🇱🇨 St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Requirements

National Economic Fund (NEF) Contribution

St. Lucia offers a well-established Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program, enabling investors and their families to obtain St. Lucian citizenship and a second passport through a qualifying contribution or investment.

Applicants can qualify through one of the following options:

National Economic Fund (NEF)

• Single Applicant – USD 240,000

• Main Applicant + Spouse – USD 240,000

• Family of up to Four Members – USD 240,000

Government Approved Real Estate Investment

• Minimum Investment – USD 300,000

• Investment must be held for a minimum of 5 years

Enterprise Investment

• Minimum Investment – USD 250,000

Government Bonds

• Investment options available subject to government approval.

The NEF contribution route remains the most preferred option due to its simplicity, affordability, and faster processing timeline.

Associated Costs

Apart from the qualifying investment, applicants should consider additional government and professional fees.

Government Due Diligence Fees

• Main Applicant – USD 8,000

• Dependents aged 16 years and above – USD 5,000

Government Processing Fees

Additional administrative charges may apply depending upon family composition.

Professional & Legal Fees

Legal and advisory fees generally start from USD 8,000 – 15,000.

Passport Fees

Passport issuance charges are payable upon approval.

Eligibility and Requirements

To qualify for St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

✔ Be at least 18 years old

✔ Maintain a clean criminal background

✔ Demonstrate the legal source of investment funds

✔ Successfully pass enhanced due diligence checks

✔ Submit medical certificates and supporting documents

✔ Attend a mandatory virtual interview

There are no language requirements, educational qualifications, business experience, or residency obligations.

Applicants are not required to visit St. Lucia during the application process.

St. Lucia Citizenship Benefits

St. Lucia's Citizenship by Investment Program is recognized for its flexibility, affordability, and strong global mobility advantages.

✔ Direct Citizenship and Passport

✔ Processing within 4 – 6 Months

✔ Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 145+ Countries

✔ Visa-free travel to the UK, Schengen Area, Singapore and Hong Kong

✔ No residency requirement

✔ No language proficiency test

✔ Dual citizenship permitted

✔ Family members can be included under one application

✔ Citizenship can be transferred to future generations