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St. Lucia
Citizenship by Investment Program

St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program: Overview

St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment is one of the most efficient ways to acquire a second citizenship. The St. Lucia CBI program requires a minimum investment of $100,000 in a St. Lucia government fund or bond, real estate property, or business project. Eligible applicants will benefit from life-long St. Lucia citizenship, visa-free travel to more than 140 worldwide countries, access to top notch education and healthcare, increased security and stability, and more. Eligible individuals, wishing the same benefits and opportunities for their families, can choose to include their spouses and dependents to their CBI program application.

Minimum investment

US $100,000

Processing Time

3-4 Months

Visa free travel

140+ Destinations

Investment options

Government fund or bond, real estate property, and enterprise projects.

St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Benefits

Eligible individuals and families will benefit from all the advantages and opportunities the St. Lucia CBI program has to offer, including:

Dual Citizenship

Gain a second citizenship and pass down the St. Lucia citizenship to your children and future generations.

Travel Freedom

Enjoy visa-free travel to more than 140 worldwide countries.

Hassle-free Process

Rest assured with our expert team, who will assist you every step of the way, and processing times of approximately three months.

Investment opportunity

A secure investment opportunity on a luxurious Caribbean island that is a politically stable and environmentally safe country.

No Residency Requirement

You will have the freedom to live anywhere, without having to reside in St. Lucia in order to maintain St. Lucian citizenship.

Family Membership

You have the opportunity to include family members in your St. Lucia CBI application, including spouses and dependent children, parents, and siblings.

Healthcare & Education

Have access to first-class healthcare and education systems for you and your family.

Tax Benefits

St. Lucia offers tax benefits and advantages, namely no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains taxes.

St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Options

1. Donation

The Donation option is a minimum $100,000 contribution to Saint Lucia’s National Economic Fund, established to support the development of the St. Lucia economy.
Single applicant:
$100,000
Main applicant + spouse:
$140,000
Main applicant + 3 dependents:
$150,000
Additional dependents:
$15,000

2. Government bond

The Government Bond option is a minimum $300,000 USD investment in the National Action Government Bonds (NAB). These non-interest-bearing bonds can be sold after 5 years from the date of issue, allowing applicants to maintain St. Lucia citizenship post sale.

Additional fees include a non-refundable administrative fee of $50,000.

3. Real Estate

The Real Estate option is a minimum $200,000 USD investment in an approved St. Lucia real estate property, including hotels, resorts, and other prime properties. This option offers the opportunity to own a valuable asset in a prime Caribbean location.

Administration Fees

Main applicant:
$30,000
Main applicant & spouse:
$45,000
Dependents 18 years or older:
$10,000
Dependents under 18 years:
$5,000
Applicants should be aware that additional costs to the above may include compulsory insurance fund contributions or other fees associated with real estate purchases.

4. Enterprise Project

The Enterprise project option is a minimum $3,500,000 USD investment in an approved St. Lucia business project. Investment proposals can be made to the Saint Lucia government for restaurants, maritime ports and marinas, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, processing plants, R&D facilities, and universities projects.

Minimum investment option fees include:

Single applicant:

$3,500,000

Multiple applicants:

$6,000,000
Please note that join venture projects require each applicant to contribute at least $1,000,000.

Administration fees:

Main applicant:

$50,000

Dependents 18 years or older:

$35,000

Dependents under 18 years:

$25,000
Please note that join venture projects require each applicant to contribute at least $1,000,000.

Additional fees to all above options include:

Processing fees + Due diligence

Main applicant:

$2,000 + $7,500

Dependents:

$1,000 + $5,000
Please note that due diligence fees only apply to dependents 16 years or older. Processing fees are applied to all applicants.

St. Lucia Citizenship Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program, applicants must meet an initial set of requirements, including:

Minimum age

The main applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

Due diligence

Applicants are subject to background check to ensure they are of good character and reputation.

Clean criminal record

The main applicant and family members must have clean criminal records and no history of prejudicial activities.

Health

Applicants will undergo medical examinations to ensure they are free of any contagious diseases.

Financial means

Applicants should be able to make a qualifying investment in one of the St. Lucia CBI options.
The Platform Citizenship team will then assist clients who meet the above set of requirements to the next steps of the application process.

Application Steps

Consultation

Our team will consult with you in order to better understand your specific needs and investment goals and inform you about the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment options that are best suited for you.

Document collection

Our team will assist you throughout the entire document collection process. With our document samples and best practice advice, we guarantee the application process will be hassle and headache free.

Application submission

Our team will ensure that all requirements are met and necessary documents included before submitting the application to the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).

Due diligence:

In an effort to preserve the integrity of the Saint Lucia passport and CBI programs, the CIU will conduct background checks to ensure applicants have clean criminal records and their histories are free of any prejudicial activities.

Approval & payment

The St. Lucia CBI applicant will make the necessary investment required by the St. Lucia CBI option they have selected, as well as pay the associated application and due diligence fees. Our team will assist the applicant during the investment process, making sure that all required documents are correct and included.

Citizenship certification

Our team will assist the applicant in the issuance of the St. Lucia Citizenship Certificate, making sure that all required documents are correct and included.

Passport application

Our team will apply for the St. Lucia passport on the applicant’s behalf, making sure that all required documents are correct and included.

FAQs

The minimum investment required for the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment program is USD 100,000. Costs vary depending on the St. Lucia CBI option selected, the addition of family members, and the associated additional fees.
The St. Lucia CBI application process can take up to 4 months from the date of submission until final approval and passport issuance, but St. Lucia CBI applications are known to be finalized within 3 months
The St. Lucia citizenship benefits its holders with lifelong citizenship that can be passed down to children and future generations, visa-free travel to over 140 worldwide countries, first class education and healthcare, lucrative business opportunities, tax benefits, legacy planning, asset diversification, increased personal security and stability, and all the living and working advantages St. Lucia has to offer.
Yes, spouses and dependent children, parents, and siblings can be included in the main applicant’s St. Lucia CBI program application. Additional fees will apply.
Yes, you can retain your original citizenship, while also obtaining St. Lucia citizenship through the CBI program, as St. Lucia permits dual citizenship.

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