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Moving to St. Lucia

  • Caribbean
  • Country Flag: St Lucia - Investment Visa
  • Type: Citizenship by Investment
  • Investment: USD $ 200,000
  • Duration : 3 to 6 Months
  • Benefits: The St. Lucia CBI Program offers applicants freedom of travel to 140+ countries, with no physical residency requirement, and eligibility for family members to be included and become citizens.

USD $220,000+

Minimum Investment Amount

3-6 Months

Average Obtaining Period

5 Years

Return on Investment

Saint Lucia Pathway to Citizenship Overview

The easiest path to second Citizenship unlocks the Caribbean dream and is available through the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment program. A whole new level of relaxation, a Plan B, and global mobility are all possible due to the Saint Lucia passport. Secure your home away from home in this tropical paradise, where financial ventures arise, and generational benefits converge into a truly one-of-a-kind opportunity.

How to get the Saint Lucia Golden Visa and become a Citizen

The process of obtaining the Saint Lucia Golden Visa and its passport is easier than one might initially expect. Despite the program requiring an extensive list of documentation, which will involve valid forms of documentation, birth certificates, clean criminal records, proof of financial means, and medical records, the process is straightforward, taking as little as 3 months to grant Citizenship status. Investment Visa boasts a team dedicated to guiding investors toward Saint Lucia citizenship.

The most profitable option to endeavor through the Saint Lucia Golden Visa arises in the form of a Real Estate investment. Similarly, to other Caribbean nations, Saint Lucia is highly dependent on tourism, and its Citizenship by Investment program actively seeks to enhance this infrastructure, creating an environment of profitability for investors. In 3 months, you can secure the Saint Lucia passport, and all its benefits, and know your investment will have a profoundly positive impact on your second country.

Benefits of Saint Lucia Citizenship

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Island Living

Whether you set out to bathe in pristine clear waters, enjoy the sunny year-round weather, or simply enjoy the relaxing Caribbean lifestyle, Saint Lucia provides it all.

Family Inclusion

Secure a second citizenship for your loved ones by including them in your application, and gift them the Saint Lucia passport. Your spouse, any children up to 30, if they are dependent on you, your parents, and unmarried siblings, may all qualify for the Saint Lucia Golden Visa.

Tax-Friendly Country

Saint Lucia boasts an attractive tax regime, perfect for investors seeking to establish a second citizenship. You will not have to pay any taxes on capital gains, inheritance, or worldwide income.

Visa-free travel

Do not worry about visas when traveling abroad. With the Saint Lucia passport as the 30th most powerful in the world according to the 2023 Global Passport Index, you unlock more than 140 countries worldwide to visit.

Minimal Requirements

The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment program does not demand you to visit the country at any point during the application process. After you have obtained Citizenship status, there is no minimum stay duration in the country. There are also no language requirement tests.

United States E2 Visa Unlocked

Saint Lucia citizens are entitled to multiple entries in the United States through the B1/B2 Visa. Stay in the country for up to six months and travel the states, participate in conferences, or seek medical treatment in the United States.

Investment Options for the Saint Lucia Golden Visa

The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment program offers up to four different ways in which investors can obtain the Saint Lucia passport, though there is a distinctly better option: Real Estate.

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Real Estate

In Saint Lucia, only government-approved Real Estate qualifies for the Citizenship by Investment program. Invest a minimum of USD $200,000 in a tourism-oriented property share, plus a variety of fees, hold the property for a minimum of five years, guarantee your lifetime Saint Lucia passport.

Alternative Options

There are other options to acquire Saint Lucia citizenship, including donations to the island’s National Economic Fund and investing in non-interest-bearing government bonds. There is also a third option, which focuses on operating businesses in Saint Lucia, though this option currently offers no ventures. Unlike Real Estate, which is a real, tangible asset, none of these options offer any prospect for the future, end up being more expensive, and do not provide any possibility of obtaining a return on the investment or the ability to capitalize on them.

Investing in Saint Lucian Real Estate

Investing in Saint Lucian Real Estate

Saint Lucia is among the dreamiest Caribbean paradise, and it has time and time again been deemed the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination. Every year, this romantic country attracts thousands of visitors, and with tourism representing the island’s main source of income, investing in the Real Estate market of Saint Lucia rises as the perfect opportunity. With modern, luxurious resorts, hotels, and villas scattered around the island, setting up the perfect holiday, these properties end up becoming an intrinsic part of the overall holiday experience. As the country depends on tourism, property infrastructure is bound to increasingly appreciate year-on-year. Invest in Real Estate, obtain your Saint Lucia passport, and after five years, get a solid return on your original investment, and enjoy all the benefits of Saint Lucia citizenship.

Timeline

The Real Estate market qualifiable for the Saint Lucia Golden Visa pertains only to government-approved tourism-oriented projects, including villas, hotels, and resorts. Investment Visa’s specialists are ready to provide assistance and to offer a clear understanding of the process, they have outlined the following steps for your convenience.

Step-by-step process

1

Investment Selection

Investment Visa advisors will share all the details of the program and provide you with a wide variety of Real Estate options for you to invest in Saint Lucia.

2

Funds for Investment

Even if the actual investment in the property takes place at a later stage in the application, it is fundamental to gather the funds beforehand to ensure a smooth process.

3

Documentation Check

As your intermediary, Investment Visa will conduct documentation checks, all to prepare for a successful application.

4

Citizenship Application Submission

Our team will continue to work together with you. Once all the documents are prepared, we will submit your application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit. At this stage, the administrative fees will be required, and this is where the 3-6 months timeline begins to be counted.

5

Become a Citizen

Success! You are hereby granted Citizenship status and will be issued a Certificate of Registration. You will be required to sign an Oath of Allegiance before a Consular Officer of Saint Lucia, an Honorary Consul of Saint Lucia, a Notary Royal or Notary Public. After, Investment Visa will submit a request for your passport to be issued.

 
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Cost Estimates

Considering a Real Estate purchase of USD $200,000+

The only option to endeavor through Real Estate involves the purchase of individual shares in a single unit in tourism-purposed properties in Saint Lucia. As tourism represents the largest economic driving force for Saint Lucia, the investment will undoubtedly cover itself over five years.

Property purchase

USD $200,000+

Associated fees:

Administrative fees

USD $55,000

Application processing fee

USD $2,000

Due diligence fee

USD $2,000

Passport issuance fee

USD $1,000

Total (1)

USD $284,000+

(1)Please be aware that this information is merely indicative, and not binding. It assumes the cost for a family of four, including two children. The final cost may vary according to your situation.

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We Are Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Experts

Dreaming of sun-soaked beaches and countless natural wonders? Make it a reality by investing in Saint Lucia.

Contact Us and Receive our Advice

All journeys start with one step, and yours begins with contacting Investment Visa. Fill out our query forms and receive the best advice, a guaranteed streamlined process, and unlock all the benefits of the Saint Lucia passport. The Caribbean dream awaits you.

Investment Visa Experts

Any member of our investment advisory team has a proven track record in guiding investors worldwide to their dream locations, matching them up with the best properties. Whether in the Caribbean, Europe or the South Pacific, Investment Visa’s reach is worldwide.

 

You Can Count on Us

We stand on a foundation of over 25 years of experience with investment immigration programs, and you can rest assured that our trusted advisors will work tirelessly to ensure your dreams of second citizenship are achieved.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

You do not need to travel to Saint Lucia at any point to renew your passport. You can do so at any Embassy or Consulate. Investment Visa can also facilitate the renewal process for you.

Yes. Saint Lucia enables multiple citizenships, which means you will not need to renounce your original citizenship to obtain the Saint Lucia passport.

Between the start of the application and the passport being in your hands, the process usually takes 3 months. The Citizenship by Investment Unit attempts to expedite the process as quickly as possible, but time is necessary to conduct due diligence checks. Unforeseen circumstances may also cause delays of up to 6 months until you are a Saint Lucia citizen.

Yes. Buying individual shares in Real Estate projects on the island of Saint Lucia is the best way to acquire citizenship.

Yes. If you intend to live in Saint Lucia, you will have to pay some taxes. However, as a tax-friendly country, Saint Lucia enables plenty of tax breaks for its citizens. There are no taxes on worldwide income, capital gains, and inheritance.

Yes. According to the 2023 Global Passport Index, Saint Lucia has the 30th most powerful in the world, unlocking visa-free travel to more than 140 countries worldwide.

Passports are issued with a set duration of ten years for individuals over the age of 16, and five years for those 16 and younger.

Yes. As of September 2023, Saint Lucia conducts interviews with the applicants and undergoes a process of identity verification.

No. You are not required to travel to Saint Lucia at any point during the citizenship acquisition process. It can be done entirely remotely with the help of Investment Visa’s advisors.

No. You do not need to have previously resided in Saint Lucia to apply for Citizenship by Investment.

Per the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment program, you can include your spouse, any children under the age of 21, or up to 30 if they are dependent on you, or without age limit if they possess physical or mental disabilities. You can also include your parents over the age of 55, or without limit if they possess physical or mental disabilities, and unmarried siblings below the age of 18 if you have the parent or guardian’s consent.

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