St. Lucia
Citizenship by Investment Program
About the program
St. Lucia’s Citizenship By Investment Program is the newest program launched in the Caribbean region. The program began in January 2016 and is regulated by the Citizenship by Investment Act No 14 passed in 2015.
To be able to apply for this program you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record.
Additionally, you are required to make a non-refundable donation to the Saint Lucia National Economic Fund or make an investment in government-approved real estate projects.
Investment Options
Donation – National Economic Fund (NEF)
Donation (Single applicant): USD 100,000
A non-refundable contribution for a single applicant.
Donation (Primary applicant and spouse): USD 140,000
A non-refundable contribution for a couple.
Donation (Family of 4): USD 150,000
A non-refundable contribution for the Primary applicant, spouse and up to 2 dependents.
Each additional dependent: USD 15,000
Real Estate Investment: USD 300,000
Additional Costs
Government fees (Real Estate)
In addition to the purchase of the government approved real estate, there are government fees to be paid.
Primary applicant: USD 30,000
Primary applicant applying with spouse: USD 45,000
Eligible dependents 18 years old and above: USD 10,000
Eligible dependents 17 years old and below: USD 5,000
Primary applicant and a family of more than 4: 5,000*
* Required fee for each additional eligible dependent (other than the four mentioned) for the category application of a Primary Applicant and more than four qualified dependents.
Due Diligence Fees
There are required background checks payable to the Government’s preferred due diligence agency that will use Interpol, World-Check and other Government agencies to screen applicants based on their application. The fees are required for both the NDF and the real estate investment options.
Primary applicant: USD 7,500
Eligible dependent above 16 years old: USD 5,000
Benefits
The benefits of obtaining St. Lucia citizenship include, among others: lifetime citizenship without a need to renounce your current citizenship or the need to visit or reside in St. Lucia to obtain it. Visa-free access or visa on arrival to 125+ countries, including Hong Kong, the UK and the Schengen States.