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About St. Lucia
St. Lucia lies in the eastern Caribbean Sea, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique.
A volcanic island mostly covered in rainforest, it is famous for its twin peaks — the Pitons — and its magical beaches.
Saint Lucia is a member of several international organizations, including the Commonwealth,
the United Nations, CARICOM, OECS, and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, and has excellent air links to Europe and North America.
The island nation tends to attract foreign business and investment, especially in the sectors of international banking and the tourism industry, which are considered the main contributors to the island’s employment.
About Program
The Saint Lucia Citizenship Program, launched in December 2015, facilitates the acquisition of citizenship to foreign investors, and it’s the newest one of the Caribbean programs for citizenship by investment.
Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Program offers investors a wide range of investment options, starting from USD 100,000 to USD 3,500,000 for a single applicant.
Benefits
6-10 months processing period
British Commonwealth country
No physical relocation required
Visa-free travel to 148 countries (including the UK, and Schengen Zone)
Applicants can include a spouse, children under 31, siblings under 18, and parents aged 55 and over, as well as add dependents after they have been granted citizenship.
Who is eligible ?
Be over the age of 18 years old
Clean criminal record
Approved by the government due diligent verification
satisfy a minimum aualiting investment in one of the available options
Proof of medical insurance
Excellent repute
Applicant's spouse, children under 18 years old
Financial Requirements
| Investment in an approved real estate development of a minimum value of USD 300,000* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Applicant | Main Applicant & Spouse | Dependents | ||
| Government Fees | USD 30,000 | USD 45,000 | USD 5,000 (under 18 y/o) | USD 10,000 (18 y/o and above) |
| A non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund** | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Applicant | Spouse | Main Applicant, up to three other qualifying dependents | Each additional qualifying dependent (of any age) | |
| Contribution | USD240,000 | USD 35,000 | USD 240,000 | USD 25,000 |
| Upon approval, an applicant and accompanying family members may opt to invest in Saint Lucia government bonds, which must be held for seven years. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Applicant | Family of up to 4 | Main Applicant, Spouse & up to two other qualifying dependents | Each additional qualifying dependent (of any age) | |
| Contribution | USD 500,000 | USD 535,000 | USD 550,000 | USD 25,000 |
| Government Fees | USD 50,000 | |||
| One or more applicants may invest in approved enterprise projects*** | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option 1 Main applicant | Option 2 More than one applicant (joint venture) | ||||
| Minimum investment amount in approved enterprise projects | USD 3,500,000 | USD 6,000,000(with each applicant contributing no less than USD 1,000,000) | |||
| Government Fees | Main applicant: USD 50,000Each qualifying dependent (18 years of age and over): USD 35,000Each qualifying dependent (under 18 years of age): USD 25,000 | ||||
*The property must be kept for a minimum period of 7 years.
**NEF is non-profit funding for government sponsored projects.
***Approved enterprise projects must fall under one of the following categories: specialty restaurants, cruise ports and marinas, agro-processing plants, pharmaceutical products, ports, bridges, roads and highways, research institutions and facilities, or offshore universities.
****Additional payment for due diligence and other fees are also applicable.
Timeline:
FAQ:
Saint Lucia passport is currently ranking 31st in 2024, providing access to 148 countries worldwide including the UK, the Schengen area, Hong Kong, and Singapore. St. Lucia passport is considered one of the most desirable passports as it gives its holder the highest degrees of mobility between various destinations.
Yes, under specific regulations the Main Applicant can include Spouse, children, siblings and parents, Applicants can add dependents after granting the Citizenship.
No, There’s no restrictions.
Each application is different and takes a different amount of time to process, we can give you an estimate of 4 to 6 months.
Yes, you can renew your passport regardless of whether or not you have sold the investment property you purchased for the purpose of obtaining citizenship in St. Lucia. The renewal of your passport is not dependent on your investment status or citizenship status.
No, you and your family will have citizenship for life and it is hereditary. Passport renewal is required every 5 years.
No, you must submit your application through an authorized agent, as applications for citizenship must be dealt with by certain specialists who have experience and are recognized by the government of the country.
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- Providing false information
- non-disclosure of a criminal conviction or proceedings for serious criminal convictions.
If you have any previous historical convictions, you think may affect your application, contact us for a free consultation to review your file.
The investment amounts are not paid unless your application is approved. Some of the payments made at the beginning of the application such as the Due diligence fees are nonrefundable.
Yes. Our company is Licensed Agents by the Community St. Lucia CIU
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