Citizenship and St.Lucia Passport
“Visa Free” travel, or visa-free passport Saint Lucia
Details of the countries where you travel ¨Visa Free¨:
- SHENGHEN AREA
- UK
- SOUTH KOREA
- SINGAPORE
- HONG KONG
- THE WHOLE CARIBBEAN INCLUDING CUBA
- MALASYA
- INDONESIA
- PHILIPPINES
- BRAZIL
Total countries where you can travel without a passport: 144
Citizenship Program in St.Lucia
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in December 2015 following the approval of Law No. 14 of 2015, the law on citizenship by investment on August 24, 2015. Under the program, foreign citizens who contribute economically to the country can become citizens of Saint Lucia. The economic contribution can take the form of a donation to the National Development Fund or an investment in an approved real estate project or an investment in government bonds or an investment in a business project.
A modification of the regulation, which came into force last January 1st (2017), reduced the eligible amounts for investments on the National Development Fund option, eliminated the requirement of affidavit declaring financial assets of at least 3 million dollars, added an administrative fee for the Government Bond Option and offers the possibility to sign the oath of allegiance before a lawyer, a St. Lucia consular officer, a St. Lucia honorary consul, a royal notary or a notary.
Investment in an approved real estate project
- Minimum investment of USD 300,000 in an approved real estate project. Approved real estate projects can be high-end branded hotels and resorts and high-end boutique properties.
Investment in an approved business project
- Minimum investment of USD 3,500,000 in an approved business project, creating at least 3 jobs.
Two applicants can share a $6,000,000 investment in the form of a joint venture, creating at least 6 jobs.
- US$160,000 for a single applicant
- US$185,000 for a married couple
- US$200,000 for a married couple and one child
- US$220,000 for a married couple and two children
- + US$25,000 for each additional employee
- US$500,000 – Single Applicant
- US$535,000 – Primary Applicant with spouse
- US$550,000 – Principal Applicant, spouse and up to 2 other dependents.
- US$25,000 – For each additional dependent.
Requirements
- The main applicant must be at least 18 years old.
- The principal applicant must demonstrate that he has sufficient funds to make the required investment and demonstrate the legal source of those funds.
- The primary applicant and dependents do not suffer from any communicable disease and/or serious health problems.
- Clean Criminal Record – Not being the subject of a criminal investigation.
- Not be considered a potential national security risk.
- Do not engage in any activity that may bring Saint Lucia into disrepute.
- Have not been denied a visa to a country with which Saint Lucia has visa-free access.
General informations
Requested documents
- Proof of payment of non-refundable processing and due diligence fees
- Certified copy of passport
- Six passport size photos
- Original or certified copy of birth certificate (if applicable)
- Certified copy of proof of name change (if applicable)
- Certified copy of military documents or exemption from military service (if applicable)
- Photograph and certificate of signature
- Proof of residential address
- Certified copy of the identity card
- Original or certified copy of marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Curriculum vitae Original professional reference letter (no older than 6 months)
- Original bank reference letter (not older than 6 months)
- Affidavit of support for employees
- Professional and academic certificates (if applicable)
- Original police clearance certificate
- Certified copy of current and expired visas
- Medical certificate
- Official transcripts of written confirmation from a recognized educational center (dependants over 18)
- Certified copy of custody or legal guardianship deeds
- Unaccompanied parent legal statement (if applicable)
- Investment Confirmation/Guarantee Agreement
- Certified copy of a non-accompanying parent's photo ID with their signature (if applicable)
Visa-free travel possible
Travel to Europe is visa-free, the St. Lucia passport allows visa-free travel in the Schengen area, UK, Singapore and Hong Kong and allows you to reside for 180 days in the UK.