Last Updated: May 23, 2026
Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: St. Lucia
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Introduction
Rankings Snapshot
Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 5th | 89.80 |
Procedure
| 5th | 88.50 |
Mobility
| 4th | 79.20 |
Tax Optimization
| 3rd | 93.80 |
Quality of Life
| 9th | 74.70 |
Investment
| 6th | 73.37 |
Country Information at a Glance
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Legal Provision
| |
Region
| The Caribbean – Americas |
Minimum Investment Threshold
| $240,000 |
Year of Inception
| 2015 |
Visa-free Countries
| 142 |
Investment Options
| Investment in National Economic Fund (NEF), Approved Real Estate Projects, Government Bonds, Enterprise Projects |
Physical Presence Requirements
| No mandatory residency requirements |
Family Member Inclusion
| The main applicant can include Spouse, children (up to 30 if in full-time study), parents (above 55 if dependent), unmarried siblings (under 18) |
Dual Citizenship Allowed
| Yes |
Average Processing Time
| 3-6 months |
Conclusion
Footnotes
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