship application?
Does St. Lucia have a fast-track naturalization option?
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