St Lucia is the only Caribbean nation offering citizenship by investment through acquiring government bonds. The St Lucia government bonds investment option is a fully refundable, risk-free investment that the Government of St Lucia guarantees to return after five years.
The bond is non-interest-bearing and categorized as a National Action Government Bond. Foreign investors can make a single government bond investment to acquire St Lucia citizenship for themselves and their family members and improve their global mobility with a valuable second passport.
Overview of Saint Lucia’s National Action Bond Option
The St Lucia National Action Government Bond (NAB) option is a qualifying investment under the St Lucia citizenship by investment introduced in accordance with the National Savings and Development Bonds Act.
St Lucia’s government bond route offers the only investment option to get Caribbean citizenship. Unlike the National Economic Fund (NEF) non-refundable contribution, these bonds are both refundable and fully government backed. They do not earn interest and must be held in the main applicant’s name for five years starting from the date they’re issued.
The St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) is the government authority that authorizes and verifies purchases of National Action Government Bonds to qualify for Saint Lucia citizenship. The CIU ensures that funds used to buy government bonds come from legitimate sources.
The St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit maintains detailed records of bond purchases, publishing an annual report of financial summaries to ensure transparency and maintain the program’s integrity.
Eligibility and Investment Criteria
Investors applying for St Lucia citizenship by investment through the government bonds option must be over 18, have a clean criminal history, and possess the required finances to buy government bonds for the minimum value.
The family members of the main applicant applying also qualify for Saint Lucia citizenship by investment. Eligible family members include the main applicant’s spouse, children under 30 or with disabilities, parents and grandparents over 55, and unmarried siblings under 18.
Investment requirement
The minimum purchase value for the National Action Government Bond (NAB) option is $300,000. The main applicant must buy the government bonds in their name and hold them for a five-year period. The $300,000 sum remains the same regardless of family size.
Administrative fees are applicable alongside the bond purchase, the primary one being a non-refundable government application fee of $50,000.
How to Buy St Lucia Government Bonds
An Authorized Agen and the St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit jointly facilitate the application process and purchase of National Action Bonds to qualify for the St Lucia citizenship program.
- Choose an Authorized Agent to submit your citizenship application.
- The Agent will prepare your citizenship application and the required documents.
- Your Agent will submit your application forms and documents to the CIU.
- An independent firm carries out due diligence on behalf of the CIU.
- The CIU approves the application in principle, authorizing the government bonds purchase.
- Make the purchase of National Action Bonds.
- Take an Oath of Allegiance to St Lucia and obtain a citizenship certificate and St Lucia passport.
Take a look at our St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Ultimate Guide
Rights and Responsibilities of New Citizens
- Maintain investment: New citizens must maintain government bonds purchased to acquire Saint Lucian citizenship in their name for at least five years.
- St Lucian passport: St Lucia citizens are entitled to apply for St Lucia passport, which allows visa free travel to 148 countries.
- Reside and work: St Lucians can live, work, and own property in St Lucia without restrictions. They must abide by St Lucia laws and tax obligations.
- Right to vote: St Lucia citizens can add themselves to the St Lucia voter register and participate in national and local elections.
- Diplomatic protection: St Lucians have the right to protection and assistance from St Lucia diplomatic missions overseas.
- Dual Citizenship: St Lucia recognizes dual citizenship, allowing new St Lucia citizens to retain their original nationality and passport.
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So, why work with Global Citizen Solutions to obtain St Lucia citizenship?
- Authorized International Marketing Agent. Global Citizen Solutions have official certification by the Government of St Lucia to promote and market their Citizenship by Investment program. You can find a copy of our certificate by clicking the image on the right
- Global approach by local experts. We are corporate members of the Investment Migration Council, with local expertise in all five Caribbean CBI programs.
- 100 percent approval rate. We have never had a case rejected and will offer you an initial, free-of-charge, due diligence assessment before signing any contract.
- Independent service and full transparency. We will present to you all the investment options available, and all expenses will be discussed in advance, with no hidden fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Lucia National Action Bonds
What is the National Action Bond in St Lucia?
St Lucia’s National Action Bond is a non-interest-bearing bond investment option for applying for St Lucia citizenship by investment. The primary applicant can make a $300,000 purchase of the bonds, which have a minimum holding period of five years.
What minimum bond investment is required to obtain citizenship by investment in St Lucia?
The minimum government bond investment for St Lucia’s citizenship program is $300,000. This minimum investment remains the same regardless of the number of qualifying dependents in the application. Applicants must also pay a $50,000 non-refundable government application fee.
Is the government bonds purchase refundable?
While the St Lucia National Action Bonds option doesn’t offer the potential to earn income like the St Lucia real estate citizenship investment in approved real estate projects, it is the only fully refundable and guaranteed investment the Saint Lucia government offers. The minimum investment to purchase government bonds is refunded after five years.
How long is the processing time for obtaining St. Lucia citizenship through investment in government bonds?
The entire processing time to buy government bonds and complete due diligence checks to obtain citizenship and a St Lucia passport takes 10 to 12 months.
What additional fees are required besides the government bond investment?
Foreign nationals investing in National Action Bonds to obtain St Lucia citizenship must also pay a government application fee, a due diligence fee, a processing fee, and a passport fee.
