St Lucia Citizenship by Investment

St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program

The St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program requires applicants to make a substantial economic contribution to the country. In return, and following a rigorous vetting and due diligence process, including comprehensive background checks, the applicants and their families are granted citizenship.

Key Advantages of the St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program

Benefits include:

• Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 140 countries, including the Schengen Area in Europe, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and many others
• No requirement for residence or in-person visits
• Applicants can include their spouse, children under 31, siblings under 18, and parents over the age of 55, with the option to add dependents after citizenship is granted
• The program offers appealing investment options and processing fees
• Lucia allows dual citizenship

Key Requirements of the St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program

To qualify for St. Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Program, the main applicant must be at least 18 years old, meet the necessary requirements, and choose one of the following investment options:

• A non-refundable contribution of USD 240,000 to the National Economic Fund for the main applicant and up to three dependents. For each additional dependent aged 18 or older, an extra USD 20,000 is required, and for those under 18, an additional USD 10,000 is required.
• An investment of USD 250,000 in an approved enterprise or project, plus administrative fees, for the main applicant and up to three dependents.
• Purchase of real estate valued at a minimum of USD 300,000 from an approved development, which must be held for at least five years, with no limit on the number of qualifying dependents.
• Investment in non-interest-bearing government bonds with a minimum value of USD 300,000, along with an administrative fee of USD 50,000, to be held for a period of five years.

Additionally, all qualifying dependents must have no criminal record, must not be under criminal investigation (other than for minor offenses), and must not pose any security risks or be involved in activities that could bring disrepute to St. Lucia.

Process for applying to the St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program

Applications for citizenship by investment will be submitted in both electronic and printed formats by Compass Services on behalf of the applicant, and all documents must be completed in English.

To process an application, all required supporting documents must be attached before it can be considered by St Lucia’s dedicated Citizenship by Investment Unit (‘CIU’). Additionally, each application must include the appropriate non-refundable processing and due diligence fees for the principal applicant, their spouse, and each qualifying dependent. If an application is approved in principle, the CIU will inform Compass Services that the qualifying funds and necessary government administration fees must be paid before the citizenship certificate can be issued.

The main applicant must transfer the required funds for their chosen investment option within 90 calendar days after receiving notice of approval. Upon successful approval, the applicant will sign an oath or affirmation of allegiance before an attorney-at-law, royal notary, or notary public. In exceptional circumstances, the minister has the authority to revoke a grant of citizenship.