St. Lucia citizenship by investment program
Saint Lucia's Caribbean citizenship program was launched in 2015. Applicants are offered the following second passport options:
Contribution to Saint Lucia National Economic Fund (NEF)
A foreigner must make a non-refundable investment in the Fund. Its minimum amount starts at $240,000 per applicant.
Real estate acquisition
Investors can own government-approved real estate to qualify for Saint Lucia citizenship. Cost of the residence must start at $300,000; another condition is that the property must be owned for a minimum of 5 years.
Investing in a business project
There are two options:
- The applicant invests $3.5 million and provides at least 3 permanent jobs.
- More than one applicant can make a joint contribution of $6 million; each applicant's share is at least $1 million. More than six jobs must be provided.
Purchase of government bonds
Foreign investors may purchase bonds with a minimum amount of $300,000 and for a term of at least 5 years.
What documents are required to apply for St. Lucia investment citizenship
St. Lucia citizenship requirements include submission of the following documents:
- Proof of payment of non-refundable processing and due diligence fees
- List of documents – Form SL1
- Use of original authorized agent form – Form SL2
- Declaration of citizenship – Form SL3
- Proof of attachment – Form SL4
- Application for registration as a citizen - form SL5
- Affidavit stating details of annual income, sources, and other
- All passport pages
- Photographs
- Birth, marriage, divorce certificates
- Custody and guardianship records
- Proof of residential address
The list is not limited to these points. Our experts will prepare all the required documents and help you fill out the forms correctly.
Visa-free and simplified entry to 140+ countries
You can apply for citizenship by investment. St. Lucia allows you to travel with your family around the world and discover new locations. With a passport from this state, you are allowed to visit the Schengen area, the UK, the Caribbean, and the Maldives without a visa.
Investor costs – from $249,500
Mandatory fees for all applicants
| Non-refundable application processing fees |
|---|
| Applicant |
2000 $ |
| Each dependent |
1000 $ |
| Due diligence |
| Applicant |
7500 $ |
| Dependent over 16 years old |
5000 $ |
For each group of investors
| 1. Contribution to National Economic Fund (NEF) |
|---|
| One applicant |
240 000 $ |
| Applicant + spouse |
140 000 $ |
| Applicant + spouse + not more than 2 dependents |
150 000 $ |
| Each additional dependent who is applying with the applicant, spouse and not more than 2 dependents |
150 00 $ |
| Each additional dependent |
25 000 $ |
| If the investor in the NEF has already become a citizen |
| A newborn child under 12 months of age |
5000 $ |
| Spouse |
35 000 $ |
| Other dependents |
25 000 $ |
| 2. Purchase of real estate |
| Minimum amount |
300 000 $ |
| Non-refundable administrative fees |
corporate project |
approved project |
| Applicant |
50 000 $ |
30 000$ |
| Applicant + spouse |
- |
45 000 $ |
| Each dependent under 18 years old |
25 000 $ |
5000 $ |
| Each dependent over 18 years old |
35 000 $ |
10 000 $ |
| Applicant applying with spouse and more than 4 dependents |
- |
10 000 $ each |
| 3. Investment in a business project |
| One applicant |
3,5 million $ |
| More than one applicant |
$6 million, of which each applicant's share is at least $1 million |
| Non-refundable administrative fees |
| Each applicant |
50 000 $ |
| Each dependent under 18 years old |
25 000 $ |
| Each dependent over 18 years old |
35 000 $ |
| 4. Purchase of government bonds |
| Applicant + any number of dependents |
300 000 $ |
| Non-refundable administrative fee |
30 000 $ |
Let's calculate the minimum cost of St. Lucia citizenship by investment real estate or other options for one person: $240,000 (NEF fee) + $2,000 (processing fee) + $7,500 (Due diligence) = $249,500.
Citizens of which countries can apply for a St. Lucia passport
Saint Lucia Golden Citizenship is not available to holders of Russian or Belarusian passports only. But you can apply if you are a national of another country or have a second passport.
