Saint Lucia

CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

OVERVIEW

Invest in Saint Lucia and Obtain Dual-Citizenship

Brought into effect in 2015, Saint Lucia was the fifth and the last Caribbean state to initiate the second-citizenship for foreign nationals program. Similar to the other countries in the region, citizenship is backed by substantial investment in specific domains. Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is known for offering the applicants the most dynamic passport with fast-track processing.

Under no circumstances would the passport be revoked. The foreign national would not have to renounce his/her citizenship by birth.

Processing time

3 – 4 Months

Visa free travel

146 countries including the UK, Hong Kong, the Schengen nations, and Singapore.

Investment type

Contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) or Investment in a Government approved real estate project.

Investment cost

USD 100,000

Family dependents

spouses, children (up to 30 years), aged parents (55 years of age or more), and siblings (under 18 years).

Passport/Residency validity

5 years

About Saint Lucia

The Pitons marking the Western shores; year-long sunny weather lighting up the pristine beaches of Saint Lucia, not to mention, the annual Jazz Festival, attracts tourists from all over the world, fuelling the country’s developing economy. Other contributions are sourced from the export of agricultural products, bananas, malt beer, and natural resources (oil). Offshore banking is also a significant revenue generator for Saint Lucia.

Geographical Location

Caribbean Sea (North of the Grenadines and Saint Vincent, North-West of Barbados, and South of Martinique)

Total Area

617 km2 or 238 sq/mi

Population

183,000

Capital

Castries

Language

English

Government

Parliamentary System along with Commonwealth Realm

Currency

Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

Member

UN, CARICOM, OAS, OECS

Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment

The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment passport allows an individual to enter Visa-free in 146 countries including the UK, Hong Kong, the Schengen nations, and Singapore. The citizenship also covers family dependents like spouses, children (up to 30 years), aged parents (55 years of age or more), and siblings (under 18 years).  

Eligibility

Investment Type

Contribution to the National Economic Fund or NEF - USD 100,000 (per applicant)
Investment in Real Estate - $ 200,000 (A family of 4)
Purchase of Government Bonds – $ 300,000

Passport Details

Processing time – 3 – 4 Months
Validity – 5 years

To fast track your application for Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment or more further details on the same feel free to reach out to Citizenship Xperts.