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What Is The Saint Lucia Citizenship By Investment Program

St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is for eligible individuals and their families looking to obtain a second passport an alternative citizenship in St. Lucia. This program requires a financial commitment of at least USD 100,000 government donation, or a minimum investment of USD 300,000 in government bonds in St Lucia. Successful applicants are granted St. Lucia citizenship for life.

The Benefits

Citizenship and Family Inclusion

  • Citizenship and a second passport for life for the applicant and  dependent family members.

Dependents included:

  • Spouse.
  • Children up to 30 years old.
  • Parents above 55 years old.
  • Unmarried siblings under 18.

Travel and Quality of Life

  • Visa-free travel/entry to over 140 countries.
  • Visa Free access to Schengen Area.
  • Possibility to live, work and settle in any other member of the  CARICOM nations.

Requirements and Taxation

  • Enjoy multiples tax incentives.
  • No requirement to reside in Saint Lucia.
  • No management, educational or language requirements.

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    St Lucia Citizenship Requirements

    • Applicants must make a qualifying investment
    • Be over 18 years old
    • Have no criminal record
    • Provide all required documents in English
    • Successfully pass a due diligence check
    • Have not been denied a visa from any visa free country  without a subsequent visa approval
    • Applicants must use an authorized government agent

    St Lucia Citizenship Investment Options

    The Donation Option

    Saint Lucia National Economic Fund  

    Minimum to be invested:

    • USD 100,000 for a single applicant
    • USD 140,000 for applicant & spouse
    • USD 150,000 for applicant, spouse and up to two dependents
    • USD 15,000 for each additional dependent

    The Government Bond Option

    Government Bonds

    Minimum to be invested:

    • USD 300,000 in Government Bonds
    • Valid for Main Applicant and all qualifying dependents
    • 100% Bond redemption without Interest after 5 years
    • USD 50,000 non-refundable Administrative Fee

    The Process

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    Due Diligence and Application

    • Prepare all the documents and forms required
    • Submit the application via an authorized agent and pay the required due diligence and government fees

    Approval and Investment

    Upon approval, pay the required investment sum and naturalization & passport fees

    St Lucia Citizenship and Passport

    The applicant receives the Saint Lucia citizenship and passport.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      St Lucia Citizenship-by-Investment Programme (“CIP”) is for eligible individuals and their families looking to obtain a second passport as alternative citizenship in St. Lucia by making a donation to the government or an investment to government bonds. 

      Qualifying investments include the following:

       

      DONATION OPTION

      St. Lucia National Economic Fund

      • USD 100,000 for a single applicant
      • USD 140,000 for a main applicant and spouse
      • USD 150,000 for a main applicant, spouse and up to two dependents 
      • USD 15,000 for each additional dependent 

      The Government Bond Option. 

      • USD 300,000 in Government bonds 
      • Valid for Main applicant and all qualifying dependents
      • 100% Bond redemption without interest after 5 years
      • USD 50,000 nonrefundable administrative fee

       

      Processing, due diligence, and government fees are in addition to the investment amounts stated above. 

      To qualify for citizenship, the primary applicant must be over 18 years old, of good character, without a criminal record, have not been denied a visa from any visa free country without subsequent visa approval, and make an investment or contribution in one of the qualifying investment options.

       

      Restricted applicants are those who are nationals of:

      • Russia
      • Belarus
      • Ukraine
      • Iran

      Citizens of restricted countries, and persons ordinarily resident in the restricted countries are NOT eligible to apply for citizenship through the St Lucia CIP.

      • Spouse of the main applicant
      • Children 21 years of age or below
      • Children no more than 30 years old who are fully supported by the applicant.
      • Parents above 55 years old and are fully supported by the applicant.
      • Unmarried siblings under 18
      • St. Lucia’s passport allows visa-free travel or visa-on-arrival to over 140 countries.
      • Visa free access to Schengen Area
      • Possibility to live and work in any other member of the CARICOM nations.
      • Multiple tax incentives

      The overall processing time is approximately 4-8 months. 

      No, there is no requirement travel or reside in St. Lucia prior to obtaining citizenship.

      Yes, every main applicant will be required to attend a mandatory interview either virtually, in person in St. Lucia, or in person at other locations provided by the Board of Governors. A dependent of a main applicant aged 16 years or older may be required to attend an interview if deemed necessary.

      Yes, applicants are required to show that they have enough funds to make the investment. The type of documents required will vary depending on the source of the investment funds.

      Yes, applicants can include money that has been gifted by a friend or family member for the investment. In most cases, additional documents will be required from the sponsor regarding their source of funds. The type of documents required will vary depending on the source of the investment funds.

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