Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment
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Saint Lucia launched their brand new citizenship by investment (CBI) program in 2015 and recently (2016) enacted provisions in their citizenship law granting immediate citizenship to foreign investors who invest in real estate or a business investment in the country. The St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program provides investors with the opportunity to make a contribution to the government or an approved enterprise, or to invest in an real estate development.
What Makes Saint Lucia Different
CBI Programs
Although relatively new, the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment program is an innovative program that is designed to benefit Saint Lucia and to increase and diversify the growth of the country beyond just one sector. It offers a powerful Caribbean passport that can unlock the door to international travel.
Moving to Saint Lucia as an expats
Saint Lucia has a stable economic and political system with a robust legal system. There are no inheritance, wealth or capital gains taxes levied in Saint Lucia. There are other corporate and personal taxes for residents.
Tourism
Currently Saint Lucia is a major Caribbean tourist destination with over 1.2m visitor arrivals. Activities range from family nature adventures, long lazy beach days, lovers retreats for honeymooners and night time entertainment for the adults. Accommodations for tourists also range from the height of luxury through to the homely feel of guest houses and everything in between.
Country Information
Saint Lucia is a fertile island in the Caribbean Sea. Its closest neighbours are the islands of Martinique, to the north, and Saint Vincent, to the south-west. Whilst it may be a small country, centuries of settlers from all around the world have made it rich in culture. Saint Lucia is a democratic country, run by a Prime Minister and a Government elected by the people. In 1979, Saint Lucia became a member of The Commonwealth.
Distance From
Panama 2,150.49 km, Miami 2,403 km, New York 3,513.57 km, Ottawa 3,513.57 km
Currency
East Caribbean Dollars (XCD)
Language
English (Official), French Patois
Population
184,815
Capital
Castries
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Program Benefit
OTHER BENEFIT
New business opportunities open up to participants in Saint Lucia Citizenship by investment programs as they can now do business in the host country as well as travel abroad more freely.
SUCCESSION AND THE FAMILY
Saint Lucian citizenship can easily open up access to renowned schools and universities around the world. Investor can add family members as dependents, meaning the investor can secure and pass on a better future for their family for future generations.
SECURITY AND MOBILITY
Travel worldwide to 149 countries, Visa-free, including all Schengen member states, the U.K., Hong Kong, Singapore and many more. Saint Lucia also allows for dual citizenship.
Who’s Eligible
Main Applicant
Must be at least eighteen years of age. Must have made an investment in the prescribed amount. Must meet other application requirements.
Permitted dependent
- A spouse of the applicant
- A child of the applicant or of his or her spouse who is twenty-one years of age or below
- A child of the applicant or of his or her spouse who is no more than thirty years of age and who is fully supported by the applicant
- A child of the applicant or of his or her spouse, of any age, who is physically or mentally challenged and who is fully supported by the applicant
- A parent of the applicant or of his or her spouse who is above fifty-five years of age and who is fully supported by the applicant
- A parent of any age who is physically or mentally challenged and who is fully supported by the applicant
Siblings
The brother or sister of the main applicant or his/her spouse are allowed under the following circumstances:
- An unmarried sister or brother of the applicant who is below eighteen years of age and who has received the consent of his or her parent or guardian to make an application for citizenship by investment
Qualifications and Investment Options
To qualify for citizenship, applicants must fulfill one of the investment options below in addition to the following criteria:
- Hold no criminal record;
- Have excellent health;
- Have a high personal net worth;
- Make one of the qualifying investment;
- Be of outstanding character.
Enterprise Investment
Single Investor US $3,500,000; Multiple Investors US $6,000,000 (Each investor must invest at least $1,000,000).
One-off donation to the National Economic Fund (NEF)
USD $100,000 for single applicant; USD $140,000 for a main applicant and spouse; USD $150,000 for a main applicant, spouse, and up to two qualifying dependents; USD $15,000 for each additional dependent applying with the main applicant, spouse, and two other qualifying dependents under 18; USD $25,000 for each qualifying dependent of any age.
Real Estate Investment
Minimum: Investment in real estate: US $200,000 (must hold for 5 years)
National Action Bonds
nvestment in non-interest-bearing government bonds with a minimum value of USD 300,000 (and an administrative fee of USD 50,000), which must be held for a minimum period of five years.
Costs
To qualify for citizenship, applicants must fulfill one of the investment options below in addition to the following criteria:
Real Estate Investment through one of the Government approved real estate asset classes: freehold property with title deed; hotel shares; fractional ownership or land. The investment and Government Fees are payable once the citizenship is approved.
*An additional to the Real Estate investment there will be a due diligence, procesing and government fees to be paid.
Applicant invest in a National Action Bond and Applicant can apply with any number of dependents.
*An additional to the National Action Bon there will be a due diligence, procesing and government fees to be paid.
Invest in Enterprise Project and pay non-refundable administration fees.
*An additional to the Enterprise Project there will be a due diligence, procesing and government fees to be paid.
Through a one-off donation to the National Economic Fund (NEF) an applicant may obtain Citizenship with no qualifying wait period. This one time payment is sent directly to an escrow account, which is managed by the Citizenship by Investment Unit of the Government. Saint Lucia National Economic Fund is a special fund established under Section 33 of the Citizenship by Investment Act for the sole purpose of receiving qualifying investments of cash for funding government sponsored projects.
*An additional to the National Economic Fund there will be a due diligence, procesing and government fees to be paid.
How The Process Work
Talk to NG Global Citizens Advisor
Choose Investment Option
Prepare Document
NG Submit Your Application
Processing Time
Mandatory Interview
Approval in Prinsiple
Complete your Investment
Apply for the Passport
Talk to NG Global Citizens Advisor
Choose Investment Option
Prepare Document
NG Submit Your Application
Processing Time
Mandatory Interview
Approval in Prinsiple
Complete your Investment
Apply for the Passport
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