About
Why Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia is a volcanic Caribbean island known for the twin Piton peaks. Its Citizenship by Investment Programme dates from 2015 and is the most flexible in the region on paper: three investment routes, two of them recoverable.
The standard $240,000 contribution to the National Economic Fund is the most-used path. Alternatives include $300,000 in approved real estate (5-year hold) or $300,000 in non-interest-bearing government bonds (5-year redemption).
The Saint Lucian passport ranks 27th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index with 144 visa-free destinations including the entire Schengen Area, Singapore, and most of CARICOM. The UK now requires a visa for Saint Lucian nationals (visa-free access was revoked in 2024).
There is no physical-presence requirement at any stage. The full process can be completed remotely from your home country, with the oath of allegiance taken via video.
Investment routes
How the investment works.
3 routes are available. Pick the one that fits your goals.
Donation
National Economic Fund (NEF) contribution
From
$240,000
Non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund. Funds public infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
- RecoverableNo, non-refundable
Benefits
What this citizenship gives you.
144 visa-free destinations
Entire Schengen Area, Singapore, and most of CARICOM. The UK now requires a visa for Saint Lucian nationals.
No residency requirement
No physical presence required at any stage.
Family-friendly inclusion
Spouse, children up to 30, parents over 55, and unmarried siblings under 18 can be added.
Tax-neutral
No income, capital gains, or inheritance taxes for non-residents.
Multiple investment routes
A donation for the lowest entry point, or two recoverable routes (real estate or bonds) if you want the capital back.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
Main applicant
- ✓At least 18 years old
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✗Not born in: IR, KP, RU, BY, AF
Family members eligible
- ✓Spouse
- ✓Children
- ✓Parents
- ✓Siblings
Process
How it works, step by step.
Total: ~3-4 months for clean files.
- 1
Pre-engagement
1-2 weeksKYC pre-check and source-of-funds review.
- 2
Document collection
4-6 weeksApostilled documents.
- 3
Submission
1 weekFiles lodged with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- 4
Due diligence
6-10 weeksBackground checks by international due-diligence firms.
- 5
Approval and investment
1 weekApproval-in-principle and contribution into escrow.
- 6
Oath and passport
1-2 weeksRemote oath; passport issued.
Documents
What you'll need to prepare.
10 documents required. All must be apostilled and (where applicable) translated.
- 1Notarized passport copy
- 2Police clearance (10 years)
- 3Bank reference letter
- 4Professional reference letter
- 5Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled)
- 6Medical certificate
- 7Source-of-funds documentation
- 8Investment confirmation
- 9Photographs
- 10Application forms
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Which Saint Lucia route is most popular?
What is the bond option?
Is there a residency requirement?
How long until I have the passport?
Can I include my parents?
Legal basis
Citizenship by Investment Act, 2015 (No. 14 of 2015)
