St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- have no criminal record,
- successfully pass the official background and due diligence review,
- demonstrate good health,
- fulfill one of the required investment options,
- submit all required documents and evidence.
Personal presence in St. Lucia is not required during the application process.
How Do You Obtain St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment?
Under the official Citizenship by Investment program, citizenship can be applied for through a
qualifying investment.
The base amount for the non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund (NEF) is
240,000 USD and applies to the main applicant and up to three qualifying dependents.
Additional contributions apply for further family members, depending on their age and number.
Alternatively, an investment of at least 300,000 USD in a government-approved real estate project is
possible.
The property usually has to be held for at least five years.
Investment Options
- Non-refundable contribution of 240,000 USD to the National Economic Fund (NEF)
- Investment of at least 300,000 USD in an approved real estate project (minimum holding period:
five years)
- Investment in approved enterprise projects starting at 250,000 USD (depending on structure and
participation model)
- Investment in government National Action Government Bonds starting at 300,000 USD with a
minimum holding period of five years
Note: Caribbean citizenship programs have been under increased international
pressure for some time, particularly from the EU and the United States. Further tightening of
requirements and adjustments to investment amounts cannot be ruled out in the future.