Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program
Saint Lucia does not have diplomatic relations with China. Its national GDP ranks among the top in island nation passports, and its economic freedom is second only to the EU. Currently, there are three citizenship options: [Donation/Government Bonds/Infrastructure]. The donation investment cost starts from $240,000, infrastructure model from $250,000, and government bond model requires $300,000 investment for 5 years. It has a relatively low net cost in the Caribbean region, low cost among passport programs, and high cost-effectiveness. The overall application cycle is 8-10 months. The program has obvious advantages: EU whitelist, relaxed background check, simple documentation and streamlined process, no need to travel throughout the process, and name change can be done simultaneously during the application. Bank account opening does not reveal the original name.
Program Highlights
Donation from $100,000
Visa-free access to 140+ countries
No personal income tax
Recognition of dual citizenship
Processing time 4-6 months
Application Process
Sign Contract - Document Collection
Fill in application forms, notarize documents
Submit Full Documentation
Send original application documents to the immigration department
Receive Approval
Immigration department issues approval letter in an average of 4-6 months
Complete Investment
Investment payment must be completed within 90 days after receiving approval
Obtain Passport and Certificate of Citizenship
Immigration department issues full passport documents and mails them back to the applicant
Application Requirements
- Main Applicant
- At least 18 years old
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Must provide a police clearance certificate
- Investment Requirement
- Donation model: from $240,000; Government bond model: invest $300,000 for 5 years; Infrastructure model: invest $300,000 (held for 5 years)
- Dependent Family Members
- Children under 30 years old (financially dependent); Parents of main applicant and spouse over 55 years old; Siblings of main applicant under 18 years old can be included
- Family Reunification Requirements
- Newborn children after main applicant obtains status; Newly married spouse after main applicant obtains status; Eligible dependents before main applicant obtains status can apply for citizenship reunification within 5 years after main applicant obtains status
Fee Details
| Fee Item | Receiving Agency | Amount | Payment Timeline | Refund Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation Service Fee | Signing Company | 50,000 RMB per household | At signing | Fully refundable, subject to contract terms |
| Foreign Attorney Fee | Foreign Attorney | [Donation] $8,000 per household; [Government Bond] $8,000 per household; [Infrastructure] $10,000 per household | Before submission | Partially refundable |
| Third-Party Fees | Third-Party Agencies | Estimated 4,200 RMB [including notarization, authentication, translation fees, varies by documents] Approximately 2,000 RMB more per additional person | Before submission | Non-refundable |
| Due Diligence Fee | Local Immigration Department | Main applicant: $9,000; Each accompanying dependent over 16 years old: $5,000 per person | Before submission | Non-refundable |
| Government Application Fee | Local Immigration Department | Main applicant: $2,000; Each accompanying dependent: $1,000 per person (Infrastructure model: no such fee) | Before submission | Non-refundable |
| Bank Processing Fee | Bank | $200 (Infrastructure model: no such fee) | Before submission | Non-refundable |
| Courier Fee | Courier Company | $200 (Infrastructure model: no such fee) | Before submission | Non-refundable |
| Investment Amount | Local Immigration Department | [Donation model] $240,000 for a family of up to 4; each additional qualified dependent under 18 adds $10,000, 18 or older adds $20,000; [Infrastructure model] $250,000 for a family of up to 4; [Government bond model] $300,000 investment for 5 years (no limit on number of persons) | After in-principle approval | Non-refundable |
| Passport Production Fee | Local Immigration Department | $350 per person | After in-principle approval | Non-refundable |
| Account Management Fee | Local Immigration Department | [Government bond model] $50,000 | After in-principle approval | Non-refundable |
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Sources
- 1.Saint Lucia Immigration Department Official Website
- 2.Saint Lucia Ministry of Economic Development
- 3.Caribbean Community
Author
AiEAC Immigration Consultant
Immigration Consultant