Saint Lucia Residency & Citizenship By Investment

Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP)

The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) offers investors the opportunity to obtain citizenship through various investment avenues. Below is a detailed breakdown of the investment options, required amounts, eligibility criteria, and information on who can be included in the application.

Investment Options and Required Amounts

National Economic Fund (NEF) Contribution

This straightforward option involves a non-refundable contribution to Saint Lucia’s NEF, which supports national development projects. The investment amounts are as follows:

Applicant alone with up to three qualifying dependents: US $240,000
Each additional qualifying dependent (Under 18 years of age): US $10,000
Each additional qualifying dependent (Above 18 years of age): US $20,000
Newborn child of a citizen (12 months of age or below): US $5,000
Spouse of a citizen: US $35,000
Qualifying dependents of a citizen other than a spouse: US $25,000

Note: A citizen may “Add-On Dependents” by making an additional investment into the NEF.

National Action Bond (NAB)

Applicants can invest in non-interest-bearing government bonds, which must be held for a five-year period. The investment requirements are:

Applicant applying with any number of dependents: US $300,000
Additional non-refundable administration fee: US $50,000

Real Estate Projects

Investors can purchase property in approved high-end branded hotels, resorts, or boutique properties. The investment requirements include:

Minimum investment: US $300,000
Administrative fees:
- Applicant alone: US $30,000
- Applicant with spouse: US $45,000
- Each qualifying dependent (Under 18 years of age): US $5,000
- Each qualifying dependent (Above 18 years of age): US $10,000
- Applicant with spouse and over four qualifying dependents: US $10,000 each

Note: Administrative fees are non-refundable.

Enterprise Projects

Investments can be made in approved enterprise projects across various sectors, including specialty restaurants, cruise ports, agro-processing plants, and more. The investment options are:

Option 1 (Sole applicant): Minimum investment of US $3,500,000, plus a non-refundable administration fee of US $50,000
Option 2 (Joint venture with multiple applicants): Minimum investment of US $6,000,000, with each applicant contributing at least US $1,000,000, plus a non-refundable administration fee of US $50,000 per applicant
Option 3 (Applicant alone with up to three qualifying dependents): US $250,000, plus applicable administration fees
Administrative fees for dependents:
- Applicant alone: Additional administration fee of US $15,000
- Applicant & spouse: US $20,000
- Applicant with two dependents: US $25,000
- Applicant with three qualifying dependents: US $30,000
- Additional dependents (beyond three): US $10,000 each

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme, applicants must:

Be at least 18 years old:

The principal applicant must be of legal adult age.

Meet due diligence requirements:

Applicants must have a clean criminal record and pass all background checks.

Provide accurate and complete application information:

All necessary documentation must be submitted, and any false information can lead to denial.

Make the required investment:

Applicants must commit to one of the approved investment options and pay all associated fees.

Who Can Be Included in the Application

The Saint Lucia CIP allows the principal applicant to include the following qualifying dependents:

Spouse

Legally married partner of the principal applicant.

Children

Unmarried children under 18, or up to 25 if fully supported by the principal applicant.

Parents

Parents or grandparents of the principal applicant or spouse, aged 65 or above, who are fully supported by the principal applicant.

Siblings

Unmarried brothers or sisters under 18, with parental consent, who are fully supported by the principal applicant.

Additional Fees

Beyond the investment amounts, applicants are subject to the following fees:

Application Processing Fee:

Main Applicant: US $2,000
Each qualifying dependent: US $1,000

Due Diligence Fee:

Main Applicant: US $8,000
Each qualifying dependent: US $5,000

Note: Due diligence is conducted on applicants above the age of 16 years.

Disclaimer

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