The St. Lucia Citizenship Program was launched in December 2015 and it’s the newest one of the Caribbean programs for citizenship by investment.
To be able to apply for this program you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record.
Additionally, you are required to make a non-refundable donation to the Saint Lucia National Economic Fund or make an investment in government-approved real estate projects.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 countries and territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, the Schengen Area, and the United Kingdom.
St. Lucia is a stable country which is part of the Commonwealth with a democracy based on the British parliamentary system.
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process to your new citizenship.
St. Lucia imposes minimal taxation, with an exception of no taxation on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gain.
There are no requirements to travel to St. Lucia during or after the application. Also, there are no residency requirements.
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Act of 2015 allows eligible individuals and their families to apply for Citizenship by making either:
Cash donation to the National Economic Fund, Government Escrow Account:
Investment in real estate through one of the government-approved real estate assets; freehold property with a title deed and hotel shares.
St.Lucia NEF Citizenship-by-Investment Program requires an applicant to make a significant financial investment into the country in return for citizenship for the applicant and his/her family.
Should have high net worth to invest
Should not have criminal record
Should be of sound health
Should have outstanding character.
Should meet the due diligence
Should be of sound health
Your passport will be pre-screened to assess eligibility for government pre-approval. A down payment towards professional service fees is required to initiate the process.
A professional team will assist and guide you through the collection of all necessary documents in accordance with the official government checklist.
Your application is submitted along with the required due diligence fees. If you choose the real estate investment route, a reservation for your selected property must be made at this stage. The investment is fully refundable in case the application is not approved.
The government reviews the due diligence report. Based on this, a decision is made regarding your citizenship application.
Upon approval, you will be invited to complete the required contribution or finalize the remaining balance of the real estate investment.
Your certificate of registration, citizenship certificate, and passport will be issued. The remaining balance of the professional fees is then paid.
