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St. Lucia
St. Lucia offers a citizenship-by-investment programme governed by its 2015 Act. It suits families seeking a second nationality with no residence requirement, visa-free access to more than 140 destinations and a contribution starting at USD 240,000.
Residence options
National Economic Fund (NEF)
Non-refundable contribution of USD 240,000 for the main applicant and up to three eligible dependants. Add USD 20,000 per additional dependant aged 18 and over, and USD 10,000 per child under 18.
Approved enterprise or project
Investment of USD 250,000 plus applicable administrative fees for the main applicant and up to three eligible dependants.
Real estate investment
Purchase of property worth at least USD 300,000 in an approved project, covering the main applicant and any number of eligible dependants. The property must be held for at least five years.
Government bonds
Subscription to non-interest-bearing government bonds of at least USD 300,000, with USD 50,000 in administrative fees. Held for a minimum of five years.
Key conditions
- ·Main applicant aged at least 18
- ·Demonstrated lawful source of funds and full, accurate disclosure
- ·Due diligence checks carried out by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU)
- ·Clean criminal record, no ongoing criminal investigation and good standing for every person on the file
- ·Application prepared in English with all supporting documents
- ·Payment of the required funds within 90 days of approval notification
- ·Signature of the oath of allegiance before a notary or lawyer
Benefits
- ·Visa-free access to more than 140 destinations, including the Schengen area, Hong Kong and Singapore
- ·No residence or visit requirement in St. Lucia
- ·Citizenship extended to a spouse, children under 31, siblings under 18 and parents aged 55 and over
- ·Option to add dependants after citizenship is granted
- ·Attractive investment and processing costs compared with other Caribbean programmes
- ·Dual citizenship recognised without restriction
Estimated timeline
Estimated duration: 4 to 8 months from filing to issuance of the citizenship certificate, depending on CIU checks and the chosen option.
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