Visa-free travel to 146 countries. The largest number of investment options, including government bonds.
Visa-free or visa on arrival access to 146 countries including the Schengen states, Britain, Hong Kong, and Singapore
Possibility to get long-term visas to the USA and Canada
No global income, dividends, wealth and inheritance tax
World’s best yachting location
All family members can obtain citizenship within 1.5-2 months
Fully remote procedure
CITIZENSHIP-BY-INVESTMENTS PRESENTATION
Passport of St Lucia can also be obtained by:
Also, citizenship can be inherited.
St Lucia program offers five investment routes:
Donation to the National Economic Fund
Donation to the National Economic Fund is the lowest route for those who want to get Saint Lucia citizenship. An investment act in the amount of $100,000 allows to be involved in the Citizenship by Investment Program and get desired Saint Lucia passport.
Investment in real estate
Real estate investment is one of the most popular options for those who want to get Saint Lucia’s citizenship. Invest in commercial real estate with a yield of 2-5% per annum. Starting investment — from $300,000.
Investment in government bonds
It is interesting that Saint Lucia is the only investment program that has a government bonds option. The starting price — is $500,000. Overall, the government of Saint Lucia What’s more, the price of the government bond investment for the main applicant and their spouse would be $535,000. While proceeding on this issue, the same investment for the main applicant, spouse and 2 dependents would be $550,000.
Return on investment from $500,000 after 5 year period (for families more). Buying government bonds to get a St. Lucia passport also involves paying a non-refundable administrative fee of $30,000.
Investment in enterprise projects
Starting investment — from $1,000,000. Profitability depends on the project’s success.
Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment supports a wide range of projects:
The Citizenship unit will also consider enterprise project, and there is a high possibility that your one would be on the list of approved enterprise projects.
One more benefit of using an approved enterprise project is that you can make benefit from a joint venture. For example, applying as a sole investor, you should pay $3,500,000. However, a joint venture would cost only $1,000,000 for each investor. It is important to note that while applying as an individual developer, you should also follow the obligation to create at least 3 permanent jobs to get Saint Lucia citizenship. As for the joint investment, this would be 6 permanent jobs.
Investment in Privileged Bonds
This option is time-limited and highly popular. Covid-19 Bonds allow benefiting from a 50% reduction in investment. In addition to this, future Saint Lucian citizens may also appreciate the government administrative fee, which has been reduced to $30,000.
| Donation to the National Economic Fund | Real estate | Government bonds | Enterprise projects | COVID-19 Relief bonds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment amount | From $100,000 | From $300,000 | From $500,000 | From $1,000,000 | From $250,000 |
| Return on investment | No | Yes, 3-5%. | No | Depends on the project | No |
| Holding period | None, it's non-refundable contribution | At least five years | At least five years | No | At least five years |
| Notes | Yes | No | The minimum amount is given for joint investments | It's a limited time option |
Simple and clear process
1
Duration 1-2 daysFree preliminary check
We check your documentation for compliance with the requirements of the immigration services free of charge. We analyze investment funds transparency.
Result: background check report + signed contract.
2
Duration 2-3 daysSelection of investment options
You select the investment option that suits you best and our expert starts the process.
If you decide to obtain citizenship through investing in real estate, we will show you the property object and we will help you choose the right one from trusted developers.
3
Duration 10-12 working daysDocuments preparation and shipping to the citizenship agency
We take care of everything: we collect police clearance certificates, fill out government forms, notarize copies of all documents with a notary public, translate and apostille the entire package (all these services are paid separately) and then send it to the citizenship agency.
We submit your documents independently and fulfilling all requirements. We also control the progress of application consideration.
Result: Confirmation of documents received by the government.
4
Duration 3-6 monthsDue Diligence check
When the country's citizenship agency receives all the documents, the applicant's background check begins.
If additional documents are required during the verification, our lawyers will also resolve these requests.
5
Duration 3-5 monthsCase investigation
We wait for a positive verdict and receive the new documents together with you. If necessary, we also help with other operational, business, and even domestic issues (including arrangements of additional documents ).
You are not required to visit the island.
Result: Approval in principle is issued.
6
Receiving passports
When the investment and all the fees are paid, our lawyer in St. Lucia receives the certificate of citizenship and the passport. He then sends it either to one of our offices and we hand it over to you personally, or all the documents can be sent to you directly.
Free preliminary check
Duration 1-2 days
We check your documentation for compliance with the requirements of the immigration services free of charge. We analyze investment funds transparency.
Result: background check report + signed contract.
Selection of investment options
Duration 2-3 days
You select the investment option that suits you best and our expert starts the process.
If you decide to obtain citizenship through investing in real estate, we will show you the property object and we will help you choose the right one from trusted developers.
Documents preparation and shipping to the citizenship agency
Duration 10-12 working days
We take care of everything: we collect police clearance certificates, fill out government forms, notarize copies of all documents with a notary public, translate and apostille the entire package (all these services are paid separately) and then send it to the citizenship agency.
We submit your documents independently and fulfilling all requirements. We also control the progress of application consideration.
Result: Confirmation of documents received by the government.
Due Diligence check
Duration 3-6 months
When the country's citizenship agency receives all the documents, the applicant's background check begins.
If additional documents are required during the verification, our lawyers will also resolve these requests.
Case investigation
Duration 3-5 months
We wait for a positive verdict and receive the new documents together with you. If necessary, we also help with other operational, business, and even domestic issues (including arrangements of additional documents ).
You are not required to visit the island.
Result: Approval in principle is issued.
Receiving passports
When the investment and all the fees are paid, our lawyer in St. Lucia receives the certificate of citizenship and the passport. He then sends it either to one of our offices and we hand it over to you personally, or all the documents can be sent to you directly.
The passport is valid for 5 years. We will remind you about passport renewal 6 months before the end of its term.
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This guide will walk you through things to keep in mind, highlighting the most important advantages and differences of each country!
Yes, the citizenship of Saint Lucia is issued for life with and your descendants will be able to inherit it.
All Saint Lucian passports are valid for five years.
Confirmation of employment and/or ownership of business is required. The following documents may be requested:
- certificate of salary, dividends received;
- certificate from the tax authorities;
- documents on the sale of real estate or other assets;
- an extract from the brokerage account on the sale of securities or income received;
- sale or gift contract;
- other documents confirming the acquisition of income.
One or several documents can be provided, the checklist is agreed when preparing the case.
No, the investment must be transferred from a personal account of an applicant.
All operations related to the sale of goods and the provision of services in the state, as well as import of goods to Saint Lucia are subject to taxation. The accepted VAT rate is 15%. For the hotel business, a reduced rate of 8% is applied.
There are no inheritance, capital gains, dividends, wealth tax.
It is possible to get a registration address (rental agreement and utility bill), driving license without the need of passing an exam if a valid driving license is available (a one-day visit is required), local phone number, social insurance number when you open a local company and payroll.
According to the legislation of Saint Lucia, the participant of the program must own a real estate object for at least 5 years.
No, a real estate object must be approved by the government.
By providing false information;
Existence of outstanding conviction or criminal proceedings for serious criminal offenses in any country of the world;
If the applicant poses a potential threat to public order, national security or the reputation of Saint Lucia or any other country;
If your application for a visa to a country with which Saint Lucia has a visa-free regime has been denied.
An applicant does not pass a due diligence check and their application for citizenship is rejected. An investor can also be deprived of the citizenship of Saint Lucia if the status was obtained by providing false information, fraud or concealment of actual information.
GDP 2017 - $ 1,69 billion (increased by 2.62% if compared to $ 1,64 billion in 2016);
Population - 190,133 (as of 2018);
The capital is Castries;
Sectors of the economy - offshore business, tourism, agriculture;
Doing Business 2020 ranking - ranked 93 out of 190, according to the ease of doing business.
Saint Lucia is also:
- Member of the British Commonwealth of Nations;
- Member of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP);
- Member of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States OECS;
- Member of International Organisation of the Francophonie;
- Member of the Caribbean Community CARICOM since May 1, 1974;
- Member of the World Trade Organization since January 1, 1995;
- Member of the Organization of American States.
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment program is the youngest Caribbean passport program. It has been launched in 2015.
There are 2 airports, George F.L. Charles Airport and Hewanorra International Airport. The second, larger one, regularly receives flights from the United States, Canada, Germany, the UK. The annual passenger traffic gets close to 500,000 people. There are 5 large ports in the country. In 2018, a new terminal will be opened that will receive large ocean liners and Quantum-class cruise ships that accommodate 5 thousand passengers each. This will speed up the development of the cruise sector and increase the number of tourists in Saint Lucia.
Recently, the St Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) has signed a contract with the Spain-based solar energy company GRUPOTEC to start the construction of a 3-megawatt solar farm that will be opened in 2018. Judging by the determination of the local government to get rid of diesel-power generators and traditional energy sources, on the whole, one may safely assume it is time to start investing in alternative, renewable energy projects.
In 2017, Saint Lucia was placed second in the Best Place to visit in the Caribbean rating, which was compiled by the US News & World Report agency.
Saint Lucia is the destination point for the annual transatlantic regatta.
Since 1992, St. Lucia has held a two-week jazz festival, which is considered to be one of the world’s five largest jazz events, and in 2016, the first St. Lucia Dive Fest was held there.
To obtain a Saint Lucia passport, you need to invest in one of four options
Invest in a business in Saint Lucia - $1,000,000 (for joint investments). The main income of the island is tourism, so a vast field of activity opens up with this option.
Saint Lucia is also:
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment program is the youngest Caribbean passport program. It has been launched in 2015.
There are 2 airports, George F.L. Charles Airport and Hewanorra International Airport. The second, larger one, regularly receives flights from the United States, Canada, Germany, the UK. The annual passenger traffic gets close to 500,000 people. There are 5 large ports in the country. In 2018, a new terminal will be opened that will receive large ocean liners and Quantum-class cruise ships that accommodate 5 thousand passengers each. This will speed up the development of the cruise sector and increase the number of tourists in Saint Lucia.
Recently, the St Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) has signed a contract with the Spain-based solar energy company GRUPOTEC to start the construction of a 3-megawatt solar farm that will be opened in 2018. Judging by the determination of the local government to get rid of diesel-power generators and traditional energy sources, on the whole, one may safely assume it is time to start investing in alternative, renewable energy projects.
In 2017, Saint Lucia was placed second in the Best Place to visit in the Caribbean rating, which was compiled by the US News & World Report agency.
Saint Lucia is the destination point for the annual transatlantic regatta.
Since 1992, St. Lucia has held a two-week jazz festival, which is considered to be one of the world’s five largest jazz events, and in 2016, the first St. Lucia Dive Fest was held there.
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