St. Lucia
St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme
Capital: Castri
GDP: US $ 2.11 billion
Language: English, Creole
Air temperature: average annual temperature is 26 °C
The Citizenship by Investment Programme of St. Lucia was established in 2015 to become the most innovative and safe programme in the region.
The main advantages are the following:
- No income tax worldwide. No tax on capital gains, property or inheritance;
- St. Lucia passport allows visa-free entry to more than 100 countries, including the UK, EU and Hong Kong;
- Applications are considered within 3 months after being accepted by the Investment Department;
- There is no need to visit the island to obtain citizenship, although all applicants are subject to a rigorous screening process;
- The simplified trade procedure offers a wide range of investment opportunities;
- The application for citizenship may include children and parents (over 65 years of age) with disabilities.
Investment Opportunities
Government Donation to National Economic Fund (NEF)
The St. Lucia National Economic Fund (NEF) was established in 2015 under Section 33 of the Citizenship by Investment Act to receive donations under the Citizenship by Investment Programme. Mony received by the NEF will be allocated for specific projects to help the national development agenda of St. Lucia.
The price for participation in the programme is calculated based on the number of family members. The minimum contribution per person is 100 thousand dollars. If you apply as a family of fewer than 4 people, the amount will be from $190,000.
Only investor |
100 000 USD |
Investor + spouse |
165 000 USD |
Investor + spouse + two children |
190 000 USD |
Additional family member for more than 4. |
25 000 USD |
State fees
Due Diligence Principal Applicant |
7 500 USD |
Due Diligence Spouse |
5 000 USD |
Processing Fee Principal Applicant |
2 000 USD |
Processing Fee for each Dependent |
1 000 USD |
Real Estate Investment
Once citizenship is obtained, the Government of Saint Lucia allows applicants to invest in real estate: branded hotels, resorts and boutiques. To obtain citizenship of the country by investing in real estate, the applicant must conclude a contract of purchase worth at least 300,000 dollars and the real estate project must be approved by the government.
Minimum investment |
300 000 USD |
Property retention period |
5 year |
Legal services and escrow |
1-2% |
State fees
Investor |
50 000 USD |
Spouse |
35 000 USD |
Dependent child under 16 y.o. |
25 000 USD (for each) |
Dependent 16 y.o. and over |
35 000 USD (for each) |