ST. LUCIA
Citizenship by Investment Program
The St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is a government-approved program that grants citizenship to individuals who invest in the country. The program was launched in 2016 and is one of the most recent programs of its kind in the Caribbean region. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, in good health, and without a criminal record to be eligible for this program. Furthermore, to secure citizenship, the applicant must invest in a real estate project approved by the Government or make a non-refundable donation to the Saint Lucia National Economic Fund.
Minimum Investment by Donation
USD 100,000
Minimum Investment In Real Estate
USD 200,000
Time to Citizenship
4-6 months
Visa - free Access
147 countries
Country Info
- Saint Lucia is an island located in the Caribbean Sea. The name Saint Lucia comes from a Roman Catholic Saint named Lucy. This volcanic island is part of the Windward Islands and is located close to Martinique and St. Vincent.
- The island of Saint Lucia is world-famous for its drive-in volcano and two volcanic mountain caps known as "The Pitons." These landmarks are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- With temperatures between 21-32 degrees, the island experiences pleasant conditions throughout the year. Although 95% of the population speaks Saint Lucian Creole, a French dialect, the official language is English.
- The legal system in Saint Lucia is well-respected and based on English law, and the country is a member of the British Commonwealth and the United Nations.
- The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) which is pegged to the U.S. dollar. The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program, commonly known as St Lucia CIP, is a well-respected and government-approved initiative. There are no capital gains or inheritance taxes in Saint Lucia. If the applicants are merely holding citizenship and are not a resident of Saint Lucia, they will not be taxed on worldwide income.
