Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program

Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment

Saint Lucia is the most recent country in the Caribbean to offer a citizenship by investment program, having launched their program in 2015. The program allows applicants and their families to obtain citizenship of Saint Lucia in exchange for an investment made into the country. It offers a highly useful second passport for you, your family and future generations.

About Saint Lucia

St Lucia is an island nation in the eastern Caribbean so beautiful that it has earned the accolade of ‘Helen of the West Indies.’ Rising above the Caribbean Sea, with its white sandy beaches and emerald-green rainforests, Saint Lucia offers all the tropical benefits of the region while remaining exclusive, authentic and engaging. It’s known for its beaches and reef-diving sites, as well as its rain forested interior. It’s home to quiet volcanic beaches and fishing villages as well as luxurious resorts, and the capital, Castries, is a regular stop for cruise ships.

Beyond its natural beauty, St Lucia is a highly stable state and top tourist destination. It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), and the International Organisation of La Francophonie.

Benefits of Saint Lucia Citizenship

• Citizenship is in a British Commonwealth country.

• Application processing within 3 – 4 months.

• Inclusion of dependent children 25 and under.

• Inclusion of dependent parents or grandparents over 65.

• Right to pass on citizenship to future generations.

• Visa-free access to more than 120 countries including the United Kingdom, Europe and Hong Kong.

• St Lucia recognizes Dual Citizenship and does not require people to renounce their current citizenship.

• Having a second citizenship may allow children to avoid military service in their home country.

• Off-shore bank accounts, investments, and companies give unique opportunities for business and tax planning.

• No management experience requirement, no education requirement, no interview, and no language requirement.

Qualifications for Saint Lucia Citizenship

To qualify under the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program, the following criteria must be met:

• The principal applicant must be at least 18 years old.

• To qualify as dependents, children must be (1) under age 18 and unmarried; or (2) full-time students aged 18-25 who are dependent on their parents; or (3) over age 18 and living with (and fully supported by) the applicant due to physical or mental disability.

• Parents or grandparents of the principal applicant or spouse may qualify as dependents if they are over age 65, live with the principal applicant, and can prove financial dependency on the principal applicant.

• Applicants must pass a Due Diligence examination and have no criminal record.

• Applicants must complete a medical examination.

• Applicants must make a qualifying investment in Saint Lucia as described below.

Investment Options

Applicants must make one of the following qualifying investments in Saint Lucia:

• Single Applicant: USD $100,000
• Applicant and spouse: USD $165,000
• Family of 4 or less: USD $190,000
• Each Additional Dependent: USD $25,000