Saint Lucia
A discreet Commonwealth passport from one of the Caribbean's most refined islands.
Citizenship of Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia's program, launched in 2016, is the youngest of the established Caribbean offerings and consequently the most modern in its legislative drafting. Applicants may choose between a contribution to the National Economic Fund, an approved real-estate purchase, a government bond, or an enterprise investment.
All applications pass through tiered due-diligence checks conducted by independent international firms. Once granted, citizenship is hereditary and may be transmitted to descendants.
Worldwide income exempt for non-resident citizens.
Saint Lucia taxes individuals on a residence basis, and even residents are not taxed on income that is earned and kept outside the country. For non-resident citizens — the typical investor profile — there is no Saint Lucian tax on global salary, business profit, dividends, interest or capital gains.
The country imposes no wealth tax, no gift tax and no inheritance tax. Local rental income from Saint Lucia-situated property remains taxable in Saint Lucia.
Eligibility for the principal applicant and qualifying dependants.
- ◆Aged 18 or above
- ◆Clean criminal record; no pending charges
- ◆Lawful, verifiable source of investment funds
- ◆Good health, certified by medical examination
- ◆Spouse
- ◆Children under 21 (or under 30 if in full-time education and dependent)
- ◆Parents and grandparents aged 55+ (dependency required if under 55)
- ◆Unmarried, childless siblings of the applicant or spouse aged 18+
- ◆USD 240,000 contribution to the National Economic Fund (family of up to 4) or approved real estate from USD 300,000
- ◆No physical residency or visitation requirement
- ◆Tiered international due diligence
Day 0 to Saint Lucian passport in 4 – 7 months.
- Day 0
Engagement & KYC
Onboarding, KYC and selection of investment route.
- Week 3 – 5
Document compilation
Police clearances, medicals, certified documents and forms assembled.
- Month 2
Submission
Application filed through the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
- Month 4 – 6
Approval in principle
CIU issues approval; investor completes qualifying investment.
- Month 5 – 7
Passport issuance
Certificate of naturalisation and passports delivered for the entire family.
Request a confidential briefing on Saint Lucia.
Our advisors will assess your eligibility, your existing residency footprint and your reporting exposure before recommending a structure.