St.Lucia
St. Lucia is an island nation located in the Eastern Caribbean Sea and part of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. St. Lucia is a member of the United Nations, The Commonwealth of Nations, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and The Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The country is home to the beautiful volcanic Piton mountains and is more mountainous than most other Caribbean islands. The nation is also largely covered in forest (about 77%) and has smaller islands off its coast, notably the Maria Islands, home to a nature reserve. St. Lucia is the newest Caribbean country within the Citizenship By Investment program and passports can be issued in only 3-4 months.
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Processing Time
3-4 months
Investment
$ 100 000
Passport Length
5 years validity
Visa-Free Travel
146 countries
Investment Options
Donation or Real Estate
Language
English
Passport Advantages
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Irrevocable & lifetime citizenship for you and subsequent generations
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No need to renounce current citizenship
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No notification to home country on additional citizenship
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No physical residency
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No interview requirement or need to travel to Dominica for process
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Visa-free access to 145 countries including China, UK , Schengen states
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Allowed to stay in UK for 6 months at a time
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Easy to obtain travel visas for other countries when required
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Take up residence & work in CARICOM member countries
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No capital gains, gift, wealth & inheritance tax, no tax for non-residents
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Able to open a bank account with new nationality in another jurisdiction
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Reliable and efficient banking institutions on island
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An extremely efficient process compared to other Caribbean countries
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Contributing to the prosperity of a peaceful, welcoming country
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An extremely efficient process (3-4months)
Citizenship By Investment Options
1.
Donation to the National Economic Fund “NEF”
A nonrefundable financial contribution to government fund, depending on number of applicants and their ages.
Main applicant
$100 000
Main applicant plus spouse
$140 000
Main applicant plus spouse & two dependents under 18 years
$150 000
Each additional qualifying dependent (a family with more than four members)
$15 000
Each additional dependent of any age
$25 000
2.
Real Estate Investment
Investment in a government-approved real estate project such as freehold property, hotel shares, or fractional ownership.
Minimum Investment (hold for 3 years) $300 000*
*Legal costs associated with the purchase of the real estate may range from 1-5% of the property’s value depending on the type
Government Fees
When the application is approved, the following government fees will apply (real estate option only).
Main applicant
$30 000
Main applicant and spouse
$45 000
Each additional dependent under 18 years of age
$5 000
Each additional dependent 18 years of age or older
$10 000
Additional Fees for Both Options
Due Diligence & Background Checks
Compulsory background checks are payable to Government-preferred international due diligence agencies to screen applicants (ie:Interpol). Passport fees are also payable upon approval. Professional, legal, and courier fees are additional and can vary. Please contact us to provide a full, itemized and detailed quote for your application.
Main applicant
$7 500
Spouse
$5 000
Any dependant (16-30 or over 55 years)
$5 000
Other Fees
Processing Fee (for main applicant)
$2 000
Processing Fee (any dependent)
$1 000
Timeframe & Process
Step One
You will be appointed a specialized team member to advise on the collection of required documents. Our team will support you every step of the way to ensure all documents are perfect to ensure a successful application.
Step Two
Government processing fees, due diligence fees, and professional & legal fees are payable when we are ready for you to courier all your documents for submission to the government.
Step Three
Once the application has been submitted, due diligence will take 3-4 weeks. You will receive an approval letter when the government receives the due diligence report. Once accepted you are requested to pay the donation or investment.
Step Four
A Naturalization Certificate and your passport are issued in your name and couriered to you. You are now formally a St.Lucian citizen.