St Lucia
Citizenship
Visa-free travel to 146 countries,
including the Schengen states and the UK
$100,000+ Investment amount
4+ months Obtaining period
5 years Real estate
investment return
License IMA SL
investment return
The St Lucia citizenship by investment program was launched in 2015. The Citizenship By Investment Act and its amendments regulate the program rules
The minimum investment is $100,000. Applicants choose from four options. There is a contribution to the state fund, purchase of government bonds or real estate and business investments.
The investor can return the money in 5 years by redeeming bonds or selling real estate.
Investors get citizenship under a simplified procedure. They don’t have to obtain a residence permit, live in the country or take a language proficiency test.
An investor’s spouse, children, parents and siblings can get citizenship under the investment program.
Benefits of St Lucia citizenship
Visa-free travel to
Europe and Asia
St Lucia citizens can visit 146 countries visa-free, including the UK, the Schengen states, Singapore and Hong Kong.
10-year US tourist visas
St Lucia citizens can get a 10-year B‑1/B‑2 tourist visa to the USA. It allows the holder to stay in the country for up to 6 months a year. You can travel around the country, attend business meetings and conferences and get medical treatment in American clinics.
Registration of an international company
Investors can register a company in St Lucia, making it easier to open bank accounts for business abroad and make settlements with international partners in foreign currencies. Moreover, the beneficial owner’s personal information is not entered into the commercial register to protect their identity and privacy.
Tax optimisation
Saint Lucia has no taxes on global income, inheritance, capital gains or wages. Social security contributions for employees are 5% of their salaries.
A quick, easy and secure procedure
Obtaining a St Lucia passport by investment takes several months, which is pretty fast. Applicants must not visit the country or pass interviews or tests. The investment is made after the application is approved.
A relatively low investment amount
The minimum investment for participation in the St Lucia citizenship-by-investment program is $100,000. This amount is lower than in most other states that offer similar programs.
Citizenship for the whole family
Investors’ spouses, children under 30, parents over 55 and siblings under 18 may apply for citizenship, too.
140+ visa-free countries for St Lucia citizens
Asia
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Cambodia
Maldives
Singapore
+17 countries
Africa
Cape Verde
Kenya
Mauritius
Seychelles
Tanzania
+23 countries
Europe
Austria
Germany
Italy
France
Switzerland
+37 countries
Oceania
New Caledonia
Cook Islands
Solomon Islands
Fiji
French Polynesia
+8 countries
North America
Dominica
Cayman Islands
Costa Rica
Panama
Jamaica
+23 countries
South America
Argentina
Bolivia
Peru
Chile
Ecuador
+8 countries
Get maximum information about the process
- Step by step procedure
- Requirements for applicants
- Required documents
- Answers to frequently asked questions
PDF, 36 pages, 12 MB
(License IMA SL)
Who can get St Lucia citizenship
Investor
- Over 18 years old
- No criminal record or prosecution
- Capable of confirming the legality of the income
Spouse
Children under 30
Fully financially dependent on the investor
Parents
- Over 55
- Fully financially dependent on the investor
Siblings
- Under 18
- Have a parent’s or a guardian’s consent to participate in the program
Investment options
for St Lucia citizenship
St Lucia offers applicants four investment options: a contribution to a state fund, purchase of government bonds or real estate and business investments.
1 option
Non-refundable contribution
$100,000+A contribution to the National Economic Fund of St Lucia is non-refundable.
| Investor | Married couple | Family of 4 | Family of 5 or more people |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contribution to the fund |
$100,000 | $140,000 | $150,000 |
$150,000 +$15,000 per |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $12,500 |
$7,500 for the investor and $5,000 per |
$7,500 for the investor and $5,000 per |
| Other state fees | $2,500 | $4,000 | $7,000+ | $8,500+ |
2 option
Bonds purchase
$300,000+Investors can buy non-interest-bearing Government Bonds for $300,000. They can be fully redeemed in 5 years and return the money.
| Investor | Married couple | Family of 4 | Family of 5 or more people |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase of bonds | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Administrative fee | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $12,500 |
$7,500 for the investor and +$5,000 per |
$7,500 for the investor and +$5,000 per |
| Other state fees | $2,500 | $4,000 | $7,000+ | $8,500+ |
3 option
Real estate purchase
$200,000+The investment amount doesn’t depend on the family composition. The investor can return the money 5 years later by selling the property.
An additional non-refundable state fee of at least $30,000 is paid.
4 option
Business investment
$1,000,000+The applicant invests in a government-approved business project.
If the applicant invests alone, the minimum amount is $3.5 million. Group investments of at least $6 million are also possible. In this case, the minimum share of each participant is $1 million.
The administrative fee is $50,000. An additional payment of $25,000 is charged per family member.
Expenses for a family of 4
The spouses and two children of 7 and 19 years old
| Fund contribution | Purchase of bonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | $300,000 |
| State fee | — | $30,000 |
| Due Diligence | $17,500 | $17,500 |
| Other fees | $7,050 | $7,000 |
| Total | $174,550 | $374,500 |
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Why do applicants need
a licensed agent’s help?
The St Lucia law prohibits investors from applying for citizenship by investment on their own. A licensed program agent must apply on the investor’s behalf. The licensed agent is a consulting company that assists applicants at every stage of obtaining citizenship by investment.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent of the St Lucia citizenship program.
Step-by-step procedure for obtaining
St Lucia citizenship
1 day
Preliminary Due Diligence 
1 day
Preliminary Due Diligence
When an investor contacts Immigrant Invest, we conduct a preliminary Due Diligence against international databases. The check helps us identify the rejection risks and take measures to reduce or eliminate them if necessary. For example, lawyers prepare an affidavit or offer another program.
A certified Anti Money Laundering Officer conducts the preliminary Due Diligence at Immigrant Invest. The check reduces the rejection risk to 1%.
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2 to 4 weeks
Preparation of documents 
2 to 4 weeks
Preparation of documents
Immigrant Invest lawyers draw up a list of required documents. The investor provides passports, certificates, bank statements and other personal and financial records. The lawyers notarize the copies, translate documents, fill out the required forms, and draw written statements or affidavits to apply for the CBI program.
3 months
Due Diligence 
3 months
Due Diligence
The Immigrant Invest lawyers send the prepared documents to the St Lucia CBI unit. The CBI unit conducts Due Diligence: the officers check applicants’ reputations and finances.
Due Diligence is mandatory for the investor and all family members over 16 included in the application.
Up to 90 days
Approval and fulfilment of the investment condition
Up to 90 days
Approval and fulfilment
of the investment condition
The CBI unit informs Immigrant Invest when the application is approved. Once the notification is received, the investor must fulfil the investment condition: transfer the required amount to the state fund, buy bonds or real estate, or invest in a business. The investment must be made within 90 days.
Up to 6 weeks
Getting a passport 
Up to 6 weeks
Getting a passport
The Immigrant Invest lawyers prepare several documents, for example, an oath of allegiance and birth certificates. They send the documents to St Lucia. A passport and a naturalisation certificate are issued within 4 weeks. The investor receives the documents by courier at a convenient address.
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Answers to frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get citizenship in St Lucia?
Obtaining St Lucia citizenship by investment takes several months. The longest stage is Due Diligence, which usually lasts about three months. Also, the term depends on the investor’s situation: whether they can submit all the required documents and fulfil the investment conditions quickly.
What are the benefits of St Lucia citizenship?
The list of St Lucia passport advantages includes the following:
- Visiting 146 states visa-free, including the UK and the Schengen Area.
- An opportunity to obtain a 10-year US visitor visa.
- The right to register an international company in St Lucia.
- Tax optimisation: the country does not tax global income, inheritance or capital gains.
- The right to visit St Lucia anytime, live there or create a “safe haven”.
- A quick, easy and secure procedure for obtaining a passport.
- A relatively low investment amount to get citizenship.
- A chance to acquire citizenship for the whole family.
How much does it cost to get citizenship in St Lucia?
Investors choose one of the four investment options under the St Lucia citizenship program:
- A non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund of $100,000+.
- Purchase of non-interest-bearing Government Bonds for $300,000+.
- Real estate purchase of $200,000+.
- Business investment of $1,000,000+.
Additionally, investors pay state and bank fees and also for legal services. You can get an individual cost calculation at Immigrant Invest.
Is St Lucia citizenship worth the investment of $100,000 or more?
St Lucia passport gives its holders many opportunities, from the freedom of travel to tax optimisation. Acquiring it is quick and easy, and the minimum investment amount is one of the smallest in the Caribbean.
If the program’s benefits suit your goals, St Lucia citizenship may be a good investment.
Why contact a licensed agent?
The Citizenship by Investment Act states that only licensed program agents can submit investors’ applications. If the investor tries to apply by themselves, the CBI unit rejects the application.
The agent’s lawyers answer investors’ questions about the program, prepare documents and help the applicant select the right investment option.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent for the Saint Lucia CBI program. We also conduct preliminary Due Diligence that helps prepare for the check at the CBI unit.
Is it possible to return the investments?
Investors can return the money in 5 years if they buy government bonds or real estate. Applicants must observe the established minimum ownership periods. Selling the property or bonds earlier leads to revocation of citizenship
Do I need to visit Saint Lucia to get a passport?
The procedure for obtaining a passport can be completed remotely: applicants do not need to visit the country at any stage of the application. The same rules operate in most Caribbean states offering citizenship by investment.
Is there a fee for the Due Diligence check?
Yes. The investor and each family member over 16 years of age included in the application must pass the Due Diligence check. The fee for the main applicant is $7,500 and $5,000 for each additional member. There is no fee for children under 16: they do not go through Due Diligence.
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Zlata Erlach, Caribbean Investment Program Expert