SAINT LUCIA - CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
The country is a member of the British Commonwealth and the United Nations. Named after St. Lucy, a Roman Catholic Saint, the island of Saint Lucia is located in the Atlantic Ocean in the Caribbean. The island is famous for its two volcanic mountain caps – “The Pitons” based in a World Heritage Site. Also, it boasts the world’s only drive-in volcano. Established in 2015, the Act enables individuals and families to acquire Saint Lucian citizenship upon making a qualifying investment either through contribution or by investment in real estate. The economic citizenship program allows applicants to obtain a second citizenship approval between 6 - 12 months.
- Prime Minister: Phillip Jospeh Pierre
- Capital: Castries
- Area: 617 km2
- Language: English
- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
BENEFITS
- • Processing time between 6 - 12 months.
- • Citizenship in a British Commonwealth country.
- • Dual citizenship is permitted; there is no need to denounce other citizenship.
- • Travel to more than 137 countries worldwide
- • Return on investment: the real estate option allows investors to collect income from their property.
OPTIONS FOR THE CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM:
The National Economic Fund (NEF) – CONTRIBUTION
Acquisition of citizenship under the NEF investment option requires a contribution to the National Economic Fund in the minimum sum of USD 240,000. The contribution is in the form of a one-time payment to the government.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
To qualify for citizenship under the real estate option, the government requires applicants to make an investment in an approved real estate project in Saint Lucia for the value of at least USD 300,000 and maintains it for 5 years.
HOW TO OBTAIN THE CITIZENSHIP AND PASSPORT:
1. Authorized Agent
Select a licensed authorized agent to process your application
2. Documentation
Complete all the application forms and necessary documentation as provided by your authorized agent.
3. Approval Await
Await the outcome of your application and if approved, you will receive a confirmation letter with the status ‘approved in principle’.
4. Investment
Make your investment or contribution in Saint Lucia
5. Citizenship Await
Await the citizenship and passport to become a Saint Lucian!