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.


 Main Applicant

 Spouse

Dependents aged 16 years to 30 years and Parents above 55 years

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.

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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

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SIMPLE PROCESS

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

Possibility to take up residence in Saint Lucia and in most of the CARICOM member countries at any time and for any length of time

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GLOBAL MOBILITY

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

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WEALTH PROTECTION

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To be eligible for citizenship of St. Lucia under its Citizenship by Investment Program, there are three options to choose from. 

Non-refundable financial contribution to a Government fund. The cost varies depending on the number of applicants and their ages.

DONATION TO THE GOVERNMENT NATIONAL ECONOMIC FUND (NEF)

Real Estate Investment through one of the Government approved real estate asset classes: freehold property with title deed; hotel shares; fractional ownership or land. The investment and Government Fees are payable once the citizenship is approved.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

GOVERNMENT BONDS 

In addition to the purchase of real estate, there are Government fees to be paid. 

GOVERNMENT FEES

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.

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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Saint Lucia&#8217;s Citizenship by Investment Program was launched following the passage of Act No. 14 of 2015, the Citizenship by Investment Act. The objective of the Act is to enable persons to acquire citizenship of Saint Lucia by registration following a qualifying investment in the country. The Government has announced several attractive amendments to its Citizenship Programs which were made effective on January 1st, 2017

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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.

The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is the newest program in the Caribbean established in 2015.

CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

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 1-2	

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 3

Citizenship Certificates and passports are issued. The balance of CI professional fee is paid. 

MONTH 4

The estimated time to receive citizenship approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case.

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