Caribbean • Saint Lucia
St Lucia Citizenship
$240,000+
Investment amount
6+ months
Processing time
5 years
Investment return
St Lucia offers citizenship for a minimum $240,000 investment in a state fund, bonds, real estate, or business. Bonds and real estate can be sold after 5 years to recover the funds.
Investors get citizenship without living in the country or passing language and history exams. Family members — spouses, children, parents, and siblings — can be included.
5 benefits you can secure with St Lucia citizenship
St Lucia citizens can travel across the globe and discover new destinations with less visa-related paperwork.
St Lucia citizens can travel across the globe and discover new destinations with less visa-related paperwork.
St Lucia citizens can get a 10-year B-1/B-2 visa for stays of up to 6 months yearly for travel, business visits, and medical care.
Investors must hold purchased bonds and real estate for at least 5 years. After that, the asset can be redeemed or sold to return invested money.
Saint Lucia does not tax foreign income, dividends, inheritance, and capital gains.
Investors and their family members can enter or move to St Lucia anytime, creating a reliable safe-haven option.
One investment, citizenship for all
The spouse, children, parents, and siblings can get citizenship with the investor under one application.
Investment options for St Lucia citizenship
St Lucia offers five investment options: a contribution to a state fund, purchase of government bonds or real estate, business investment, and approved infrastructure projects.
Fund contribution — $240,000+
Non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund.
Contribution | $240,000
|
Due Diligence fee | $8,000 for the investor
|
Processing fee | $2,000 for the investor
|
Other fees | $1,950+ |
Bonds — $300,000+
Non-interest-bearing government bonds redeemable in 5 years.
Purchase of bonds | $300,000 |
Administrative fee | $50,000 |
Due Diligence fee | $8,000 for the investor
|
Processing fee | $2,000 for the investor
|
Other fees | $1,950+ |
Real estate — $300,000+
Purchase of government-approved real estate with resale option after 5 years.
Purchase of real estate | $300,000+ |
State fee | $30,000+ |
Holding period | 5 years |
Infrastructure projects — $250,000+
Investment in approved public infrastructure projects such as ports and roads.
Infrastructure investment | $250,000+ |
State fee | From $15,000 for the investor, varies by family size |
Business — $1,000,000+
Investment in government-approved business sectors, individually or as part of a group.
Individual investment | $3,500,000+ |
Group investment | $6,000,000+ total with minimum $1,000,000 share per investor |
Eligible sectors | Tourism, education, healthcare, social development and related approved sectors |
Expenses for a family of 4
Example for spouses and two children aged 9 and 19 under the two most popular options.
| Option | Investment | State fee | Due Diligence fee | Other fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund contribution | $240,000 | No | $18,000 | $8,450+ | $266,450+ |
| Bonds | $300,000 | $50,000 | $18,000 | $8,600+ | $376,600+ |
Can St Lucia citizenship help reach your goals?
Compare key terms and benefits of Saint Lucia citizenship with other Caribbean options.
| Terms and features | St Lucia | St Kitts and Nevis | Grenada | Antigua and Barbuda | Dominica |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investments | $240,000+ | $250,000+ | $235,000+ | $230,000+ | $200,000+ |
| Obtaining period | 6+ months | 6+ months | 8+ months | 6+ months | 6+ months |
| Visit requirements | No | To collect a passport | No | 5 days within first 5 years | No |
| Investment return | 5 years for bonds | 7 years for real estate | 5 years for real estate | 5 years for real estate | 3-5 years for real estate |
| Dual citizenship | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| First passport validity | 5 years | 10 years | 10 years | 5 years | 10 years |
| Family eligibility | Spouse, children under 30, parents over 55, siblings under 18 | Spouse, children under 25, parents over 55 | Spouse, children under 30, parents, siblings over 18 | Spouse, children under 30, parents and grandparents over 55, siblings | Spouse, children under 30, parents and grandparents over 65 |
5 main reasons to invest in St Lucia bonds
Low risks. Bonds are government-issued and redeemed by the state after the holding period.
Full capital return. Principal is returned after 5 years.
No maintenance costs. No property taxes or upkeep costs as in real estate.
Minimal involvement. Passive structure with straightforward administration.
Simple exit. Redemption is handled by government mechanism.
Muhammad Shoaib
Head of the Immigration Department
Schedule a meeting at one of the offices or online. A lawyer will analyze the situation, calculate the cost and help you find a solution based on your goals.