Four routes to citizenship, including a capital-returning government bond.
Saint Lucia launched its programme in 2015 with the benefit of the region’s earlier experience, and it offers the widest choice of routes: a fund contribution, a government bond, approved real estate or an enterprise investment. It is administered by the Citizenship by Investment Unit of Saint Lucia.
Investment options
- National Economic Fund: US$240,000 for a main applicant with up to three qualifying dependants; each further dependant under 18 US$10,000, each further dependant aged 18 or over US$20,000, and a newborn under 12 months US$5,000. Separate contributions apply to family members added after citizenship has been granted: US$35,000 for the spouse of a citizen and US$25,000 for any other qualifying dependant of a citizen.
- National Action Bond: US$300,000 in a non-interest-bearing government bond, plus a non-refundable administration fee of US$50,000.
- Approved real estate: from US$300,000, plus administration fees that vary with family size.
- Enterprise project: US$3.5 million for a sole investor, or US$6 million jointly with a minimum of US$1 million per investor.
Processing fee US$2,000 for the main applicant and US$1,000 per dependant; due diligence US$8,000 for the main applicant and US$5,000 per dependant aged 16 or over.
Who can apply
The main applicant must be at least 18, of good character, with no criminal record and a lawful source of funds. Qualifying dependants include a spouse, children and dependent parents. Applications from nationals of the Russian Federation and Belarus remain suspended.
Read how we assess and prepare an application before anything is submitted.
Process and timeline
Applications are submitted through an authorised agent to the Citizenship by Investment Unit, which carries out independent due diligence before granting approval in principle. The Unit does not publish a guaranteed processing time; its FAQ indicates approximately ninety (90) days from acceptance for processing to the grant of citizenship, which is an official indication only, not a Sparco processing promise or guarantee. We give you a realistic estimate at consultation.
Points to know before you commit
- No residency, visit or language requirement.
- The bond route returns your capital after the holding period but carries a non-refundable administration fee; the fund route is lower in total but non-refundable.
- Visa-free arrangements change; we check the current position for your intended travel before you decide.
Figures verified on 15 September 2026 against the Citizenship by Investment Unit of Saint Lucia (cipsaintlucia.com).
