St. Lucia Citizenship Program
St. Lucia
Known as the 'Helen of West Indies', St Lucia is located in the East of the Caribbean sea and it is considered to be one of the most politically and economically stable countries in the region — which factors have served to attract foreign business and investment. Saint Lucia's economic lifeline is the flourishing tourism industry, followed by crop export and manufacturing.
The Island is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Organization Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), and the International Organization of La Francophonie. Being one of the latest Caribbean countries to introduce the Citizenship by Investment Program , the St Lucian Program offers a variation of financial options in exchange for a St Lucia Passport with visa-free access to over 145 countries.
St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program
It is one of the longest-running Economic Citizenship Programs in the world. The Commonwealth of Dominica’s Economic Citizenship Program was introduced in 1993 to enable all qualified investors and their family members to apply for Dominican citizenship by means of investment. The contribution proceeds generated from the program are used to fund projects in the public and private sectors which are in need of financial support. These include building schools, renovating hospitals, and the creation of a national sports stadium, as well as a variety of other undertakings across numerous industries such as tourism, information technology and agriculture.
Benefits
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Fast process: 3 months.
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Family Members are included.
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No Tax on Worldwide Income.
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No Residence Requirement.
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145 Visa-Free Destinations Including the Schengen Zone, UK and Hong Kong.
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No Physical Presence, nor Interview Required.
Option 1
Investment in National Economic Fund
On approval of an application by means of an investment in the Saint Lucia National Economic Fund, the following minimum investment is required:
Single Applicant
$150,000
Main applicant & spouse
$175,000
Main applicant applying with a spouse and up to two other qualifying dependents
$200,000
Each additional qualifying dependent, along with an applicant applying with up to 4 qualifying dependents
$15,000
Addition of dependents:
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Each additional qualifying dependent — $25,000.
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New-born child o to 11 months— $500.
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Future Spouse - $35,000.
Option 2
Investment in Government Bonds
On approval of an application by means of an investment in Government bonds the following minimum investment is required:
- Single Applicant
- Main applicant plus 1 qualifying dependent
- Main Applicant + Spouse + up to 3 other qualifying dependents
- Main Applicant + Spouse + up to 3 other qualifying dependents
Investment Amount : $220,000
Bond Holding Period : 5 Years
Investment Amount : $250,000
Bond Holding Period : 6 Years
Investment Amount : $250,000
Bond Holding Period : 7 Years
Investment Amount : $300,000
Bond Holding Period : 5 Years
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Per each additional qualifying dependent — $15,000.
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Non-refundable administrative fee — $30,000.
Applicants must also pay all required due diligence and processing fees.
