About Saint Lucia
CAPITAL: | TOTAL AREA: | POPULATION | LANGUAGE(S): |
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Castries | 617 km² | 178,015 | English, Patois |
CURRENCY: | EXCHANGE RATE: | GDP – PER CAPITA (2016): | GDP – TOTAL (2016): |
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East Caribbean Dollars (XCD) | 1 USD = 2.7 XCD | USD 7,744 | USD 1.379 billion |
Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island nation with a pair of dramatically tapered mountains, the Pitons, on its west coast. Its coast is home to volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, luxury resorts and fishing villages. Trails in the interior rain forest lead to waterfalls like the 15m-high Toraille, which pours over a cliff into a garden. The capital, Castries, is a popular cruise port.
Benefits of Saint Lucia Citizenship
Protected by the government citizenship law
Immediate access to 125+ countries without visa
Obtain irrevocable citizenship and passport
Take full control of your and your family’s wealth
- Although there are no residency requirements, Saint Lucia citizenship offers investors the opportunity to reside in one of the most beautiful and desired locations in the Caribbean.
- Irrevocable citizenship which is passed down for generations.
- Visa-free travel to 121 countries including the EU Schengen countries, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.
- Fast-track processing within 3 months.
- Lucia recognizes dual citizenship.
- There are no requirements to travel to St. Lucia during the application.
- No estate or inheritance tax and no tax on worldwide income.
- No nationality restrictions.
- Economically legally and socially stable country which is part of the Commonwealth with a democracy based on British parliamentary system.
- Due to Saint Lucia’s popularity as a tourist destination, there are many non-stop flights from the US and Europe.
Visa-Free Countries for Saint Lucia
(Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries)
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Jordan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritania
Mauritius
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Mozambique
Nepal
Netherlands
Nicaragua
Norway
Palau
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Senegal
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Kingdom and Crown dependencies
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Non-European Citizenship
Steps of St. Lucia Citizenship
Step 1
SA Consultants will pre-screen your passport for government pre-approval. A down payment for professional fees will be applicable in order to start your application.
Step 2
SA Consultants professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required according to the Government checklist.
Step 3
Your application is then submitted together with due diligence fees. If taking real estate option, a reservation of your chosen property must be made at this time. The real estate investment is fully refundable should your application not get approved.
Step 4
Due diligence report is issued to the Government. Based on the report the Government makes its decision on your Citizenship application.
Step 5
Once accepted you are invited to pay the donation or if taking the real estate option, pay the balance of your purchase is made.
Step 6
A certificate of registration, citizenship certificate and passport are issued in your name. The balance of the professional fees is then paid.
Costs of St. Lucia Citizenship
1) Donation - National Economic Fund (NEF)
Cash donation to the National Economic Fund, Government Escrow Account.
2) Real Estate Investment
Investment in real estate through one of the Government approved real estate asset classes: freehold property with title deed; hotel shares; fractional ownership or land.
Government Fees
In addition to the purchase of real estate or the enterprise project, there are Government fees to be paid:
Due Diligence & Background Checks
There are compulsory background checks payable to the Government preferred due diligence agency that will use Interpol, World-Check and other Government agencies to screen applicants based on their application.