Saint Lucia is a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617 km2 (238 square miles). The capital city Castries is located in the northern section of the island.
Saint Lucia is a sovereign, democratic and politically stable state with a population of approximately 180,000. The island has a hot, tropical climate throughout the year, balanced by the northeast trade winds. The average annual temperature is estimated between 77°F (25°C) and 80°F (27°C).
The island of Saint Lucia caters to every lifestyle imaginable. From the bustling entertainment capital Rodney Bay known for its internationally acclaimed restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, to the tranquil natural surroundings of Soufrierre which caters more to the spontaneous excursionist and adventure seeker, everyone can find their niche.
Saint Lucia is a member of the United Nations, the British Commonwealth, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Organisation of American States (OAS) among many other international organisations.
Investment Options and Application Fees
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme allows you and your family to obtain full legal citizenship and passports when you make a significant investment in one of the four approved areas.
As an applicant for citizenship, you must be at least 18 years of age, of good character, without a criminal record, and able and willing to make the required contribution.
All fees quoted are in US Dollars.
The National Economic Fund
The Saint Lucia National Economic Fund is a special fund established under the Citizenship by Investment Act for the sole purpose of receiving qualifying investments of cash for funding government sponsored projects that will benefit the economy and help its diversification.
| Contribution Amount | USD 100,000 for the main applicant; USD 165,000 for the main applicant and the spouse; USD 190,000 for the main applicant, spouse and 2 dependants; USD 25,000 for each additional dependant |
| Due Diligence Fees | USD 7500 for the main applicant; USD 5000 for the spouse; USD 5000 for each dependant aged 16 years or older |
| Processing Fees | USD 2000 for the main applicant; USD 1000 for the spouse; USD 1000 for each dependant under 16 years; USD 1000 for each dependant aged 16 years or older |
The Cabinet of Ministers of Saint Lucia will consider real estate projects to be included on the approved list for the Citizenship by Investment Programme. Approved real estate projects fall into two broad categories:
Once approved, the real estate project becomes available for qualifying investments from applicants for citizenship by investment.
| Contribution Amount | USD 300,000 for the main applicant |
| Due Diligence Fees | USD 7500 for the main applicant; USD 5000 for the spouse; USD 5000 for each dependant aged 16 years or older |
| Processing Fees | USD 2000 for the main applicant; USD 1000 for the spouse; USD 1000 for each dependant under 16 years; USD 1000 for each dependant aged 16 years or older |
The applicant is required to execute a binding purchase and sales agreement for an investment in an approved real estate project. Investments, equalling the agreed purchase price are deposited in an approved irrevocable escrow account managed jointly by the developer and the Citizenship by Investment Unit in Saint Lucia.
Property registration, processing fees and taxes must be paid in addition to the property purchase.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Saint Lucia will consider enterprise projects to be included on the approved list for the Citizenship by Investment Programme. Approved enterprise projects fall into 7 broad categories:
Once approved the enterprise project becomes available for qualifying investments from applicants for citizenship by investment.
| Contribution Amount | USD 3,500,000 minimum investment for a sole applicant; or USD 6,000,000 minimum investment for more than 1 applicant (joint venture) with each applicant contributing no less than USD 1,000,000 |
| Due Diligence Fees | USD 7500 for the main applicant; USD 5000 for the spouse; USD 5000 for each dependant aged 16 years or older |
| Processing Fees | USD 2000 for the main applicant; USD 1000 for the spouse; USD 1000 for each dependant under 16 years; USD 1000 for each dependant aged 16 years or older |
Citizenship by investment may be made through the purchase of non-interest-bearing government bonds. These bonds must be registered and remain in the name of the applicant for 5 years from the date of first issue and not attract a rate of interest.
| Contribution Amount | USD 500,000 for the main applicant; USD 535,000 for the main applicant and the spouse; USD 550,000 for the main applicant, spouse and 2 dependants; USD 25,000 for each additional dependant |
| Due Diligence Fees | USD 7500 for the main applicant; USD 5000 for the spouse; USD 5000 for each dependant aged 16 years or older |
| Processing Fees | USD 2000 for the main applicant; USD 1000 for the spouse; USD 1000 for each dependant under 16 years; USD 1000 for each dependant aged 16 years or older |
