The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is the newest citizenship-by-investment program in the Caribbean, established in 2016. Despite its recent inception, it has become the most successful citizenship program in Saint Lucia. Upon being granted Saint Lucia citizenship, you will immediately receive the benefits accorded to foreign investors and Saint Lucia citizens.
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program offers investment options starting from USD 100,000, with citizenship obtainable in approximately 3 to 4 months. Investors are not required to take an English test or reside in the country; they only need the willingness to contribute to the development of Saint Lucia.
In return, holders of Saint Lucia citizenship will be granted permanent residency status, inherit, and apply for a second citizenship that provides visa-free access to over 140 destinations.
The Saint Lucia citizenship is ranked 34th on the Guide citizenship Index. This citizenship allows visa-free access to many countries and territories worldwide, including visa-free entry, visa on arrival, and electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for additional destinations, covering over 140 countries and territories.
If you contribute to the National Economic Fund with a minimum amount of USD 100,000, you qualify for Saint Lucia citizenship. This government fund is used to finance various projects.
● If you wish to include your spouse in the application, the contribution will increase to USD 140,000.
● If you have additional eligible dependents, the minimum donation amount is USD 150,000.
● Any additional dependents will require an additional USD 15,000 per person.
The investment option in government-approved real estate in Saint Lucia typically includes luxury resorts and hotels.
● The minimum investment amount is USD 200,000 plus administrative fees.
● Government fees for one investor are USD 30,000. If applying with a spouse, the cost increases to USD 45,000.
● Government Government fees for dependents under 18 years old: USD 5,000
● Government fees for dependents over 18 years old: USD 10,000
Please note that clear binding procedures and purchase agreements are required. Additionally, you will need an escrow agent and an escrow agreement to deposit funds into an escrow bank account.
Another option for obtaining Saint Lucia citizenship is to invest in government bonds. The minimum investment required is USD 300,000, and the bonds cannot be sold for a period of 5 years. These government bonds will not bear any interest.
● The applicant can include their spouse or eligible dependents without additional funds required for purchasing bonds..
● In addition to the bond value, applicants are also required to pay a non-refundable administration fee of $50,000.
To obtain Saint Lucia citizenship, you can also invest in government-approved enterprise projects such as roads, bridges, ports, universities, restaurants, factories, and research facilities. These investments contribute to the country's infrastructure development.
The minimum investment amount for a single applicant to be considered for Saint Lucia citizenship is USD 3,500,000.
Alternatively, an applicant can contribute USD 1,000,000 towards projects with a minimum total value of USD 6,000,000. The remaining amount will be covered by other applicants in the program.
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