An Eastern Caribbean country that remains part of the British Commonwealth, St Lucia is an island of breathtaking beautiful landscapes and beaches. The country’s citizenship by investment program was launched in 2015 and has become a popular option for immigrant investors since. Applicants can obtain lifetime citizenship by making a donation of minimum $100,000 to the Government’s National Economic Fund (NEF), or by way of real estate investment at a minimum $300,000 in a Government approved real estate project. A major attraction of St Lucia is its international airport that has regular flights to and from the US, UK, and Canada.

Citizenship Benefits:

• No travel or residency requirement during application process or after obtaining citizenship
• Visa-Free Travel to over 155 countries including the UK, EU, Hong Kong, Singapore and others.
• Full Residence Status including the right to live and work
• Dual Citizenship is permitted and no requirement to renounce existing citizenship
• Democratic Government offering political stability
• Direct airlift from key international destinations including Miami, New York and London
• No Taxation on wealth, capital gains, gifts and inheritance

Time to Citizenship – 4 to 5 months

Option 1: Donation to the National Economic Fund (NEF)

Investment Requirement:

Donation requirement is a minimum contribution of $100,000 to the Government’s National Economic Fund (NEF).

Investment breakdown:

Minimum Investment payable upon approval in principle of application:

• $100,000 – Single Applicant
• $140,000 – Principal Applicant and Spouse
• $150,000 – Principal Applicant, Spouse and up to 2 other Dependents
• $15,000 – Each additional Dependent in addition to a family of 4 (including a Spouse)
• $25,000 – Each additional Dependent of any age

Additional fees apply, such as Due Diligence, Application and Processing fees.

Option 2: Real Estate Investment in a Government Approved Project

An applicant may qualify for citizenship through a minimum investment of $300,000 in a Government approved real estate project, irrespective of the number of dependents included in the application. Property acquired under this option may also be resold after 5 years following the grant of citizenship to the applicant.

Investment Requirement:

Payable upon approval in principle of application – $300,000

Government Real Estate Fees:

• $30,000 – Principal Applicant
• $45,000 – Principal Applicant with Spouse
• $10,000 – Dependents 18 years and over
• $5,000 – Dependents under 18 years
• $10,000 – Principal Applicant with Spouse and more than four dependents

Additional fees apply, such as Due Diligence, Application and Processing fees.