About
Why Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia is a volcanic Caribbean island known for its iconic Piton mountain peaks. The Citizenship by Investment Programme was established in 2015 and has become one of the region's most flexible options, offering three distinct investment routes.
The standard $240,000 contribution to the National Economic Fund is the most-used path. Alternatives include $300,000 in approved real estate (5-year hold) or $300,000 in non-interest-bearing government bonds (5-year redemption).
The Saint Lucian passport ranks 30th in the 2024 Henley Passport Index with 148 visa-free destinations including the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
There is no physical-presence requirement at any stage. The full process can be completed remotely from your home country, with the oath of allegiance taken via video.
Investment routes
How the investment works.
3 routes are available. Pick the one that fits your goals.
Donation
National Economic Fund (NEF) contribution
From
$240,000
Non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund. Funds public infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
- RecoverableNo — non-refundable
Benefits
What citizenship unlocks.
148 visa-free destinations
Schengen, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, and most of CARICOM.
No residency requirement
No physical presence required at any stage.
Family-friendly inclusion
Spouse, children up to 30, parents over 55, and unmarried siblings under 18 can be added.
Tax-neutral
No income, capital gains, or inheritance taxes for non-residents.
Multiple investment routes
Donation, real estate, or government bonds — flexibility for different goals.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
Main applicant
- ✓At least 18 years old
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✗Not born in: IR, KP, RU, BY, AF
Family members eligible
- ✓Spouse
- ✓Children
- ✓Parents
- ✓Siblings
Process
How it works, step by step.
Total: ~3-4 months for clean files.
- 1
Pre-engagement
1-2 weeksKYC pre-check and source-of-funds review.
- 2
Document collection
4-6 weeksApostilled documents.
- 3
Submission
1 weekFiles lodged with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- 4
Due diligence
6-10 weeksBackground checks by international due-diligence firms.
- 5
Approval and investment
1 weekApproval-in-principle and contribution into escrow.
- 6
Oath and passport
1-2 weeksRemote oath; passport issued.
Documents
What you'll need to prepare.
10 documents required. All must be apostilled and (where applicable) translated.
- 1Notarized passport copy
- 2Police clearance (10 years)
- 3Bank reference letter
- 4Professional reference letter
- 5Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled)
- 6Medical certificate
- 7Source-of-funds documentation
- 8Investment confirmation
- 9Photographs
- 10Application forms
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Which Saint Lucia route is most popular?
What is the bond option?
Is there a residency requirement?
How long until I have the passport?
Can I include my parents?
Legal basis
Citizenship by Investment Act, 2015 (No. 14 of 2015)
