Citizenship by Investment
SAINT LUCIA
Saint Lucia citizenship grants visa-free access to 146 countries, including the EU Schengen Area.
Why Choose Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia boasts the Caribbean’s newest and arguably most strategically positioned citizenship by investment program. With its vibrant allure, Saint Lucia offers all the tropical charms of the region while maintaining its exclusivity, authenticity, and engagement.
Saint Lucia has leveraged decades of experience from its Caribbean counterparts to create a Citizenship by Investment program that stands out. The Citizenship by Investment Board, by selecting only the finest practices, is dedicated to making this program investor-friendly while delivering unmatched benefits to the nation and its citizens. Saint Lucia acknowledges dual citizenship, which can be advantageous for business expansion and tax relief.
About Saint Lucia
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Capital
Castries
Difference
UTC - 4
Currency
East Caribbean dollars
Languages
English
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 2.7 XCD
Total Area
616 sq. km.
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National Economic Fund:
High net-worth individuals may choose to make a monetary contribution to the NEF organization via one of the prescribed contribution levels.
– US$100,000: Single applicant.
– US$140,000: Main applicant with spouse.
– US$150,000: Family with up to 3 dependents (spouse + 2 children).
– US$25,000: Each additional dependent.
– US$30,000: Administrative fees. -
Real Estate Investment:
Applicants can purchase property valued at a minimum of US$200,000 in a pre-approved real estate development area. The property must be owned and maintained for at least five years, with additional costs for property registration, processing fees, and taxes. -
National Action Bond:
Applicant applying with any number of dependents: US$ 300,000
An additional, non-refundable administration fee of US$ 50,000 is applicable. -
Enterprise Project Investment:
Applicants may invest a minimum of US$3.5 million in an approved enterprise project and create at least three jobs. Two applicants can share an investment of US$6 million and create six jobs. Eligible enterprise projects fall into various categories such as specialty restaurants, cruise ports, agro-processing plants, and more. -
Covid-19 Relief Bond:
This option not only qualifies applicants for citizenship but also guarantees the return of their investment after a specific holding period. It was a limited-time offer available until December 31, 2020, with varying investment amounts and holding periods.
- Expedited processing within three months.
- Inclusion of dependent children under 25.
- Inclusion of dependent siblings of the main applicant under 18.
- Inclusion of mentally or physically challenged dependent children and/or parents.
- Inclusion of dependent parents above 65 residing with the applicant.
- No mandatory physical residency requirements.
- No need to visit Saint Lucia during the application process.
- No interview, educational, or managerial experience prerequisites.
- Visa-free travel to over 100 countries, including the Schengen Zone, the U.K., and Hong Kong.
- No taxation on worldwide income.
To qualify for citizenship in Saint Lucia, applicants must meet investment requirements and the following criteria:
- Demonstrated outstanding character.
- A clean criminal record.
- Excellent health.
- Expedited processing within three months.
- Inclusion of dependent children under 25.
- Inclusion of dependent siblings of the main applicant under 18.
- Inclusion of mentally or physically challenged dependent children and/or parents.
- Inclusion of dependent parents above 65 residing with the applicant.
- No mandatory physical residency requirements.
- No need to visit Saint Lucia during the application process.
- No interview, educational, or managerial experience prerequisites.
- Visa-free travel to over 100 countries, including the Schengen Zone, the U.K., and Hong Kong.
- No taxation on worldwide income.
- Demonstrated outstanding character.
- A clean criminal record.
- Excellent health.
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National Economic Fund:
High net-worth individuals may choose to make a monetary contribution to the NEF organization via one of the prescribed contribution levels.
- US$100,000: Single applicant.
- US$140,000: Main applicant with spouse.
- US$150,000: Family with up to 3 dependents (spouse + 2 children).
- US$25,000: Each additional dependent.
- US$30,000: Administrative fees. -
Real Estate Investment:
Applicants can purchase property valued at a minimum of US$200,000 in a pre-approved real estate development area. The property must be owned and maintained for at least five years, with additional costs for property registration, processing fees, and taxes. -
National Action Bond:
Applicant applying with any number of dependents: US$ 300,000
An additional, non-refundable administration fee of US$ 50,000 is applicable. -
Enterprise Project Investment:
Applicants may invest a minimum of US$3.5 million in an approved enterprise project and create at least three jobs. Two applicants can share an investment of US$6 million and create six jobs. Eligible enterprise projects fall into various categories such as specialty restaurants, cruise ports, agro-processing plants, and more. -
Covid-19 Relief Bond:
This option not only qualifies applicants for citizenship but also guarantees the return of their investment after a specific holding period. It was a limited-time offer available until December 31, 2020, with varying investment amounts and holding periods.
Your Journey to International Citizenship
Your Path to Global Citizenship, Simplified by Elite Invest
Step 01
Client shares passport copies for pre-screening
Step 02
Once cleared, we prepare a retainer agreement for signing
Step 03
Elite Invest assists client with preparation of documents
Step 04
Elite Invest submits files to Citizenship by Investment unit to insert country name
Step 05
Government due-diligence process takes place
Step 06
Government issues an approval letter upon successful clearances
Step 07
Donation or investment amount is settled by the client
Step 08
Citizenship documents and passport is issued and received by Elite Invest
FAQs
Once an application for citizenship by investment in Saint Lucia qualifies for processing, approval typically takes around ninety (90) days.
For a single applicant in Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment program, the most economical option is making a monetary contribution of US$100,000 to the National Economic Fund.
The new COVID-19 Relief Bond, issued under Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Program, is a fully refundable investment guaranteed by the government after a specified period. It requires a minimum bond investment of US$250,000 for a family of five (5).
Yes, under the new amendments, applicants may include parents aged 55 and older as dependents, provided they are fully supported by the main applicant.
While there is no dedicated fast-track option, Saint Lucia citizenship can be approved within 3 months, making it one of the quickest processes in the industry.