The Caribbean’s youngest citizenship by investment program distinguishes itself by being the only program in the region that offers a government bond investment option (starting at US$250,000).
With a population of 180,000, Saint Lucia is also the region’s most populous CBI-country, and has well-developed hospitality and financial sectors.
Saint Lucia has several investment options available for citizenship:
Government Bonds
$300,000 for an applicant applying with any number of dependents
The bond investment option has an additional, non-refundable administration fee of $50,000.
Saint Lucia’s National Economic Fund (NEF)
$100,000 Single applicant. $140,000 Primary applicant and spouse. $150,000 Primary applicant applying with spouse and two qualifying dependents. $15,000 or $25,000 for additional dependents depending on family circumstances.
Real Estate Investment
$200,000 investment made in government approved projects.
There are non-refundable government fees depending on the number of applicants:
$30,000 Primary applicant. $45,000 Primary applicant and spouse. $10,000 dependents over 18. $5,000 dependents under 18.
Enterprise Investment
$3,500,000 for a sole investor. $6,000,000 for co-investors with a maximum of six investors. $50,000 non-refundable government fee for each primary applicant. $35,000 non-refundable government fee for each dependent over 18. $25,000 non-refundable government fee for each dependent under 18.
All options have due diligence fees of $7,500 for the primary applicant and $5,000 for any dependent over 16. There are additional processing fees of $2,000 for a primary applicant and $1,000 for every dependent.
Salient Benefits
Program benefits
Increased visa-free travel;
Settlement rights in multiple countries (beyond the program country itself);
Freedom of movement (but not settlement) within Schengen;
Minimal physical presence requirements;
Permits dual/multiple citizenship;
Ability to include three or more generations of family members in the application;
Lower taxes;
Lower cost of living;
Safety and security;
Warm climate;
Short processing time;
English as official language
Path to Citizenship
Requirements to qualify for citizenship
Make the initial payment to begin the application process and prepare the documentation requested for the application.
The government will begin their due diligence on you and additional adult dependents included in the application.
You will receive a preliminary approval after the due diligence has been completed. The final qualifying investment amount will need to be paid to complete the process. After the transfer has been completed, you will be approved as a citizen and your new passports.
There is no language test and there is no physical presence required in Saint Lucia.
Programs that offer residence permits within months to those who can demonstrate income or personal wealth above a certain level, usually requiring that the holder not take up employment locally.
Programs that offer residence permits within months to those who physically relocate to start and/or run a business. Startup and entrepreneur visas fall under this category.
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