Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment

Saint Lucia is an island country in the Caribbean region which is located in the North America. Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia and this island country is famous for its volcanic beaches, fishing villages and reef diving sites. The Citizenship by Investment program of Saint Lucia was launched recently in 2016 through which senior managers, businessmen, high-net-worth individuals and their families can get the Citizenship of Saint Lucia by either donating to the government, investing in an approved real estate project, investing in an enterprise project or by buying government bonds. The holder of Saint Lucia passport can enjoy visa free or visa on arrival travel to over 146 countries including United Kingdom (UK), Hong Kong, European Union member countries and Schengen Zone member countries etc.

Processing Time: 3 to 6 months

Benefits of Citizenship of Saint Lucia

The benefits of Saint Lucia's Citizenship are mentioned below:

Travel freedom with visa free or visa on arrival travel to over 146 countries
Citizenship can be passed on to future generations
Can live, study and work in Saint Lucia without any restriction
Only country in the Caribbean to offer an investment opportunity in enterprise projects in order to acquire citizenship
Only country in the Caribbean to offer an opportunity of buying government bonds in order to acquire citizenship
Can hold dual citizenship without any restriction
No travel or residency requirement before and after getting the citizenship
Taxes are not applicable on non-residents

Basic Requirements for acquiring a Citizenship of Saint Lucia

Requirements which an applicant needs to fulfill in order to get a Citizenship of Saint Lucia are mentioned below:

An applicant

should be at least 18 years of age
should be of good character and have no criminal record
should undergo the due diligence checks and get a positive outcome
must have a high personal net worth
must be able to verify the sources of investment
should have good health

There are four options by which an individual can acquire a Citizenship of Saint Lucia. First one is by donating to the government of Saint Lucia through National Economic Fund (NEF), the second one is by investing in the real estate, the third one is by investing in the enterprise projects and the fourth one is by buying the government bonds.

National Economic Fund (NEF)

Through this option an applicant can acquire a Citizenship of Saint Lucia by donating US $ 100,000 to the government of Saint Lucia.

Donation and Fees Requirements of Saint Lucia's Citizenship

Mentioned below is the table highlighting the donation amount, due diligence and processing fee required for Saint Lucia's Citizenship through National Economic Fund (NEF) option.

Donation (Non-Refundable) and Fees Requirement
	Single Applicant	Main Applicant + Spouse	Family of 4 persons	Family over 4 persons
Donation Amount	US $ 100,000	US $ 140,000	US $ 150,000	US $ 150,000 For each additional dependent regardless of age after the third dependent US $ 25,000
Due Diligence Fee	US $ 7,500	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000 Dependent between 0 to 15 years - no due diligence fee Dependent over 16 years - US $ 5,000 per person	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000 Dependent between 0 to 15 years - no due diligence fee Dependent over 16 years - US $ 5,000 per person
Processing Fee	US $ 2,000	Main applicant - US $ 2,000 Spouse - US $ 1,000	Main applicant - US $ 2,000 Spouse - US $ 1,000 Per dependent - US $ 1,000	Main applicant - US $ 2,000 Spouse - US $ 1,000 Per dependent - US $ 1,000

Real Estate Investment

Through this option an applicant can acquire a Citizenship of Saint Lucia by purchasing government approved real estate of at least US $ 300,000.

Investment and Fees Requirements of Saint Lucia's Citizenship

Mentioned below is the table highlighting the investment amount, government, due diligence and processing fee required for Saint Lucia's Citizenship through Real Estate Investment option.

Real Estate Investment and Fees Requirement
	Single Applicant	Main Applicant + Spouse	Family of 4 persons	Family over 4 persons
Investment Amount	US $ 300,000	US $ 300,000	US $ 300,000	US $ 300,000
Non Refundable Administrative Fee	US $ 30,000	Main applicant - US $ 30,000 Spouse - US $ 15,000	Main applicant - US $ 30,000 Spouse - US $ 15,000 Dependent under 21 years - US $ 5,000 per person Dependent aged 21 and over - US $ 10,000 per person	Main applicant - US $ 30,000 Spouse - US $ 15,000 Dependent under 21 years - US $ 5,000 per person Dependent aged 21 and over - US $ 10,000 per person Each additional dependent of any age after the third dependent - US $ 10,000 per person
Due Diligence Fee	US $ 7,500	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000 Dependent between 0 to 15 years - no due diligence fee Dependent over 16 years - US $ 5,000 per person	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000 Dependent between 0 to 15 years - no due diligence fee Dependent over 16 years - US $ 5,000 per person
Processing Fee	US $ 2,000	Main applicant - US $ 2,000 Spouse - US $ 1,000	Main applicant - US $ 2,000 Spouse - US $ 1,000 Per dependent - US $ 1,000	Main applicant - US $ 2,000 Spouse - US $ 1,000 Per dependent - US $ 1,000

Enterprise Project Investment

Through this option an applicant can acquire a Citizenship of Saint Lucia by investing in a government approved enterprise project of at least US $ 3,500,000 as a sole applicant or of at least US $ 1,000,000 as in a joint venture totaling a minimum of at least US $ 6,000,000.

Investment and Fees Requirements of Saint Lucia's Citizenship

Mentioned below is the table highlighting the investment amount, administrative, due diligence and processing fee required for Saint Lucia's Citizenship through Enterprise Project Investment option.

Enterprise Project Investment and Fees Requirement
	Single Applicant	Main Applicant + Spouse	Family of 4 persons	Family over 4 persons
Investment Amount	US $ 1,000,000 as a joint venture or US $ 3,500,000 otherwise	US $ 1,000,000 as a joint venture or US $ 3,500,000 otherwise	US $ 1,000,000 as a joint venture or US $ 3,500,000 otherwise	US $ 1,000,000 as a joint venture or US $ 3,500,000 otherwise
Non Refundable Administrative Fee	US $ 50,000	Main applicant - US $ 50,000 Spouse - US $ 35,000	Main applicant - US $ 50,000 Spouse - US $ 35,000 Dependent under 21 years - US $ 25,000 per person Dependent aged 21 and over - US $ 35,000 per person	Main applicant - US $ 50,000 Spouse - US $ 35,000 Dependent under 21 years - US $ 25,000 per person Dependent aged 21 and over - US $ 35,000 per person
Due Diligence Fee	US $ 7,500	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000 Dependent between 0 to 15 years - no due diligence fee Dependent over 16 years - US $ 5,000 per person	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000 Dependent between 0 to 15 years - no due diligence fee Dependent over 16 years - US $ 5,000 per person
Processing Fee	US $ 2,000	Main applicant - US $ 2,000 Spouse - US $ 1,000	Main applicant - US $ 2,000 Spouse - US $ 1,000 Per dependent - US $ 1,000	Main applicant - US $ 2,000 Spouse - US $ 1,000 Per dependent - US $ 1,000

Buying Government Bonds

Through this option an applicant can acquire a Citizenship of Saint Lucia by purchasing non-interest government bonds of at least US $ 500,000. These bonds should be held by the applicant for a time period of 5 years after getting the Citizenship of St. Lucia.

Investment and Fees Requirements of Saint Lucia's Citizenship

Mentioned below is the table highlighting the investment amount required for Saint Lucia's Citizenship through Government Bonds option.

Government Bonds Investment and Fees Requirement
	Single Applicant	Main Applicant + Spouse	Family of 4 persons	Family over 4 persons
Investment Amount	US $ 500,000	US $ 535,000	US $ 550,000	US $ 550,000 For each additional dependent after the third dependent - US $ 25,000
Due Diligence Fee	US $ 7,500	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000 Dependent between 0 to 15 years - no due diligence fee Dependent over 16 years - US $ 5,000 per person	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000 Dependent between 0 to 15 years - no due diligence fee Dependent over 16 years - US $ 5,000 per person
Processing Fee	US $ 2,000	Main applicant - US $ 2,000 Spouse - US $ 1,000	Main applicant - US $ 2,000 Spouse - US $ 1,000 Per dependent - US $ 1,000	Main applicant - US $ 2,000 Spouse - US $ 1,000 Per dependent - US $ 1,000

Administrative Fee - Only for Government Bonds Option		US $ 50,000

Buying Covid - 19 Relief Bonds

Through this option an applicant can acquire a Citizenship of Saint Lucia by purchasing non-interest covid - 19 relief bonds of at least US $ 250,000. These bonds should be held by the applicant for a time period of at least 5 years after getting the Citizenship of Saint Lucia. This option is available until 31st December, 2020

Investment and Fees Requirements of Saint Lucia's Citizenship

Mentioned below is the table highlighting the investment amount required for Saint Lucia's Citizenship through Covid - 19 Relief Bonds option.

Covid - 19 Relief Bonds Investment and Fees Requirement
	Single Applicant	Main Applicant + Spouse	Family of 4 persons	Family over 4 persons
Investment Amount	US $ 250,000	US $ 250,000 for 6 years holding period or US $ 300,000 for 5 years holding period	US $ 250,000 for 7 years holding period or US $ 300,000 for 5 years holding period	US $ 250,000 for 7 years holding period or US $ 300,000 for 5 years holding period For each additional dependent after the third dependent - US $ 15,000
Due Diligence Fee	US $ 7,500	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000 Dependent between 0 to 15 years - no due diligence fee Dependent over 16 years - US $ 5,000 per person	Main applicant - US $ 7,500 Spouse - US $ 5,000 Dependent between 0 to 15 years - no due diligence fee Dependent over 16 years - US $ 5,000 per person
Processing Fee	NA	NA	NA	NA