Saint Lucia
The St. Lucia Citizenship Program was launched in December 2015 and it’s the newest one of the Caribbean programs for citizenship by investment.
To be able to apply for this program you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record.
Additionally, you are required to make a non-refundable donation to the Saint Lucia National Economic Fund or make an investment in government-approved real estate projects.
Requirements
Main applicant requirements
• 18+ years of age
• Good health
• No criminal record
• Successfully pass due diligence checks
• Receive approval by the Government
• Confirmed investment sources
Eligible dependents
• Spouse of the main applicant
• Adult children (biological or adopted) under 25 years of age
• Parents above 65 years of age
*Parents and children older than 18 must be dependent on the main applicant.
Benefits
Visa-free travel
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 countries and territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, the Schengen Area, and the United Kingdom.
Guaranteed by law
St. Lucia is a stable country which is part of the Commonwealth with a democracy based on the British parliamentary system.
Straightforward process
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.
Tax relief
St. Lucia imposes minimal taxation, with an exception of no taxation on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gain.
Minimal residency required
There are no requirements to travel to St. Lucia during or after the application. Also, there are no residency requirements.
Dual Citizenship permitted
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.