The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program allows individuals to acquire citizenship of this country. It seeks to attract investors and their qualifying dependents who have the option to make a government contribution, a real estate investment, or purchase government bonds to the country to obtain citizenship and a passport.
Investment Routes:
1. National Economic Fund (NEF)
Saint Lucia National Economic Fund is a special fund established to allow qualified investments to fund government-sponsored projects. This contribution starts from USD $ 1,00,000 and depends upon family number, its amount might be increased.
However, qualifying parents and grandparents must be 55 years old and above and must be fully supported by the applicant. Additional dependent children must have been born before the date of the applicant’s citizenship. Unmarried brothers or sisters of the main applicant below the age of 18 years can be included as qualifying dependents.
2. Real Estate
Invest in real estate with a minimum value of USD $200,000 for approved real estate projects. Fund should be deposited in an approved account managed jointly by the real estate developer and the Citizenship by Investment Unit in Saint Lucia.
3. National Action Bonds
Citizenship by investment may be made through the purchase of non-interest-bearing bonds. These bonds must be registered and remain in the name of the applicant for a 5-year holding period from the date of the first issue. Once an investment in National Action bonds has been approved, minimum USD 3,00,000 investment is required with any number of dependents. Additional non-refundable administrative fee of $50,000 USD is payable together with the investment.
NOTE: Investment amount, government processing fees and time will be changed without prior notice. Kindly reach out us or visit government websites for the recent updates.