St. Lucia Citizenship Program

Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island on the boundary with Atlantic Ocean, north of the Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It is famous for its two ponderous mountains, the Pitons. The West Coast of Saint Lucia is welcoming tourists by high-end hotels and resorts, fascinating reefs, volcanic beaches, fishing settlements. A curious traveler, if wandered deep into the rainforest, will can discover breathtaking scenery of the waterfalls. The capital, Castries, is a very lively cruise port, attracting over 350 000 tourists per year.

Saint Lucia’s motto captures all of our combined treasures - the land, the people, the light. The island caters to every lifestyle imaginable. From the entertainment capital to Rodney Bay, which is known for its internationally acclaimed restaurants, and to the tranquil natural surroundings of Soufrierre, which will be enjoyed by spontaneous travelers and adventure seeker. In Saint Lucia everyone can find their niche.

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St. Lucia Citizenship Benefits

3-4 month processing time
Visa-free access to more than 146 countries, including the EU Schengen countries, Hong Kong and United Kingdom
Citizenship which is passed down for generations
No estate or inheritance tax and no tax on worldwide income
It is not required to visit St. Lucia during the application

Investment Options

National Economic Fund Contribution

High net worth individuals may choose to make a monetary contribution to the NEF organization via one of the prescribed contribution levels.

Donation amount

Single applicant - US$100,000
Main applicant with Spouse - USD $140,000
Main applicant with Spouse and up to two children - USD $150,000
Each additional dependent - US$15,000

Fees

Non-refundable processing fees
Main applicant - US$2000
Each dependent - US$1000
Due diligence fees
Main applicant - US$7,500
Each dependent (above 16 y/o) - US$5,000

Real Estate Investment

Applicants may purchase property valued at a minimum of US$300,000 in a preapproved real estate development area. The property must be owned and maintained for a minimum of five years. Property registration, processing fees and taxes must be paid in addition to the property purchase.

Approved real estate projects fall into two broad categories:

High-end branded hotels and resorts
High-end boutique properties

Bond investment

a) Government Bond Investment

option carries an administration fee of US$50,000 per application, and investment in non-interest-bearing government bonds, which must be held for five years:

Applicant applying alone: US$500,000
Applicant applying with spouse: US$535,000
Applicant applying with spouse and up to two (2) other qualifying dependents: US$550,000
Each additional qualifying dependent: US$25,000

b) Under the Covid-19 Relief Bond, available for a limited period until 31 December 2020

Main applicant — USD 250,000 (bond holding period is five years)
Main applicant applying with one qualifying dependent — USD 250,000 (bond holding period is six years)
Main applicant applying with up to four qualifying dependents — USD 250,000 (bond holding period is seven years)
Main applicant applying with up to four qualifying dependents — USD 300,000 (bond holding period is five years)
Each subsequent qualifying dependent — USD 15,000
Government administrative fee — USD 30,000