St Lucia

St. Lucia is one of the largest Caribbean Islands by total land area and population. In 2016, St Lucia successfully started its Citizenship by Investment ("CBI") program, benefiting from the experience of other Caribbean countries.

Benefits

Access

Visa-free entry to 146 countries including the European Schengen Area, the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Flexibility

You can apply from anywhere, with simple requirements. Once you become a citizen, you do not need to live on the island.

Low Cost

St Lucia has the most affordable Citizenship-by-Investment programme in the Caribbean.

Low Tax

There is no tax on foreign-sourced income for non-permanent residents, no capital gains tax and no inheritance tax.

Travel

146 visa-free or visa-on-arrival countries

Passport

Ranked 33rd in the world

Population

168,000

Languages

English

Economy

Tourism

Member of

United Nations
Commonwealth of Nations
International trade organizations such as the WTO

Citizenship by Investment

Eligibility

The programme is available to the investor; the investor’s spouse; dependent children or stepchildren under 31; unmarried siblings; dependant parents or parents-in-law over 55 who live with you; or any of the above who are handicapped and fully supported by you.

Requirements

Option 1

Invest $200,000 in an approved real estate project for period minimum of five years.
Government fee of $30,000, plus $15,000 for your spouse, and $10,000 per dependant over 18, and 5,000 per dependant under 18.

Option 2

Invest $300,000 in non-interest-bearing national bonds.
Government fee of $50,000.

Additionally

Due diligence fees of $7,500 for you, and $5,000 per dependent over 16.
Additional Processing Fees apply.

Procedure

Month 1

Our team will prepare all required government forms and documents. If property investment is necessary, we’ll coordinate with the developer and the St Lucia Citizenship-by-Investment Unit on your behalf.

Months 2–3

We’ll rigorously review your application to ensure it meets the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) criteria. The CIU then conducts its own due diligence. We maintain close communication with the Unit to expedite the process. The primary applicant must then take an interview, either in person at their Castries HQ or via an online appointment.

Month 4

Once your application is approved, you’ll need to complete all contributions and pay any relevant government fees. You’ll then sign an oath of allegiance before a qualified official. You can collect your Certificate of Registration at the Castries HQ or your closest Consulate or Embassy.

Access 146 countries

Visa not required

Visa on arrival

ETA

Visa required prior to arrival

All information on this page was correct at the time of our last update. These pages are intended as an introduction to immigration law, not as a comprehensive explanation. Once we start working together, we will take into account all current law and discuss how this may affect your application based on your specific requirements.

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