St Lucia is a small Caribbean Island offering safety, security, and a reputable citizenship by investment program.
Located in the Eastern Caribbean, St Lucia has a population of 179,000. The island has a well-rounded tourism industry backed by its famous UNESCO World Heritage sites and cultural festivals.
St Lucia offers a blended culture of English, African, French, and Indigenous influences. The country’s official language is English, providing a hassle-free life for English-speaking investors, and French is also widely spoken. St Lucia Citizenship by Investment offers four investment routes and is the only Caribbean citizenship program offering a government bond investment that is refunded after six years.
St Lucia Citizenship by Investment is a second citizenship developed for entrepreneurs, international investors, and high-net-worth individuals. Foreign nationals can contribute to the country’s economic development through one of four investment options to be granted a powerful Caribbean passport, providing visa free access to 156 countries. The primary applicant can include their spouse, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings.
Make a non-refundable contribution of $240,000 to the National Economic Fund.
Purchase real estate shares valued at least $300,000 in a government-approved real estate project.
Invest $3.5 million as a solo investor or $250,000 in a joint venture valued at least $6 million.
Acquire approved government bonds worth at least $300,000.
Gain St Lucian citizenship in 10–12 months — from document preparation and due diligence to investment, oath, and passport issuance.
Note: The example timeline for obtaining citizenship is approximate.
Global Citizen Solutions will assist with preparing your documents and choosing a suitable investment.
The St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) begins background checks. You will attend a virtual citizenship interview. Once approved, you can make the required investment.
You will take the Oath of Allegiance to St Lucia at an embassy or high commission to receive a Certificate of Registration and a St Lucia passport.
You can include your children, spouse, parents, grandparents, and siblings in your application.
The cost to get St Lucia Citizenship by Investment starts at $240,000 for a single applicant or a family of up to four. The total citizenship cost includes administrative, application, due diligence, and passport fees, totaling approximately $10,500 for a single applicant and $29,500 for a family of four.
Yes, St Lucia recognizes dual citizenship, allowing foreign nationals who obtain St Lucia citizenship to keep their original citizenship.
St Lucia’s passport is one of the strongest Caribbean passports. It offers visa free access to 156 destinations, including the UK, Schengen Area countries, Taiwan, Russia, and Hong Kong.
The St Lucia government prohibits citizens of Belarus, Iran, and Russia from applying for citizenship by investment. They may qualify if they do not have economic ties to a prohibited country and have lived in a non-restricted country for at least ten years.
There is no requirement to visit St Lucia or reside there to qualify for citizenship by investment.
Whether you’re seeking second citizenship or residency, planning a relocation, or building a cross-border mobility strategy, we’ll help you take the next step.
