SAINT LUCIA
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Saint Lucia is a Caribbean island located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago.
Saint Lucia recognizes dual citizenship, which can prove advantageous for business expansion and tax relief.
A Saint Lucia passport offers visa-free travel to more than 100 countries and territories including the Schengen Zone, the U.K and Hong Kong.
BENEFITS OF THE SAINT LUCIA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
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Fast processing times, often within three months.
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Inclusion of dependent children under 25, dependent parents above 65 (if currently residing with the applicant).
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Inclusion of mentally or physically challenged dependent children and/or parents.
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No physical residency requirements.
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No requirement to travel to Saint Lucia during the application process.
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No interview, education or managerial experience required.
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Visa-free travel to more than 100 countries, including the Schengen Zone, the U.K. and Hong Kong.
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No tax on worldwide income.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SAINT LUCIA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
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Must not have a criminal record.
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Must be at least 18 years of age and of good character.
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Must be willing to make the required financial contributions with funds obtained through legal sources.
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Must be in good health.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
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A non-refundable minimum contribution to the National Economic Fund of $100,000 USD for a single applicant, or $165,000 USD for main applicant and their spouse, or $190,000 USD for applicant and up to three dependends (spouse and two children). Additional dependents require a $25,000 USD contribution.
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An minimum investment of 300,000 USD in preapproved real estate development areas. Property must be owned and maintained for a minimum of five (5) years. Investor must also pay property registration, processing fees and taxes.
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An optional investment, upon approval of the applicant, to the Saint Lucia government bonds, of a minimum amount of $500,000 USD for a single applicant, which must be held for five years. Bond amounts vary depending on the size of the family.
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A minimum investment of $3.5 million USD in an approved enterprise project that creates at least three jobs. Approved enterprise projects may include specialty restaurants, cruise ports and marinas, agro-processing plants, pharmaceutical products, ports, bridges, roads and highway, research institutions and offshore universities.