Citizenship by Investment · CaribbeanSaint Lucia
The newest Caribbean programme, with a flexible bond route.
Minimum investment
$240,000
Processing time
6-9 months
Visa-free destinations
146
Region
Caribbean
Overview
Launched in 2015, Saint Lucia offers a government-bond option alongside the usual fund contribution, useful for applicants who prefer a refundable-style instrument over an outright donation.
Investment routes
Qualifying options for this programme. We model each against your goals.
National Economic Fund
Non-refundable contribution
$240,000
Government bonds
Held for 5 years, non-interest bearing
$300,000
Approved real estate
5-year holding period
$300,000+
Key benefits
- Choice of contribution, bond, or real-estate routes
- Visa-free access to ~146 destinations
- No residence, interview or language requirement
- Family-inclusive and heritable
Requirements
- Clean criminal record and source-of-funds evidence
- Enhanced due diligence on adult applicants
- Government and administrative fees per applicant
Family inclusion
Spouse, children, parents over 55 and qualifying siblings can be included.
What to weigh
- The bond is non-interest-bearing, model the opportunity cost over five years.
- Newest programme, so its track record is shorter than St Kitts or Dominica.
Where it takes you
A selection of notable destinations this programme unlocks.
Frequently asked
Other citizenship programmes
St Kitts & Nevis
Citizenship · CaribbeanThe original citizenship-by-investment programme, running since 1984.
From
$250,000
Time
6-9
Visa-free
156
Dominica
Citizenship · CaribbeanConsistently the lowest entry point among reputable CBI programmes.
From
$200,000
Time
6-9
Visa-free
145
Grenada
Citizenship · CaribbeanThe only CBI programme with a US E-2 investor-visa treaty.
From
$235,000
Time
6-9
Visa-free
146
Is Saint Lucia right for you?
We'll tell you honestly, including when another programme, or simply waiting, would serve you better.