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Citizenship | St. Lucia
About St. Lucia
St. Lucia is a small sovereign island nation located in the Caribbean territory. It gained its sovereignty and independence from the United Kingdom in 1979 and is part of the Commonwealth of Nations due to its historic relation with the UK. Its economy is primarily based on both agriculture and tourism due to its tropical island nature and pristine beaches. Its official language is English and its population stands at approximately 185,000.
Country Information
Location: Eastern Caribbean Island
Language: English
Population: 185,000
Economy: Agriculture and Tourism
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar
St Lucia Citizenship by investment
The St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment program was established in 2015. The legal framework of the program falls under the [St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Act of 2015]. It allows individuals to legally seek a citizenship through financial contribution, be it through donation or real estate investment. St. Lucia allows for dual nationality, and it is one of the few fast tracked citizenship routes in the world, issuing direct citizenship without residency requirements.
st lucia citizenship program cost
Investment OPTIONS: (A) Government Donation or (B) Real Estate Investment or (C) Government Bonds
(A) Donation Option
Single Applicant - Family of 4: USD 240,000
USD 20,ooo applies for each additional dependent from 5th onwards age 18 and above
USD 10,000 applies for each additional dependent from 5th onwards under the age of 18
(B) Real Estate Investment Option
Single Applicant or Family Application: USD 300,000 real estate investment
Government Administrative Fees to be paid along with real estate investment as per below :
USD 20,000 for each qualifying dependent age 18 and above
USD 10,000 for each qualifying dependent under the age of 18
(c) Government BONDS Option
Single Applicant or Family Application: USD 300,000 in Government Bonds
Government Administrative Fees: USD 50,000 to be paid along with Government Bond
Additional Payable Fees
In addition to the chosen investment (Donation , Real Estate, or Government Bonds), applicants must pay the following fees:
Due Diligence Fees: USD 8,000 (main applicant) USD 4,000 (each dependent age 16 and above)
Application and Processing Fees: USD 2,000 (main applicant) USD 1,000 (each qualifying dependent)
Passport Fees: USD 200 per applicant
Bank Screening and Due Diligence Fees: USD 1,150 per application
Service / Professional Fees: This fee is subject to Aryzen Global’s case analysis and number of applicants per application
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Eligible Dependents
Main applicant’s spouse
Unmarried children under the age of 30
Main applicant/spouse parents above 55
Siblings under the age of 18
citizenship Benefits
Visa free mobility
Financial planning and no global taxation
Family security in global instability
Citizenship granted to future generations
Ability to live, work, and study in St. Lucia
Passport Ranking
St. Lucia passport ranks 32nd globally
Visa free access to 147 countries
Visa free access to UK, EU, Singapore, and others
* View full list of visa free countries here
Process & Time to Citizenship
Document Collection (approximately 3 - 4 weeks)
The initial step is the collection of required documents set forth by the government for submission
Submission of File (approximately 1 week)
Once the documents are collected, the file is sent to the citizenship unit for submission
Due Diligence (approximately 3 - 4 months)
Once the file is submitted, the government sends it out to a third party contractor to conduct due diligence
Bank Clearance of Funds (approximately 1 - 3 weeks)
Once the due diligence is finalized and the file is approved, the required financial contribution must be paid and goes through a bank clearance process
Citizenship & Passport Issuance (approximately 1 month)
Once the funds clear, the government issues the Citizenship Certificate and Passport
* Timeline for each stage are only estimates and may change depending on many factors
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