A flexible route to a second citizenship, with several approved investment options reviewed with you honestly, without promises of guaranteed approval or fixed timelines.
Current minimum contribution
Family inclusion
Programme established
A second passport can broaden travel access and simplify international movement.
Eligible family members can be included within a single application.
Once granted, citizenship is held for life, subject to programme rules.
Dual citizenship may be possible, depending on the laws of your current country.
Greater flexibility for international business and personal planning.
Citizenship may be passed to future generations, subject to programme rules.
Contribution
A non-refundable contribution to Saint Lucia’s National Economic Fund
Structure
Government contribution
Return / Exit
Non-refundable
Applicants
Individual
Holding period
Not applicable
Minimum
USD 240,000
Government bonds
A non-interest-bearing government bond held for five years before the capital is returned.
Structure
Non-interest-bearing bond
Return / Exi
Capital returned after holding period
Applicants
Individual
Holding period
5 years
Minimum
USD 300,000+USD 50,000 administration fee
Project investment
Investment in a currently approved enterprise or infrastructure project under the Programme.
Structure
Approved project
Return / Exit
Project-specific
Applicants
Individual
Holding period
Project-specific
Minimum
From USD 250,000+USD 15,000 administration fee
Real estate
Investment in a government-approved real estate project, subject to current project availability.
Structure
Approved real estate project
Return / Exit
Potential resale after holding period
Applicants
Individual
Holding period
Minimum 5 years
Minimum
USD 300,000+USD 30,000 administration fee
Contribution
A non-refundable contribution to Saint Lucia’s National Economic Fund.
Structure
Government contribution
Return / Exit
Non-refundable
Applicants
Couple
Holding period
Not applicable
Minimum
USD 240,000
Government bonds
A non-interest-bearing government bond held for five years before the capital is returned.
Structure
Non-interest-bearing bond
Return / Exit
Capital returned after holding period
Applicants
Couple
Holding period
5 years
Minimum
USD 300,000+USD 50,000 administration fee
Project investment
Investment in a currently approved enterprise or infrastructure project under the Programme.
Structure
Approved project
Return / Exit
Project-specific
Applicants
Couple
Holding period
Project-specific
Minimum
From USD 250,000+USD 20,000 administration fee
Real estate
Investment in a government-approved real estate project, subject to current project availability.
Structure
Approved real estate project
Return / Exit
Potential resale after holding period
Applicants
Couple
Holding period
Minimum 5 years
Minimum
USD 300,000+USD 45,000 administration fee
Contribution
A non-refundable contribution to Saint Lucia’s National Economic Fund.
Structure
Government contribution
Return / Exit
Non-refundable
Applicants
Family of 4
Holding period
Not applicable
Minimum
USD 240,000
Government bonds
A non-interest-bearing government bond held for five years before the capital is returned.
Structure
Non-interest-bearing bond
Return / Exit
After holding period
Applicants
Family of 4
Holding period
5 years
Minimum
USD 300,000+USD 50,000 administration fee
Project investment
Investment in a currently approved enterprise or infrastructure project under the Programme.
Structure
Approved project
Return / Exit
Project-specific
Applicants
Family of 4
Holding period
Project-specific
Minimum
From USD 250,000+USD 30,000 administration fee
Real estate
Investment in a government-approved real estate project, subject to current project availability.
Structure
Approved real estate project
Return / Exit
Potential resale after holding period
Applicants
Family of 4
Holding period
Minimum 5 years
Minimum
USD 300,000 + applicable family administration fees
Processing, due diligence and other applicable government fees are charged separately. Approved project availability and programme terms should be confirmed before application.
We keep government costs and our advisory fee separate and transparent. Exact figures are case specific and confirmed at assessment.
Government and Due Diligence Fees
| Investment Route | Current minimum | Key Additional Cost / Condition |
|---|---|---|
| National Economic Fund | USD 240,000 | Additional dependant fees may apply |
| National Action Government Bonds | USD 300,000 | US$50,000 administration fee ·5-year holding |
| Approved Enterprise / Infrastructure | From US$250,000 | Route-specific administration fees apply |
| Approved Real Estate Project | USD 300,000 | Administration fees apply approved project only |
Application Processing Fee: USD 2,000forthemainapplicantandUS1,000 for each qualifying dependant.
Due Diligence Fee: USD 8,000forthemainapplicantandUS5,000 for each qualifying dependant subject to due diligence
Main Applicant Eligibility
Eligible Family Members
Each dependant category has its own eligibility and dependency requirements. Source of Funds and due diligence checks may also apply to relevant family members.
Saint Lucia currently applies restrictions to certain nationalities. The Programme’s public guidance continues to confirm the suspension of applications from Russian and Belarusian nationals. Eligibility is checked against the latest CIP Saint Lucia rules before submission.
Eligibility assessment & agent selection
We review your profile against the current requirements and confirm the authorised agent engagement.
Documents & source of funds preparation
We prepare your file and the supporting evidence for your investment and source of funds.
Submission, due diligence & interview
Your application is submitted to the CIU, which conducts due diligence and the required interview.
Government Decision
The Citizenship by Investment Board may approve, deny or delay the application for cause.
Investment, Citizenship & Passport
Following approval, the qualifying investment and applicable fees are completed. Citizenship is then granted through the Certificate of Registration, followed by a separate passport application.
The exact document checklist depends on nationality, residence history, family structure, source of funds and selected investment route.
Programme established
Saint Lucia launched its Citizenship by Investment programme under the Citizenship by Investment Act No. 14 of 2015, administered by the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
Legislative amendments
The programme has been refined through subsequent amendments to the Act and its regulations, updating how routes and requirements are administered.
Adjustments to minimum amounts
Minimum contribution and investment levels have been revised at points during the programme's life. Current figures are confirmed for you at assessment.
Evolving investment options
The set of available routes and their status continues to evolve. We confirm which routes are currently active before any option is presented as selectable.
Schengen Area
Visa-free
CARICOM states
Visa-free
Visa-free
Visa on arrival / eVisa
Singapore
Visa-free
Hong Kong SAR
Visa-free
Selected destinations
Visa on arrival / eVisa
Entry rules can change at any time and travellers must verify current requirements before travel. A full, verified destination list is provided as part of your case.
Saint Lucia permits dual citizenship. Whether you may hold it also depends on the law of your current country of citizenship some countries restrict or do not recognise dual nationality. Please confirm your own country's position before proceeding.
Saint Lucia’s legal framework now includes residency and genuine-link requirements for Citizenship by Investment applicants and qualifying dependants. The public programme guidance does not currently state a universal minimum number of physical-presence days. Current implementation requirements should therefore be confirmed before submission.
| Dimension |
Saint Lucia
|
Dominica
|
Grenada
|
Antigua & Barbuda
|
St. Kitts & Nevis
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current entry amount | From USD 240,000t | See programme | See programme | See programme | See programme |
| Main investment routess | NEF · Government Bonds · Approved Projects · Real Estate | EDF · Approved Real Estatee | NTF · Approved Projects | NDF · UWI Fund · Approved Real Estate · Business | SISC · PBO · Developer Real Estate · Private Real Estate |
| Investment exit / return | Government bonds — capital returned after required holding period | Real estate may be sold after required holding period | Approved-project investment may be sold after required holding period | Real estate may be sold after required holding period | Real estate may be sold after required holding period |
| Family inclusionn | Available for qualifying dependants | Available for qualifying dependants | Available for qualifying dependants | Available for qualifying dependants | Available for qualifying dependants |
| Processing guidance | Indicative timeline; not guaranteed | Indicative timeline; not guaranteed | Indicative timeline; not guaranteed | Indicative timeline; not guaranteed | Indicative timeline; not guaranteed |
| Residence / presence ruleS | Current rules should be verified before application | Current rules should be verified before application | Current rules should be verified before application | Physical-presence requirement applies | Current genuine-link requirements should be verified |
| Distinguishing factor | Multiple routes, including government bonds | Two established investment routes | Separate U.S. E-2 pathway may be available | Broad family and investment-route options | Programme established in 1984 |
Capital
Castries
Language
English
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar
Location
Eastern Caribbean
Programme history
Citizenship by Investment since 2015
A concise country snapshot for context. For detailed travel and lifestyle information, please refer to official national resources.
Our role goes beyond processing applications we guide clients through one of the most important strategic decisions of their international life.
Our role, clearly. Caribbean Paradise provides advisory and case-preparation support and coordinates applications through the appropriate licensed Authorised Agent. The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme reviews and decides each application. We do not guarantee approval or processing time.
"A second citizenship is a long term decision. My role is to give you an honest, current picture so you can decide with confidence."
A longer, plain-language guide to how the programme works, who it suits and what to weigh before you apply.
Cost depends on your chosen route, your family size and the current government schedule. We confirm exact government costs and quote our advisory fee separately at assessment, and we do not publish figures that could quickly become out of date.
The main applicant must be 18 or over, able to make a qualifying investment, and able to pass due diligence with a lawful, verifiable source of funds and good character. We confirm the current requirements for your nationality and family profile at assessment.
Processing time varies by case and by the CIU’s current workload. We provide a realistic indicative range for your profile at assessment, presented as guidance rather than a fixed or guaranteed date.
Eligible family members including a spouse, dependent children, dependent parents and, where the rules allow, dependent siblings can be included, each subject to their own age and dependency conditions, which we confirm for your specific family.
Saint Lucia permits dual citizenship. Whether you may hold it also depends on the laws of your current country of citizenship, so we recommend confirming your own country’s position.
Residence and physical presence expectations are update-sensitive and can change through government notices. We verify the current position for your case rather than repeating older claims.
Applicant interview and identity verification apply to the main applicant, and due diligence applies to dependants aged 16 and over. We prepare you for what to expect as part of your case.
The decision rests with the CIU. Our due diligence review before submission is designed to identify issues early, and we discuss your specific risk profile openly before you commit without guaranteeing any outcome.
Since its establishment in 2015, the programme has been refined through amendments to the Act and its regulations, with adjustments to minimum amounts and to the available routes. We work from the current official position.
Real estate, infrastructure and enterprise routes depend on there being a currently active government approved project. Where a route has no active project, it is not presented as selectable, and we confirm the current status at assessment.
Speak with a Caribbean Paradise advisor for a confidential review of whether Saint Lucia citizenship fits your family's long-term plans.
Share your nationality, country of residence, family size, approximate budget, preferred investment route and expected timeline for a confidential initial assessment. This assessment does not guarantee approval or processing time.
Book a confidential consultation with our team to explore the right Caribbean citizenship option for your family, your lifestyle, and your long-term plans.