Saint Lucia Citizenship

DONATION

$100,000

REAL ESTATE

$300,000

TIME TO CITIZENSHIP

3-4 Months

VISA-FREE TRAVEL

145+ Countries

Saint Lucia Citizenship By Investment Program

St Lucia Citizenship program provides a gateway to gain a second passport in this Eastern Caribbean region that forms part of an archipelago of island states. Spread across 238 square mile area (616 km 2), Saint Lucia’s capital city is Castries. A country characterized by a rich English and French heritage, Saint Lucia citizenship by investment is much sought by investors worldwide. With multiple investment varieties and simple criteria, St Lucia extends highly valuable citizenship opportunities with improved benefits. Owning Saint Lucia second passport can make you eligible to travel without a visa to over 145 countries globally, that includes popular locations such as Hong Kong and the UK.

St. Lucia has an intriguing landscape ranging from high mountains to beautiful white sandy beaches interspersed with clear rivers and lush, untouched rainforests. With a tropical climate and impeccable scenic natural beauty, it has been recognized as a honeymoon or wedding destination that has eight times been awarded the designation of the world’s leading honeymoon destination by the World Travel Awards. It is home to the Pitons that are twin volcanic peaks known as Gros Piton and Petit Piton. The United Nations Educational and Scientific Organization has designated the Pitons a World Heritage Site.

Participating in the St Lucia dual citizenship program will help for easy business expansion with higher tax relief. It will also help secure your dependents’ lives in this Country that has hospitable and welcoming people.

VISA-FREE TRAVEL

  • RSt. Lucia is 1,490 miles (2,398 km) from Florida; 2,011 miles (3,236 km) from New York, and 4,225 miles (6,800 km) from London
  • RWith two fully functional airports, it has a strong international and regional air network served by more than 12 airlines. Saint Lucia has direct flight connections with many major global locations.
  • RSaint Lucia second passport permits travel to 145+ global countries visa-free, including the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, as well as the European Union countries.

GOVERNMENT

  • RThe style of Government is one of a parliamentary democracy with a Governor General representing the Queen of England, who is the official Head of State.
  • RA Prime Minister is the Head of Government.
  • RThe Country is a member of the British Commonwealth and maintains membership in various regional and international organizations including the United Nations.

CULTURE & SPORTS

  • RSt. Lucia is host to several cultural and sporting activities throughout the year.
  • RCarnival: July
  • RIndependence Celebrations: February
  • RBill Fishing Tournament: September
  • RInternational Creole Day – celebrating its French heritage: October
  • RWorld Renowned Atlantic Rally for Cruisers which starts from the Canary Islands and ends in St. Lucia: November – December
  • RNational Day and Festival of Lights: December

About the Saint Lucia Citizenship Program

St Lucia citizenship program was launched in October 2015. The program has been devised with legal foundations of the Constitution of Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Act, No. 14 of 2015 and supporting Regulations. St Lucia dual citizenship primarily aims to encourage direct foreign investment.

St. Lucia offers the newest Citizenship by Investment Program in the Caribbean and targets high net worth individuals and their families. Eligible Investors are given the opportunity to get a Saint Lucia second passport for themselves and their dependents to become citizens of this Country in accordance with legal requirements. Dependents include spouses, children up to the age of 30 years and parents and grandparents over 55 years of age.

Benefits of  Saint Lucia Citizenship Program

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Lifetime St Lucia citizenship that can be passed on to future generations

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Quick and Confidential Processing of Applications

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No Residency Requirement before or after the grant of Saint Lucia second passport

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Full Residence Status including the right to live and work in St. Lucia

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Visa-Free Travel to over 145 countries, including the United Kingdom, European Union Schengen and Caribbean countries, Hong Kong, Singapore and many others worldwide

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St Lucia Dual Citizenship is permitted, so applicants are not required to renounce their existing citizenship

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Democratic Government offering stability

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Right to Live and Work in many other Caribbean countries

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No Taxation in respect of capital gains, inheritances or offshore companies

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Excellent Airlift to and from all major countries worldwide

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Comfortable Tropical Climate

Caribbean Second Citizenship Application Process

Citizenship and Corporate Services (CCS) ensures professional services to all our clients. We are fully approved by the Government as Representatives and Service Providers of the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program. Our expert team are highly experienced in processing Saint Lucia second passport for varied clients. We are specialized in handling St Lucia dual citizenship applications with high confidentiality and attention to detail. By successfully serving numerous clients, we are a reliable service provider.

To be eligible to apply for Saint Lucia citizenship by investment program, the Principal Applicant should:

Be minimum of 18 years, satisfy the basic qualifying investment under one of the four investment options. The Principal Applicant, his or her spouse and all other Dependents included in the St Lucia dual citizenship application who are over the age of 16 must pass due diligence background checks.

Dependents of a Principal Applicant may be included in his or her application for St Lucia citizenship program, and such dependents upon approval of the application will also be granted Saint Lucia second passport. Dependents include any one or all of the following:

  • Spouse
  • Children below 18 years of age
  • Children of either the Principal Applicant or his/her Spouse between the ages of 21 – 30 years, who financially depend on the applicant
  • The Principal Applicant’s siblings under the age of 18 years and unmarried
  • The main applicant’s or his/her spouse’s grandparents and parents, aged over 55 years and require financial support from the applicant
  • A child or parent of either the Principal Applicant or his/her spouse who is of any age and is physically or mentally challenged as well as being fully supported by the Principal Applicant

Applicants must submit completed Government application forms for St Lucia Citizenship Program together with supporting documents based on the particulars of both the Principal Applicant and his or her dependents. Contact us today for a personalized list of required documents for you and your family.

The application process takes approximately three months from the date you submit the Saint Lucia second passport application. We enable a simple and efficient procedure for all the clients through our special Streamlined and Interactive Process (SIP). With this, we ensure complete guidance, essential advice and proper assistance throughout the process.

Streamlined and Interactive Process (SIP)

 

SIP Step 1: Preliminary CCS conducts one-on-one dialogue with clients to answer questions, clarify elements of the Program as well as determine eligibility. The client and CCS execute an Engagement Letter detailing the services to be provided including a quotation of all fees and costs. Clients choose their preferred option for citizenship and their real estate property if applicable.
SIP Step 2: Preparation and Submission of Application  CCS Citizenship Specialists provide clients with both comprehensive application kits (comprising application forms, checklists, notes and sample documents to guide the preparation of their applications) as well as other assistance and guidance as required. CCS undertakes a robust review of each client’s documents before the application is submitted to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
SIP Step 3: Due Diligence & Decision At this stage, the CIU will conduct its due diligence exercise in relation to the application. Any queries emerging from the due diligence process are responded to effectively and quickly. At the end of this process, the CIU will issue one of the following decisions: Approved in Principle; Delayed for Cause or Denied.
SIP Step 4: Issuance of Certificate of Citizenship & Passport Once a client’s application has been approved in principle, the balance of the Government processing fees becomes payable as well as the investment or donation amount. The passport application is submitted to the CIU. Upon satisfaction of these requirements, the CIU issues the Certificate of Registration and passport for the client. CCS ensures that these documents are safely and securely delivered to the client.

Applicants belonging to any of the below-mentioned category are not eligible for St Lucia citizenship program:

  • Application with misrepresentation of any information
  • Mentally incapacitated as determined by a court of law or health practitioner
  • Faced conviction for any criminal offence except a minor traffic offence
  • Has been declared bankrupt by a court of law
  • Person who had faced visa denial from any of the countries to which St. Lucia offers visa-free travel and he/she has not subsequently acquired visa to the same Country.

Investment Options And Fees

ANNOUNCEMENT – MAY 2020

Invest in COVID-19 Relief Government bonds at 50% reduction in pricing from regular Government bonds. See table below for details!

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Option 1: Real Estate Investment in a Government Approved Project

Under this Option, the Principal Applicant is required to make a minimum investment in a Government Approved Real Estate Project irrespective of the number of dependents that are included in his or her application. A property acquired under this Option may be resold after 5 years following the grant of citizenship.

Minimum Investment

– Payabale upon grant of approval in principle.

$300,000

– Irrespective of the number of dependents that are included in the application.

Due Diligence Fees

– Payable on submission of application

– $7,500 – Principal Applicant
– $5,000 – Spouse
– $5,000 – Dependent 16 years and older

Government Processing Fees

– Payable on submission of application

– $2,000 – Main Applicant
– $1,000 – Spouse
– $1,000 – Each other dependent 

Government Administrative Fees

– Payable upon grant of approval in principle

– Administrative fees for main applicant and dependents under 18 may be waived if the qualifying dependent(s) submits a letter of acceptance from an educational institution that is established or to be established within an approved real estate project.

– $50,000 – Main Applicant
– $35,000 – Spouse
– $35,000 – Dependents 18 years and over
– $25,000 – Dependents under 18 years

Other Applicable Fees
– Passport Fees

Option 2: Purchase of Government Bonds - COVID 19 - Relief Bond

The Principal Applicant invests in 5 year non-interest bearing Government bonds which shall be registered and remain in the name of the Principal Applicant. The investment sum will be returned to the Principal Applicant at the end of the 5 year holding period.

Minimum Investment

– Payabale upon grant of approval in principle.

– 250,000 – Main Applicant Alone (5 Year Holding Period)
– $250,000 – Main Applicant and one Dependent (6 Year Holding Period)
– $250,000 – Main Applicant and up to four Dependents (7 Year Holding Period)
– $300,000 – Main Applicant and up to four Dependents (5 Year Holding Period)
– $15,000 – Each Additional Dependent

Due Diligence Fees

– Payable on submission of application

– $7,500 – Main Applicant
– $5,000 – Spouse– $5,000 – Dependents over 16 years

Government Administrative Fees

– Payable on submission of application 

– $30,000 Per person in the application

Other Applicable Fees

– Passport Fees

Option 3: Donation to the National Economic Fund (NEF)

The Principal Applicant makes a contribution to the National Economic Fund (NEF) on behalf of himself/herself and his/her family. The NEF is established by law and will contribute to the economic development of St. Lucia.

Minimum Investment

– Payabale upon grant of approval in principle.

– $100,000 – Main Applicant Alone
– $140,000 – Main Applicant and Spouse
– $150,000 – Main Applicant, Spouse and up to 2 other Dependents
– $25,000 – Each additional Dependent (Without Spouse)
– $15,000 – Each additional Dependent (With Spouse)

Due Diligence Fees

– Payable on submission of application

– $7,500 – Main Applicant
– $5,000 – Spouse
– $5,000 – Dependents over 16 years

Government Processing Fees

– Payable on submission of application 

– $2,000 – Main Applicant
– $1,000 – Spouse
– $1,000 – Each other Dependent
Other Applicable Fees
– Passport Fees

Option 4: Enterprise Project Investment

Under this Option, the Principal Applicant makes an investment in an approved enterprise project. There are two pathways under this Option:

(a) Single Person Investment in an approved project plus the creation of at least 3 permanent jobs; or

(b) Multiple Person Joint Investment in an approved project plus the creation of at least 6 permanent jobs

Minimum Investment

– Payabale upon grant of approval in principle.

– $3.5m – Single Person Investment in an Approved Project; or
– $6.0m – Two or more persons make a joint investment in an approved project on condition that each person invests a minimum of $1m.

Due Diligence Fees

– Payable on submission of application

– $7,500 – Main Applicant
– $5,000 – Spouse
– $5,000 – Dependents over 16 years

Government Processing Fees

– Payable on submission of application 

– $2,000 – Main Applicant
– $1,000 – Spouse
– $1,000 – Each other Dependent

Government Administrative Fees

– Payable on submission of application 

– $50,000 – Main Applicant
– $35,000 – Spouse
– $35,000 – Dependents 18 years and over
– $25,000 – Dependents under 18 years
Other Applicable Fees
– Passport Fees

Our Citizenship Specialists would be pleased to provide a complimentary fully-customized quotation for you and your family which will detail the costs including professional fees associated with your application for citizenship in St. Lucia.

Visa-Free and Visa-On-Arrival Countries

EUROPE

Albania

Andorra

Austria

Belarus

Belgium

Bolivia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Gibraltar

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Monaco

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russian Federation

San Marino

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Vatican City

EUROPE

Albania

Andorra

Austria

Belarus

Belgium

Bolivia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Gibraltar

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Monaco

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russian Federation

San Marino

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Vatican City

EUROPE

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Asia

Armenia

Bangladesh

Cambodia

Georgia

Hong Kong

Indonesia

Iran

Jordan

Laos

Lebanon

Macao

Malaysia

Maldives

Nepal

Philippines

Qatar

Singapore

South Korea

Sri Lanka

Timor-Leste

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Africa

Botswana

Cape Verde Islands

Comoros

Egypt

Eswatini (Swaziland)

Gambia

Guinea-Bissau

Kenya

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritania

Mayotte

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Senegal

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Somalia

South Africa

St. Helena

Tanzania

Togo

Tunisia

Uganda

Zambia

Zimbabwe

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North America

Anguilla

Antigua and Barbuda

Bahamas

Barbados

Belize

Bermuda

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Costa Rica

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

El Salvador

French West Indies

Greenland

Grenada

Guatemala

Haiti

Honduras

Jamaica

Montserrat

Nicaragua

Panama

Saba

St. Eustatius

St. Kitts and Nevis

St. Lucia

St. Maarten

St. Vincent

Turks and Caicos Islands

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South America

Aruba

Bonaire

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Curacao

Ecuador

French Guiana

Guyana

Peru

Suriname

Trinidad and Tobago

Venezuela

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Oceania

Cook Islands

Fiji

French Polynesia

Kiribati

Micronesia

New Caledonia

Niue

Palau

Samoa

Solomon Islands

Tuvalu

Vanuatu