St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment
St. Lucia’s Citizenship Investment Programme (CIP) has been running since 2015 and is popular due to a variety of investment opportunities on the island.
Knowing that you have personally contributed to the prosperity of a peaceful, welcoming country, which you can call home for life.
Core Benefits
Visa-free travel worldwide
Global mobility, including visa-free travel to over 146 territories, including the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Incentive packages
Great incentive packages including corporate tax incentives, full exemption from import duties, tax relief benefits, and export allowances.
Entire family are eligible
Applicants are able to include a spouse, children under 31, siblings under 18, and parents aged 56 and over
Free Tax
No taxes on incomes from outside of Saint Lucia, no taxes on dividends, wealth or inheritance.
Why
St. Lucia Citizenship?
St. Lucia known as the ‘Beauty Queen of the Caribbean’ is an island country in, the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. St. Lucia is one of the most beautiful islands in the World! There are breath-taking mountains, lush rainforests, waterfalls, perfect white beaches, lagoons, and colourful coral reefs. The landmark majestic Piton Mountains are now part of UNESCO World Heritage sites!
St. Lucia’s landmarks, immaculate beaches, multi-hued sunsets, luxury hotels and impeccable service make it a popular destination for many tourists who visit from all around the world.
WORK RIGHTS
A secure residence status, with full access to work, education, and social security,
MULTIPLE PASSPORT
The ability to hold multiple citizenships, you and your entire family
MINIMAL TAXATION
Minimal taxation, with no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax.
Investment cost
DONATION – ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION FUND (EDF)
Non-refundable financial contribution to a Government fund. The cost varies depending on the number of applicants and their ages.
Single Applicant
USD100,000
Main Applicant plus spouse
USD140,000
Main applicant, spouse, and up to two other qualifying dependents
USD150,000
Each additional qualifying dependent applying with the main applicant, spouse, and two other qualifying dependents
USD15,000
Each additional qualifying dependent
USD25,000
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
Real Estate Investment through one of the Government approved real estate projects which could be freehold property with title deed; hotel shares; fractional ownership or land. The investment and Government Fees are payable once St. Lucia’s citizenship is approved.
Real estate investment in a government approved development a single applicant starting from.
USD300,000
Acquisition Timeline
Month 1
3 - 4 Days
Talk to Lyfeline immigration advisers
Lyfeline professional team will assist and advise you in selecting investment options most suitable for you, matching the required criteria to ensure a successful application.
Choose investment options
Citizenship by investment in St. Lucia is available through two options.To qualify for citizenship, you can either make a donation to the government or by purchasing real estate on the island.
Month 1
3 - 4 Weeks
Prepare documents
Our Experienced citizenship team will assist you with the collection of the documents required by the Government, check all the documents for compliance and ensure all requirements are met.
Submit your application
Once all your original documents are collected and sent to us, citizenship specialists will review your file and prepare it for submission.
Month 2 - 3
Processing and Pre-approval
Application will be reviewed by the Government through a thorough due diligence background check, Once reviewed and the decision is being made, the applicant will be issued a letter advising of the decision.
Complete your investment
Once your application has been approved, you will be required to transfer the final amount under your chosen option (non-refundable contribution or purchase price of the property) to St. Lucia
Citizenship Certificates and passports are issued
Upon completion of the investment your citizenship certificate will be issued, and your passport application submitted on your behalf.
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