🇱🇨 Saint Lucia citizenship · By investment
Saint Lucia citizenship by investment
One of the most transparent Caribbean citizenship programs, combining reliability, a wide choice of investment options, and visa-free travel to more than 145 countries.
Saint Lucia is one of the newest and most transparent Caribbean citizenship programs. Citizenship is lifelong, can be passed on to descendants, and does not require renouncing previous nationality or residing on the island.
Legal framework
The program is set out in the Citizenship by Investment Act No. 14 of 2015. An investor must be at least 18, have a clean criminal record, provide proof of the legal source of funds and pass due diligence checks. Applications must be submitted only through an authorised agent.
Investment options
- National Economic Fund (NEF). $240,000 for a single applicant, $250,000 for a main applicant with a spouse or a family of up to four, +$15,000 per additional dependent.
- Real estate. From $300,000, held for at least 5 years; citizenship remains valid after resale.
- Government bonds. Non-interest-bearing bonds held for 5 years, with a $50,000 administrative fee.
- Enterprise project. From $3,500,000 for a single investor, or $1,000,000 per person in a joint project totaling at least $6,000,000.
Exact timelines and amounts depend on your situation. On a free consultation we check your documents and tell you honestly whether the program fits.
Benefits of Saint Lucia citizenship
Visa-free travel
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 145 countries, including the Schengen Area, the UK, and major Asian destinations.
Tax advantages
No tax on worldwide income, wealth, inheritance or capital gains, and no restrictions on repatriation of profits.
Dual citizenship
Saint Lucia allows dual and multiple citizenships, so you do not have to renounce your current nationality.
Citizenship for the whole family
Spouse, children under 18, children up to 30 if in higher education or financially dependent, and parents over 55 can be included. Citizenship is lifelong and inheritable.
Transparent and reputable
Known for strict due diligence and compliance with FATF and OECD standards, in a politically stable country.
How to obtain citizenship: step by step
Choose an authorised agent
The agent provides guidance, verifies your documents and prepares the application file.
Collect and prepare documents
Passports, birth and marriage certificates, police clearance certificates, a medical certificate and proof of source of funds, translated into English and notarised.
Submit the application and pay fees
The agent pays the due diligence fees ($8,000 for the main applicant, $5,000 per dependent aged 16+) and the CIU starts the background check.
Due diligence and review
Background verification typically takes 3–5 months.
Approval and investment
After approval-in-principle you make the selected investment within 90 days and receive a Certificate of Citizenship. Passports are issued within 2–3 weeks.
FAQ
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Is Saint Lucia citizenship lifelong?
145+ visa-free countries with a Saint Lucia passport
Visa-free / visa-on-arrival
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