SAINT LUCIACITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED FIRM
OVERVIEW
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is the newest program in the Caribbean established in 2015 yet one of the strongest passports within the fast track citizenship programs. Applicants obtain an irrevocable citizenship and passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality.
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Processing time3 – 4 months
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Visa free travel
Instant visa-free travel to 146 countries, including the Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong
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Investment type
Contribution to St. Lucia’s Government Fund or Real Estate Investment or Government Bonds
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Investment costContribution to St. Lucia’s National Economic Fund (USD 100,000 for a single applicant) or Real Estate Option (USD 200,000) or Government Bonds (USD 300,000)
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Family dependentsSpouse, Children up to 30 years old, elderly Parents over the age of 55 years and siblings under 18 years
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Passport validityFive (5) Years
COUNTRY INFO
Saint Lucia is a volcanic island located in the Caribbean in the Atlantic Ocean. Its coast is home to volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, luxury resorts and fishing villages with tropical climate all year round, it is a perfect getaway destination. Although 95 percent of the country’s population speak Creole French, the official language in St. Lucia is English. The country is a member of the British Commonwealth and the United Nations and the legal system in Saint Lucia is well-respected and based on English law.
CAPITAL
Castries
POPULATION
164,464
LANGUAGE
English (official), French patois
CURRENCY
East Caribbean dollars (XCD)
EXCHANGE RATE
1 USD = 2.7 XCD
GOVERNMENT TYPE
Parliamentary democracy (Parliament) under a constitutional monarchy and Commonwealth realm
BENEFITS
SIMPLE PROCESS
The investment is payable only after the citizenship approval, not before
No need to renounce your current citizenship(s)
No notification to your home country on your new citizenship
No physical residency requirements, you are entitled to apply instantly
No interview, language test, education or management experience required
GLOBAL MOBILITY
St Lucia passport grants you a Visa-free travel to 146 countries including the Schengen area countries, the United Kingdom, and most British Commonwealth member countries.
Allowed to stay in United Kingdom for 6 months at a time
Reputable second passport easy to obtain visas when required
The right to take up residence in Saint Lucia and in most of the CARICOM member countries at any time and for any length of time.
WEALTH PROTECTION
No taxes on capital gains, gift, wealth and inheritance; No taxes for non-residents
Ability to open bank accounts in reliable banking institutions worldwide with St Lucia passport
Duty-Free trading in the Caribbean
No restriction on the repatriation of profits and imported capital
Generous incentive packages including corporate tax incentives, full exemption from import duties, tax relief benefits and export allowance
COSTS
To be eligible for citizenship of St. Lucia under its Citizenship by Investment Program, there are three options to choose from.
1. DONATION TO THE GOVERNMENT NATIONAL ECONOMIC FUND (NEF)
Non-refundable financial contribution to a Government fund. The cost varies depending on the number of applicants and their ages.
*The administrative fees payable upon the grant of citizenship are non-refundable.
2. REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
Saint Lucia has huge appeal for visitors and tourists and is proud of its wide range of real estate options. The Citizenship Investment Programme is an option for investors wishing to make an investment into an approved real estate projects under the following categories: 1) high-end branded hotels and resorts 2) high-end boutique properties. The investor will own title deed to the property.
*The administrative fees payable upon the grant of citizenship are non-refundable.
3. NATIONAL ACTION BOND
Applications for citizenship of Saint Lucia can be made through an investment in the National Action Government Bonds (“NAB”). The bonds are non-interest bearing, and must be registered and remain in the name of the applicant for a five-year holding period from the date of first issue.
*The administrative fees payable upon the grant of citizenship are non-refundable.
DUE DILIGENCE & BACKGROUND CHECKS
Compulsory background checks are payable to the Government who appoints a preferred due diligence agency. These agencies use various international and local sources such as Interpol, World-Check and other Government agencies. These fees are payable upon the submission of the application.
Citizenship Invest professional fees, official application forms, certification of citizenship and passport, courier & other disbursements are the only other costs associated. A detailed quotation with no hidden costs is provided for the specific case.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Citizenship Invest appoints a Document Collection Specialist for each case. The firm offers a bespoke service that simplifies the application process, requesting from clients the bear minimum. Our job is to simplify the document collection as much as possible and when required we obtain the documents for the client without their involvement. Please note the below list is to be used as a guideline only, after assessing the particular case Citizenship Invest prepares a personalized checklist.
TIMELINE
MONTH 1-2
CI will pre-screen your passport for government pre-approval. A down payment for professional fees is payable to start your application.
CI professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required by the Government. Once the file is ready for submission, Government Processing Fees, Due Diligence and CI submission invoice are payable. CI submits your application.
MONTH 3
Due Diligence report is issued to the Government. Based on the results, the Government makes a decision on your Citizenship application. Once approved you are invited to pay the donation or investment.
MONTH 4
Citizenship Certificates and passports are issued. The balance of CI professional fee is paid.
The estimated time to receive citizenship approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case.
SAINT LUCIA VISA FREE COUNTRIES
* Visa on arrival
146COUNTRIES
AMERICAS
- Argentina
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia *
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
French Guiana
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Suriname
Venezuela
AFRICA
- Botswana
Cape Verde Islands *
Comores Islands *
Egypt *
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau *
Kenya
Lesotho
Madagascar *
Malawi
Mauritania *
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mozambique *
Reunion
Rwanda *
Senegal
Seychelles *
Sierra Leone *
Somalia *
St. Helena *
Tanzania
Togo *
Tunisia
Uganda *
Zambia
Zimbabwe
EUROPE
- Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Vatican City
ASIA
- Bangladesh *
Cambodia *
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Indonesia
Laos *
Macao (SAR China) *
Malaysia
Maldives *
Nepal *
Pakistan **
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka **
Taiwan
Timor-Leste *
Uzbekistan
OCEANIA
- Cook Islands
Fiji
French Polynesia
Kiribati
Micronesia
New Caledonia
Niue
Palau Islands *
Samoa *
Solomon Islands *
Tonga *
Tuvalu *
Vanuatu
E-VISA
- Australia
Bahrain
Gabon
Georgia
India
Turkey
CARIBBEAN
- Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Cuba
Curacao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
French West Indies
Grenada
Haiti
Jamaica
Montserrat
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Maarten
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
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