The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme requires applicants to make an economic contribution to the country. In exchange, the applicants and their families are granted full citizenship, subject to an application process and due diligence checks.

Applicants can include a spouse, children under 31, siblings under 18, and parents aged 55 and over, and to add dependents after they have been granted citizenship.

Freedom to Travel

Provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 146 destinations including Canada, Europe’s Schengen Area (“EU”), Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK.

Attractive Investment Cost

Minimum contribution of USD100,000 (See: Government Bond programme)

Minimal Residency Required

No requirements to travel to Saint Lucia during or after the application. There is no residency requirement.

Dual Citizenship

Saint Lucia recognises dual citizenship.

• Good health
• Minimum age 18 years
  
• No criminal record or prosecution
  
• Capable of confirming the legality of the source of income
  

• Spouse
• Children under 30 years *
  
• Parents or grandparents aged 55 years and over *
  
• Siblings under 18 years
  

* Children aged over 18 years, parents, or grandparents must be qualified to be dependent on the main applicant.

Saint Lucia offers Four (4) routes to citizenship, including a contribution to the “National Economic Fund (“NEF” aka “Donation”), the “National Action Bond (NAB)”, the pre-approved “Real Estate Project” and the “Enterprise Project”.

1. National Economic Fund (“NEF” aka “Donation”)

This is a non-refundable donation to NEF of US$100,000 for a single applicant.

Alternatively:

• US$ 140,000 for a main applicant and spouse
• US$ 150,000 for a main applicant, spouse, and up to Two (2) qualifying dependents
  
• US$ 15,000 for each additional dependent applying with the main applicant, spouse, and Two other qualifying dependents
  

2.National Action Bond (NAB)

Investment in non-interest-bearing Government Bonds with a minimum value of US$300,000 (and a non-refundable administrative fee of US$50,000), which must be held for a minimum period of Five (5) years, however, an applicant can include any number of qualifying dependents.

3.Real Estate Project

Purchase of Real Estate with a minimum value of US$200,000 from an approved real estate development, which must be held for a minimum period of Five (5) years.

4.Enterprise Project

Participation in an approved enterprise project with a minimum contribution of US$3.5 million, plus the creation of no less than Three (3) permanent jobs.Alternatively, a joint contribution of US$6 million (with each applicant committing a minimum of US$1 million) plus the creation of no fewer than Six (6) permanent jobs.

Non-refundable processing fee, due diligence fee and administration fee are required on all applications.

Please contact First Capital (Asia) Group to receive a complete list of package particulars.

Assuming no immediate concerns arise with the application, the anticipated duration for the citizenship application process is between Four (4) to Six (6) months, starting from the submission of the application to the issuance of the Certificate of Citizenship.

The initial-stage of document collection may vary in length, depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the required documents. First Capital (Asia) Group is available to guide applicants through this process, offering document samples and best-practice advice.

Throughout the entire process, our team collaborates closely with all relevant parties to ensure the fastest and smoothest experience possible for the applicant.

Q : Can I include my family when applying for Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program?

Yes, you can include qualified members of your family in the application or add them after you have obtained your citizenship for an additional fee.

Q : Are there any interviews, language tests, or work experience requirements when applying for St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program?

The Saint Lucia Government does not require you to pass any interviews, language tests or have previous work experience to be able to apply for this program.

Q : Do I need to visit St. Lucia before obtaining my citizenship?

You are not required to visit St. Lucia before or after obtaining your citizenship.

Q : What are the benefits of Saint Lucia citizenship?

1. Visiting 146 countries visa-free, including Canada, Hong Kong, UK and the Schengen Area.
2. An option to acquire citizenship for the whole family.
3. A quick, easy, and secure procedure for obtaining a passport.
4. A relatively low investment commitment to achieve citizenship.
   
5. Tax optimisation: No tax global income, inheritance, or capital gains.

If you have any inquiries or would like a comprehensive breakdown of the expenses for your family, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be pleased to assist you.

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