Saint Lucia’s flagship Citizenship Investment Program offers four key means to acquire Saint Lucia citizenship:

1. National Action Bond: Minimum investment $US300,000

2. National Economic Fund Investment: Minimum investment $US240,000

3. Real Estate Investment: Minimum investment $US200,000

4. Enterprise Investment: Minimum investment $US3,500,000

Please note that all investment opportunities and fees listed on this page are decided by the Citizenship Program. They are exclusive of lawyer and agent fees which vary depending on the agent.

Whichever option you choose, you are offered the same advantages of citizenship of Saint Lucia, with visa-free or visa on entry access to more than 148 countries in different parts of the world. 

National Action Bond

This option is a non-interest-bearing government bond. The bond must be registered and must remain in the name of the applicant for five years from the date it was first issued.

The applicant must pay a non-refundable administrative fee of $US50,000. After that, the qualifying investment sum for this special bond option will be payable as follows:

• Minimum Investment (for any number of dependents): $US300,000

National Economic Fund Investment

Sole applicant:  US$240,000

For each investment option, due diligence fees are $7,500 for the primary applicant and $5,000 for each dependent aged 16 or older. Processing fees are $2,000 for the primary applicant and $1,000 per dependent. Other fees also apply. Please see the full cost below.

Total cost for 1 applicant: $251,950+

Total cost for a family of 4: $261,450+

Add-on of qualifying dependents of a citizen

Newborn child of a citizen (child of 12 months of age & below): US$5,000

Spouse of a citizen: US$35,000

Qualifying dependent of a citizen other than a spouse: US$25,000

Real Estate Investment

Thanks to the numerous natural endowments of Saint Lucia, the country has huge appeal for visitors and tourists. We are proud of the range of real estate Saint Lucia offers. Through the Citizenship Investment Program, we boost the country’s real estate sector further by providing an option for investors in approved real estate projects under the following categories:

• high-end branded hotels and resorts

• high-end boutique properties

• Any other project that the Minister considers necessary based on the recommendation of the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Board and following due consultation with the Cabinet.

The real estate process involves the following:

• A binding process and sale agreement 

• Appointment of escrow agent

• An escrow bank account where the applicant will deposit the minimum investment amount and

•  An escrow agreement.

Minimum investment: US$200,000

Enterprise Investment 

Come and invest in Saint Lucia through enterprise projects under the following categories:

• Specialty restaurants

• Cruise ports and marinas

• Agro-processing plants

• Pharmaceutical products

• Ports, bridges, roads and highways

• Research institutions and facilities

• Offshore universities

The minimum investment is:

Option 1 – Sole applicant

Minimum investment US$3,500,000

Option 2 – More than one applicant (joint venture) 

Minimum investment US$6,000,000

Each applicant must contribute at least US$1,000,000

Should you have any questions, or if you would like a detailed breakdown of the exact costs for your family, kindly contact us and we will be delighted to help you.