Everything about Saint Lucia Second Passport - XIPHIAS Immigration

The government of St. Lucia launched citizenship by investment Program on 1st January 2016 where you can enjoy dual citizenship by holding the second passport of Saint Lucia. The investment should satisfy at least a minimum level in either the Saint Lucia National Economic Fund or an approved real estate project.

Types of investment offered for St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program

There are four types of investment that qualify an individual for citizenship St Lucia Citizenship namely.

1. Contribution to the National Economic Fund (NEF) of Saint Lucia.

2. Purchasing pre-approved real estate in Saint Lucia.

3. Investing in a pre-approved enterprise project of Saint Lucia.

4. Investing in non-interest bearing saint Lucia Government bonds.

1. The National Economic Fund

Saint Lucia National Economic Fund established under Section 33 for the Citizenship by Investment Act. Its sole purpose is to receive qualifying investments of cash for funding government-sponsored projects.

Minimum Contribution

Main applicant: USD 100,000

Main applicant and spouse: USD 165,000

Family up to four members: USD 190,000

Each additional dependent: USD 25,000

2. Purchasing pre-approved real estate in Saint Lucia

Investors are supposed to purchase real estate that has been already pre-approved by the Government of Saint Lucia. The real estate should be held for at least 5 years span of time to get the citizenship.

Minimum Contribution

Main Applicant: USD 50,000

Spouse: USD 35,000

Dependent aged 18 years or above: USD 35,000

Dependent under 18 years of age: USD 25,000

3. Investing in a pre-approved enterprise project of Saint Lucia.

Investing in pre-approved enterprise projects which should create more than 3 permanent jobs. Joint investments are also allowed, although each applicant should contribute at least $1 million and the entire project should be valued at $6 million and create 6 permanent jobs.

Minimum Contribution

Main Applicant: USD 3,500,000

More than one applicant: USD 6,000,000 with each applicant contributing no less than USD 1,000,000

4. Investing in non-interest bearing saint Lucia Government bonds.

Investing in Government bonds should be in the applicant’s name for at least 5 years span of time. The bonds must not demand the rate of interest for the entirety of this period.

Minimum Contribution

Main applicant: USD 500,000

Main applicant and spouse: USD 535,000

Family up to four members: USD 550,000

Each additional dependent: USD 25,000

Who can apply for Saint Lucia citizenship by investment program?

Saint Lucia offers citizenship to applicants over the age of 18 years old.

The applicant should possess good health and good moral character.

An applicant can apply with his/her spouse, family members, children under the age of 25, and also parents or grandparents aged 65 or above, living with and dependent on the applicant.

How to apply for Saint Lucia citizenship by investment program?

Step 1:  Fill the Application and get it pre-approved by CS Global Partners before submitting.

Step 2: Submission of the citizenship application.

Step 3:  processing of the application by the Saint Lucia Government within three months span of time.

Step 4: Approval in principle.

Step 5: Investing in real estate, donating to the Saint Lucia National Economic Fund, enterprise project, or Government bonds.

Step 6: issuing of Citizenship certificate.

Step 7: Passport application and issuance process.

Benefits of Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment

1. A Saint Lucian passport provides a visa which has free travel access to more than 120 countries, which includes the Schengen States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, and many other Countries.

2. You need not to travel to Saint Lucia during your visa application process for any type of verification.

3. There is no need for educational or managerial experience required for this program.

4. Your visa processing will be comparatively very fast and you will receive a visa within 2 to 3 months span of time.

5. Since you are a Migrant you need not pay any taxes similar to other residents.

6. Your physical residency is compulsorily not required for this investment program.

7. Saint Lucia allows dual citizenship so you can remain in your current nationality.

8. Saint Lucia is the member of the Commonwealth, which provides citizens to certain privileges in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries.

9. Saint Lucia is a beautiful place to live and build a second home, which has excellent air travel connections to North America, Canada, and Europe countries.

10. It possesses reasonable minimum investment level requirements.

11. It charges reasonable processing and administration fees

12. You need not to go through an interview process during applying or processing. 

13. There is no language requirement for Citizenship through this investment program.

14. You will be having the ability to include family members in the application

15. You enjoy the Citizenship for life, including the right to work, reside and study in St Lucia

XIPHIAS Immigration guide you in every way to fulfill your dreams to settle in Saint Lucia. We have all the expertise to prepare your application and advice you before and after you land to Saint Lucia on how to accomplish the conditions put forth by the Saint Lucia Authorities. Now is the time to take advantage of a great lifestyle in Saint Lucia.