About Saint Lucia Settlement by Investment Program

The island nation attracts foreign investors and businesses, especially in the offshore banking and tourism industry. The tourism industry accounts for 65% of jobs and 65% of GDP per capita. To encourage foreign investment, Saint Lucia approves the investment – citizenship program in August 2015.

To participate in the program, investors can choose one of the following forms:

• Contribution to the National Economic Fund 100,000
• Investors choose to invest in real estate with a minimum investment of $300,000
• Enterprise Project Investment: The investor needs to invest a minimum of $3,500,000 in a business that qualifies as an individual investor. In case of more than 1 applicant (joint venture), the minimum investment amount of each person is $1,000,000
• Investment in Government Bonds: Conditions of Investment Amount in Government Bonds: $500,000 for a applicant of single status

Benefits

Dual citizenship:

• The applicant and his family enjoy Saint Lucia citizenship along with the rights in the host country.

2nd passport for 3 generations:

• Passport for the Applicant and dependent members including spouse, children under 26 years old and parents over 65 years old.

Visa-free for 95 countries:

• Visa-free travel to 95 countries, including the European Union, Schengen area, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore and Ireland

Fast:

• Issue citizenship from 3-6 months

Tax haven incentives:

• Exemption from foreign income tax

Simple requirements:

• There are no residency requirements before or after Saint Lucia citizenship is granted. No interview or English skills required.

Requirements

Age:

• No limit

Investment: Choose 1 of the following forms:

• Contribute to the National Economic Fund $100,000.
• Investors choose to invest in real estate with a minimum investment of $300,000.
• Enterprise Project Investment: The investor needs to invest a minimum of $3,500,000 in a business that qualifies as an individual investor. In case of more than 1 applicant (joint venture), the minimum investment amount of each person is $1,000,000.

Other requirements:

• No criminal record.
• No qualifications, experience or foreign languages ​​are required.
• No financial proof required.
• No residency requirement.