St. Lucia

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.

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

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.

Citizenship by Investment Program

About the program

Investment Options