Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island nation with a pair of dramatically tapered mountains, the Pitons, on its west coast. Its coast is home to volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, luxury resorts and fishing villages. Trails in the interior rainforest lead to waterfalls like the 15m-high Toraille, which pours over a cliff into a garden. The capital, Castries, is a popular cruise port.

Saint Lucia passport by investment benefits

There are many reasons to choose Saint Lucia nationality. From its booming trade and bustling tourism industry to its paradise beaches and private lifestyle, the program’s unique benefits include:

1. Quick application process:

   One of the fastest turnarounds from the date of application submission. Get your application processed in as little as 3 months.

2. Entire family are eligible:

Inclusion of spouse, children, parents, and grandparents.

3. Cheapest second passport:

Saint Lucia passport can be obtained for just a $100,000 financial contribution. St Lucia passport ranking is 32nd in terms of travel freedom.

4. Investment required only after approval:

Complete investments after receiving citizenship application approval.

5. Flexible requirements:

No residence or visitation requirements. Plus no interview, education or managerial experience necessary.

6. Visa-free travel:

Saint Lucia’s passport power is undeniable. Enjoy Saint Lucia visa-free travel to over 140 countries, including Europe’s Schengen zone, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and more.

7. Tax freedoms:

No tax on capital, wealth, and inheritance tax.

Saint Lucia passport requirements

In order to obtain Saint Lucia second citizenship, a series of St Lucia citizenship requirements must be met first.

The applicant must:

• Be over 18 years old.
• Make the required investment and provide detailed information and evidence of the respective investment.
• Have an outstanding character.
• Have excellent health.
• Hold no criminal record.
• Pass a detailed background check.
• Pay the required non-refundable processing, due diligence and administrative fees upon application.

A key citizenship by investment benefit is that it extends to the applicant’s family members, meaning they are also eligible for St Lucia citizenship.

The following family members apply:

• Spouse
• Inclusion of children under 21 years old
• Inclusion of dependent children aged between 18-30
• Inclusion of mentally or physically challenged dependent children and/or parents.
• Inclusion of dependent parents and/or grandparents aged 55 or above
• Inclusion of siblings of the main applicant, if below the age of 18, unmarried, and who’ve received consent from his or her parent or guardian to apply for citizenship by investment

Saint Lucia CB Saint Lucia passport requirements

In order to obtain Saint Lucia second citizenship, a series of St Lucia citizenship requirements must be met first.

The applicant must:

• Be over 18 years old.
• Make the required investment and provide detailed information and evidence of the respective investment.
• Have an outstanding character.
• Have excellent health.
• Hold no criminal record.
• Pass a detailed background check.
• Pay the required non-refundable processing, due diligence and administrative fees upon application.

A key citizenship by investment benefit is that it extends to the applicant’s family members, meaning they are also eligible for St Lucia citizenship.

The following family members apply:

• Spouse
• Inclusion of children under 21 years old
• Inclusion of dependent children aged between 18-30
• Inclusion of mentally or physically challenged dependent children and/or parents.
• Inclusion of dependent parents and/or grandparents aged 55 or above
• Inclusion of siblings of the main applicant, if below the age of 18, unmarried, and who’ve received consent from his or her parent or guardian to apply for citizenship by investment

Saint Lucia CBI options

1. National Economic Fund
• You’re expected to contribute at least $100,000 if you’re a single applicant.
• Couples will spend $140,000 (discounted from the pre-COVID price of $165,000).
• A family of four will spend $150,000 (original price: $190,000).
• Each additional dependent will cost you $15,000 (original price: 25,000).
2. Pre-approved real estate

With CBI programs, there is nearly always a real estate investment option. Saint Lucia is no different. You may purchase a property that’s worth at least $300,000, but only from the officially pre-approved list of properties.

• The principal applicant will have to pay $50,000 in admin fees
• Each qualifying adult dependant will pay $35,000 and $25,000 if dependant is under 18 years old
• Due diligence fees are $7,500 for main applicant and $5,000 per dependant (over 16 years old)
3. Enterprise investment

Once a citizenship application via the enterprise route has been approved, the following minimum investment is required:

A sole applicant:

A minimum investment of $3.5 million

More than one applicant (joint venture):

A minimum investment of $ 6.5 million with each applicant con.

Government bonds

Citizenship by investment can also be obtained through the purchase of government bonds [no-interest requirement]. These bonds are required to be registered and remain in the name of the applicant for a 5 year period from the date of first issue, tributing no less than US$1 million.