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St Lucia Citizenship
Visa-free travel to 147 countries, including the Schengen states and the UK
$100,000+
Investment amount
4+ months
Obtaining period
5 years
Real estate investment return
Licence
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St Lucia Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program allows foreigners to obtain the country’s nationality by contributing to the economy.
The minimum investment is $100,000. Applicants choose from four options: a contribution to a state fund, purchase of government bonds or real estate, and business investments.Â
The investor can return the money in 5 years by redeeming bonds or selling real estate.
Investors get citizenship under a simplified procedure. They don’t have to obtain a residence permit, live in the country or take a language proficiency test.
An investor’s spouse, children, parents, and siblings can get citizenship under the investment program.Â
St Lucia launched its citizenship by investment program in 2015. The Citizenship By Investment Act and its amendments regulate the program rules.
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Second citizenship helps register a business abroad, open a corporate bank account, avoid currency control restrictions and expedite money transfers. Some jurisdictions also do not reveal beneficiaries’ personal data, protecting the investor’s privacy.
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions About St Lucia Citizenship:
Obtaining St Lucia citizenship by investment takes several months . The longest stage is Due Diligence, which usually lasts about three months. Also, the term depends on the investor’s situation: whether they can submit all the required documents and fulfil the investment conditions quickly.
The list of St Lucia passport advantages includes the following:
1. Visiting 140+ states visa-free, including the UK and the Schengen Area.
2. An opportunity to obtain a 10-year US visitor visa.
3. The right to register an international company in St Lucia.
4. Tax optimisation: the country does not tax global income, inheritance or capital gains.
5. The right to visit St Lucia anytime, live there or create a “safe haven”.
6. A quick, easy and secure procedure for obtaining a passport.
7. A relatively low investment amount to get citizenship.
8. A chance to acquire citizenship for the whole family.
Investors choose one of the four investment options under the St Lucia citizenship program:
1. A non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund of $100,000+.
2. Purchase of non-interest-bearing Government Bonds for $300,000+.
3. Real estate purchase of $200,000+.
4. Business investment of $1,000,000+.
Additionally, investors pay state and bank fees and also for legal services. You can get an individual cost calculation at Immigrant Invest.
St Lucia passport gives its holders many opportunities, from the freedom of travel to tax optimisation. Acquiring it is quick and easy, and the minimum investment amount is one of the smallest in the Caribbean.
St Lucia citizenship may be a good investment if the program’s benefits suit your goals.
The Citizenship by Investment Act states that only licensed program agents can submit investors’ applications. If the investor tries to apply themselves, the CBI unit rejects the application.
The agent’s lawyers answer investors’ questions about the program, prepare documents and help the applicant select the right investment option.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent for the Saint Lucia CBI program. We also conduct preliminary Due Diligence that helps prepare for the check at the CBI unit.