Saint Lucia Citizenship
Learn how to
get the citizenship
of Saint Lucia
The Government of Saint Lucia has developed and implemented a program that allows foreigners to obtain a passport for investing in the economy of the country. The procedure for acquiring citizenship is regulated by ‘the Citizenship by Investment Act’ of 2015 and the ‘Citizenship by Investment Program regulations’ as supplemented in 2016. The right to receive the passport of Saint Lucia together with the investor is granted to his/her close relatives. Acquiring the citizenship is possible when investing in one of 4 approved areas:
Saint Lucia National Economic Fund
Approved real estate project investment
Purchasing government bonds
Approved enterprise project investment
Saint Lucia citizenship acquisition
The processing of the citizenship by investment is possible only through special authorized agents of St. Lucia Government by place of residence of the applicant. International Expert company is a certified representative of the Caribbean country and will help you to become a holder of second passport. The benefits of choosing St. Lucia investment program are:
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Acquiring a passport without physical residence in the country and knowledge of the language
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Accelerated application processing time – 3-4 months
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Retention of native citizenship
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Applying for participation without personal presence
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Flexible system of investment options
A foreigner has the right to apply for Caribbean citizenship if compliant with the following criteria:
- Age over 18 years
- Confirmation of the health status by a medical certificate
- No criminal record in any country worldwide
- Absence of prohibition for entering the countries having visa-free agreement with St. Lucia
Together with the main applicant the citizenship can be granted to:
The spouse
Children of the main applicant or his/her spouse in the age under 18
Children aged 18-25 years, who are full-time students and are completely dependent on the main applicant
Parents or grandparents of the main applicant or his/her spouse in the age over 65 years old, living together and completely dependent on the main applicant
Children or parents of the main applicant or his/her spouse, of any age, who are physically or mentally handicapped
Getting a Saint Lucia passport
for the whole family
Investment areas for acquiring St. Lucia citizenship
Saint Lucia National Economic Fund Contribution
The Government of Saint Lucia has established a special fund to support government funded projects in accordance with paragraph 33 of ‘the Citizenship by Investment Act’. The Minister of Finance annually receives approval from the Government to use funds for certain purposes. After clarifying and approving the area of financing, the investments from the fund are distributed.
For getting citizenship the foreigner must conduct an irrevocable contribution in amount of over 100,000(one hundred thousand) USD. While including close relatives in the application, contributions are increased and are:
USD 165,000 - the main applicant with the spouse
USD 190,000 - the investor with the spouse and 2 children
USD 25,000 is paid additionally for each following applicant.
Approved real estate project investment
The government of the country regularly reviews and approves a list of real estate projects for the investment program. The bulk of the offered facilities are:
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Respectable hotels and resorts
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Boutique-style hotels
The applicant for citizenship must purchase a property preapproved in advance by the government, valued at least USD 300,000. Registration of ownership rights, application processing and state taxes are paid additionally. Return of investment is possible after 5 years.
Approved enterprise project investment
The Chamber of Ministers provides investors with a list of enterprises possible for business registration. After choosing the desired direction, the government takes the final decision on the approval of the project. You can develop business in the following areas:
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Restaurants
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Ports, bridges, roads and highways
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Cruise ports, berths
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Scientific research facilities
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Agricultural crops reprocessing factory
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Offshore Universities
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Pharmaceutics
After the approval of the project the Government allows applicants to deliver an investment for citizenship acquisition. The minimum contribution amount is:
USD 3,5 ml. - for a single applicant
USD 6 ml. - for two and more applicants (the minimum contribution of each applicant is USD 1 million).
Government Bond Investment
The investment program of Saint Lucia provides for the possibility of obtaining citizenship for the purchase of government bonds. The minimum amount of capital investment in securities depends on the number of applicants and is:
USD 500,000 - for one applicant
USD 535,000 - the main investor and his/her spouse
USD 550,000 - the main applicant with the spouse and 3 children
For registering every additional person, who are fully dependent on the investor, USD 25,000 is paid additionally. Retaining the registration of the government bonds in the investor’s name within 5 years after the purchase is an indispensable condition.
Additional government taxation
In addition to the principal amount of investment, paying additional fees is an indispensable condition for obtaining citizenship:
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Due Diligence fees if investing to Economic Fund and property:
- USD 7,500 - for main applicant
- USD 5,000 - for spouse
- USD 5,000 - for each family member over 16 years old
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Governmental fees for processing of the applications:
- USD 2,000 - the main investor with/without his/her spouse
- USD 1,000 - for dependents (incl. children under 18)
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Irrevocable administrative fees if purchase of government bonds
– USD 50,000 -
Fees for approving the investment to the real-estate or enterprise project:
- USD 50,000 - for main applicant
- USD 35,000 - for dependents aged over 18 years
- USD 25,000 - dependents under 18 years
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How to acquire the citizenship St. Lucia
Filling
the application
The process of registering the citizenship of Saint Lucia begins with the signing of the contract with our company. We will analyze your documents and select the most profitable investment area.
Processing
documents
The lawyers of our company will prepare required application, fill in necessary forms, prepare certified translations of the documents and carry out procedure of apostille in compliance with St. Lucia legislation requirements.
Registering
of the documents
Submitting documents for citizenship is possible with advance payment of fees for processing documents by state authorities of Saint Lucia. We will help you to carry out payments of the required state fees and will register you for obtaining Caribbean passport.
Governmental
scrunity
ST. Lucia Government expertise your documents for compliance with legislation conditions. The procedure for confirming the reliability lasts up to 3 months.
Getting
an approval
After the inspection of the documents special Commission for Citizenship approves the implementation of the principal amount of investments and issues Citizenship Certificate after this. On the basis of received document we will process St. Lucia passport for you.
Advantages of second citizenship of Saint Lucia
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Freedom of travel
With St. Lucia passport you can travel to over 120 countries of the world, including Schengen States, UK.
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Simplified taxation
The Government exempts investors from taxes on business income, property, inheritance and other fees.
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Confidentiality
The Government of Caribbean country ensures keeping the information of granting of the citizenship to a foreigner full confidentiality.
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A positive return on investment
The investor has the right to rent out purchased real estate or to sell it within 5 years after the purchase.
Take full advantage
of Saint Lucia's
passport