ST. LUCIA

Applicants are required to make a substantial economic contribution to the nation. In return, upon completion of a stringent application process and rigorous due diligence checks, applicants and their families are granted full citizenship. To qualify, the main applicant must be at least 18 years old, meet all application criteria, and select one of the following investment avenues:

Purchase real estate with a minimum value of USD 200,000 from an approved real estate development, which must be retained for a minimum of five years.

Engage in an endorsed enterprise project with a minimum contribution of USD 3.5 million, while creating no fewer than three permanent jobs. Alternatively, opt for a joint contribution of USD 6 million (with each applicant contributing a minimum of USD 1 million) and generate no fewer than six permanent jobs.

Make a non-refundable donation of USD 100,000 to the National Economic Fund for a single applicant. Alternatively:

01. Investment in the Saint Lucia National Economic Fund

• Applicant applying with up to three qualifying dependents: $240,000
• Each additional qualifying dependent (under 18 years of age): $10,000
• Each additional qualifying dependent (above 18 years of age): $20,000
• New-born child of a citizen who is 12 months of age or below: $5,000
• Spouse of a citizen: $35,000
• Qualifying dependents of a citizen other than a spouse: $25,000

02. Investment in an approved real estate project

• Applicant and any number of qualifying dependents $300,000 plus applicable administration fees

03. Investment in an approved enterprise project (Option 3)

• Applicant applying with up to three qualifying dependents $250,000 plus applicable administration fees

Investment in non-interest-bearing government bonds valued at a minimum of USD 300,000 (plus an administrative fee of USD 50,000), to be retained for at least five years.

All eligible dependents must possess a clean personal background devoid of any criminal record or ongoing criminal investigation (except for minor offenses). Individuals considered potential security risks or those involved in activities likely to tarnish St. Lucia's reputation will not be granted citizenship approval.

Procedures and time frame of the
St. Lucia Citizenship by
Investment Program

The application process typically spans up to four months, commencing from the submission of the application to the issuance of the certificate of citizenship, provided there are no issues with the application. In cases where an extension beyond three months is anticipated due to exceptional circumstances, Tisoro Global will duly notify the applicant of the reasons for the delay.

The Citizenship by Investment Board, overseeing a specialized citizenship by investment unit (CIU), assesses citizenship applications, with outcomes ranging from approval, denial, or postponement for cause. Applications are electronically and in print submitted by Tisoro Global on behalf of the applicant, with all documentation required to be in English.

Each application must be accompanied by the applicable nonrefundable processing and due diligence fees for the main applicant, their spouse, and each eligible dependent. Upon a provisional approval of the application, the CIU notifies Tisoro Global to arrange for the payment of qualifying funds and government administrative fees, necessary for the grant of the certificate of citizenship.

The principal applicant is obliged to remit the requisite funds for the chosen qualifying option within 90 calendar days post-approval notification. Upon successful completion, the applicant is required to affirm the oath or allegiance before an attorney-at-law, notary royal, or notary public. In extraordinary circumstances, the minister reserves the authority to revoke citizenship grants if deemed necessary.

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is fully permitted in St. Lucia without any restrictions.