PASSPORT RANK
32
CAPITAL
Castries
LANGUAGE
English
TOTAL AREA
617 Km2
POPULATION
185,485
GOVERNMENT
Constitutional monarchy, Parliamentary system
CURRENCY
East Caribbean Dollars (XCD)
Saint Lucia is a volcanic island located in the Atlantic Ocean in the Caribbean Sea. With breathtaking views of the western mountains, Saint Lucia is filled with unparalleled landmarks making it a perfect destination for tourism and leisure.
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment program was established in 2015, becoming the fifth country in the Caribbean region to launch a dual citizenship by investment program. Investors and individuals can obtain Saint Lucia citizenship by making a one-time, non-refundable donation to the National Economic Fund, by investing in government bonds, or by investing in a government-approved real estate. The economic citizenship program allows applicants to obtain a second citizenship within four to six months.
The applicant makes a non-refundable monetary donation to the National Economic Fund (NEF). The contribution will depend on the size of family as follows:
Family Structure
(NEF) Contribution Amount
Processing Fees
Due Diligence and Processing, Application and Registration Fees
USD 100,000 for single applicant
USD 2,000 for main applicant
USD 7,500 for single applicant
USD 140,000 for main applicant and spouse
USD 1,000 for spouse
USD 5,000 for spouse
USD 150,000 for main applicant, spouse and up to two dependents
USD 175,000 for main applicant, and up to three dependents
An additional USD 15,000 is applicable to each additional dependent regardless of age
USD 1,000 for each dependent regardless of age
USD 5,000 for each dependent over 16 years
The applicant purchases a government-approved real estate in Saint Lucia with a value of at least USD 200,000 and will need to maintain it for a period of five years following granting of citizenship.
Properties in Saint Lucia include:
- High-end branded hotels and resorts
- High-end boutique properties
- A project recommended by the Saint Lucia citizenship by investment board which is considered vital economically
Real Estate Investment Amount
Government Fees
USD 200,000
USD 30,000 for single applicant
USD 7,500 for single
USD 45,000 for main applicant and spouse
USD 5,000 for each additional qualifying dependent 18 years and below
USD 10,000 for each additional qualifying dependent 18 years and above
An additional fee of USD 10,000 is applicable for each additional dependent regardless of age
USD 5,000 for dependents aged 16 years to 30 years and parents above 55 years
An applicant may acquire the citizenship by investment through non-interest-bearing bonds. Those bonds have to be held for a period of five years and need to be registered from the date issue. The contribution will depend on the size of family as follows:
National Action Bond Value
Administrative Fees
USD 300,000
Administration Fees of USD 50,000 are applicable
Processing Fees:
Due Diligence Fees:
Saint Lucia's Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in December 2015 following the passage of Act No. 14 of 2015, the Citizenship by Investment Act on 24th August 2015. With some changes throughout the years, the Act enables investors and their families to obtain St Lucian citizenship through investment.
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Saint Lucia passport can be obtained within four to six months.