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St Lucia Citizenship

A variety of investment options

St Lucia Citizenship

A variety of investment options

About the St Lucia Citizenship Program

St Lucia Citizenship Program:

There are multiple investment options within the St Lucia Citizenship Program: donation into the Government fund starting from $100,000, authorised property purchase starting from $200,000, or National Action Government Bonds’ (NAB) investment, starting from $300,000.

St Lucia citizenship can be granted in around four months.

It is not required to know the English language, have an interview, or to visit St Lucia before or after citizenship acquisition.

The whole process of St Lucia citizenship acquisition is completely confidential.

Citizens of St Lucia travel visa-free to over 130 countries including Western and Eastern Europe, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

St Lucia

St Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island nation with a pair of dramatically tapered mountains, the Pitons, on its west coast.

St Lucia is a member of the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, CARICOM, Organisation of American states, and many other international organisations.

Benefits of St Lucia Citizenship

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Visa-free travel to more than 130 countries

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No requirement to visit St Lucia at any point

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An attractive personal tax environment with no personal income tax, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax, or other direct taxes

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Ability to get St Lucia passport in 4 months

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Minimum investment $100,000

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Dual citizenship is permitted

Investment Options

St Lucia National Economic Fund (NEF)

A single non-refundable Contribution starting from $100,000 into a government fund of St Lucia. The funds are used to fund government-sponsored projects such as maintenance of healthcare, education, tourism, culture, and other industries.

Number of applicants Donation into NEF Due diligence Processing fee
$100,000 $8,000 $2,000

$140,000 $8,000 main applicant + $5,000 spouse $2,000 + $1,000



$150,000 main applicant and up to 3 dependants $13,000 both spouses + $5,000 each
dependant over 16 y.o.
$2,000 + $1,000 per each dependant




$150,000 main applicant and up to 3 dependants
+ $15,000 each additional dependant
$13,000 both spouses and + $5,000 each
dependant over 16 y.o.
$2,000 + $1,000 per each dependant
Additional fees: professional fee and passport fee. Fees are subject to change.

Real estate investment

Investment in the government-approved property from $200,000. The investment has to be maintained for a minimum of 5 years and may be eligible for resale under the Citizenship by investment program.

Number of applicants Min. Property
investment
Due diligence Government fee Processing fee
$200,000 $ 8,000 $30,000 $2,000

$200,000 $8,000 main applicant + $5,000
spouse
$45,000 main applicant and spouse $2,000 + $1,000



$200,000 $13,000 both spouses + $5,000 each
dependant over 16 y.o.
$30,000 main applicant + $10,000 each dependant over 18 y.o. + $5,000 each dependant under 18 y.o. $2,000 + $1,000 per each dependant




$200,000 $13,000 both spouses + $5,000 each
dependant over 16 y.o.
$30,000 main applicant + $10,000 each dependant over 18 y.o. + $5,000 each dependant under 18 y.o. $2,000 + $1,000 per each dependant
Additional fees: professional and passport fee. Additional transaction fees may apply for real estate purchase. Fees are subject to change.

National Action Government Bonds (NAB)

Applications for citizenship by investment of Saint Lucia can be made through an investment in the National Action Government Bonds,  which are non-interest bearing, and must be registered under the name of the applicant, and be owned by the applicant for five-years from the date of first issue.

Number of applicants Investment in Bonds Due diligence Administration fee
$300,000 $8,000 $50,000

$300,000 $8,000 main applicant + $5,000 spouse $50,000



$300,000

 

$13,000 both spouses + $5,000 each
dependant over 16 y.o.
$50,000




$300,000 $13,000 both spouses +

$5,000 each
dependant over 16 y.o.

$50,000

 

Additional fees: application and processing, professional fee and passport fee. Fees are subject to change.

Requirements

  • No previous criminal record
  • Be over 18 years old
  • Have a legitimate source of wealth
  • Good character
  • Have available the required investment funds
  • No outstanding visa denials in any visa free country with the passport of St Lucia

Who can be included in the citizenship application:

  • Spouse of the main applicant
  • Dependent children of the main applicant and spouse below 21 years old
  • Children of 21-30 years old who are financially dependent on parents, and not married
  • Dependent parents and grandparents of the main applicant and spouse over 55 years old
  • Physically and mentally challenged children and parents of the main applicant and spouse
  • Siblings of the main applicant and spouse below 18 years old can be included in the application, provided there is a consent of their parents

Stages of obtaining citizenship

  • Initial consultation

    Initial free consultation with one of the GLS experts

  • Program information and due diligence check

    Detailed fee schedule and a free of charge preliminary due diligence check

  • Client agreement and retainer fee payment

    Signing of the client agreement and payment of the retainer fee

  • Preparation of the documents

    GLS experts will assist you with the whole procedure of the documents’ preparation, including the translation, notarisation and apostille of the relevant documents. We will also recommend the best clinics for medical examination

  • Payment of the additional fees

    Payment of the remaining fee for the legal services of GLS and the government fees. If the Investment in Real Estate option has been selected, then also payment of the property deposit is required at this stage

  • Submission of the documents

    Submission of the documents to the Citizenship by investment Board (CIB)

  • Updates on the review of the application

    Regular updates on the news regarding the review of the application by the CIU. Assistance in preparation of additional clarifications for the CIU if required

  • Approval in Principle

    Grant of Approval in Principle from the CIB

  • Payment of the remaining fees

    Payment of the overall donation fee or in case of the Real Estate Investment option, payment of the remaining property investment

  • You are a citizen of St Lucia!

    Grant of the Certificate of Naturalisation and subsequently application for passports and grant of St Kitts and Nevis passports. We will courier the passports or give them to you in person, depending on what is more convenient for you

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St Lucia

Capital:
Castries
Area:
617 km2
Population:
179,000 people
GDP:
$1,712 billion
Language:
English
Independence from Great Britain:
1979

F.A.Q.

Is dual citizenship allowed with St Lucia passport?
Yes, citizens of St Lucia are allowed to have multiple citizenships.
Is it required to visit St Lucia at any point during the preparation of the documents stage, or after the receipt of passports?
No, there is no such requirement.
Citizens of which countries cannot apply for St Lucia citizenship?
Citizens of Russia and Belarus.
What is the maximum number of dependants that can be included in the application?
Unlimited number of dependants can be included in the application.
Does St Lucia citizenship have a period of validity?
No, St Lucia citizenship is granted for life and can be even acquired by future generations.

Contact Us

GLS Private Office offers global lifestyle solutions to established business people and their families. GLS operates as a one-stop-shop and is a single point of contact for wealthy families with a global mindset. The company takes care of every need of its globally-minded clients: from obtaining a second citizenship/residence by investment to finding the best schools for children’s education, global property acquisition, succession planning and many more. Ancillary services provided by GLS are limited to the extent of a client wish. Anything that can be priced, qualified, and quantified, we are ready to research, negotiate and manage.

Contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible

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