STA. LUCIA

• Fast processing within three months.
• Inclusion of dependent children under 30.
• Inclusion of dependent parents above 55 who are currently residing with the applicant.
• Inclusion of mentally or physically challenged dependent children and/or parents.
• Unmarried brothers or sisters of the main applicant below the age of 18
• No physical residency requirements.
• No requirement to travel to Saint Lucia during the application process.
• No interview, education or managerial experience required.
• Visa-free travel to more than 130 countries, including the Schengen Zone, the U.K. and Hong Kong.
• No tax on worldwide income.

Option 1: Investing in Real Estate in a Government Approved Project:

Under this Option, the Principal Applicant is required to make a minimum investment in a Government Approved Real Estate Project irrespective of the number of  dependents that are included in his or her application. A property acquired under this Option may be resold after 5 years following the grant of citizenship.

Option 2: Purchase of Government Bonds

The Principal Applicant invests in 5-year non-interest bearing Government bonds which shall be registered and remain in the name of the Principal Applicant. The investment sum will be returned to the Principal Applicant at the end of the 5-year holding period.

Option 3: Donation to the National Economic Fund (NEF)

The Principal Applicant contributes to the National Economic Fund (NEF) on behalf of himself/herself and his/her family. The NEF is established by law and will contribute to the economic development of St. Lucia.

Option 4: Enterprise Project Investment

Under this Option, the Principal Applicant makes an investment in an approved enterprise project. There are two pathways under this Option:

(a) Single Person Investment in an approved project plus the creation of at least 3 permanent jobs; or

(b) Multiple Person Joint Investment in an approved project plus the creation of at least 6 permanent jobs.