Residence & citizenship
Saint Lucian Citizenship by Investment
Saint Lucia's programme granting citizenship to approved applicants who make a qualifying economic investment in the country.
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Processing time is not stated on the official page; investment amounts and fees are from cipsaintlucia.com and should be re-checked as programme terms change periodically.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Saint Lucia government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme
- Route type
- Citizenship by investment
- National Economic Fund
- From US$240,000 (single applicant with up to 3 dependants); +US$10,000 per dependant under 18, +US$20,000 per dependant over 18
- National Action Bond
- US$300,000 plus a US$50,000 non-refundable administrative fee
- Real estate
- From US$300,000 plus administrative fees (about US$30,000–US$45,000)
- Processing fee
- US$2,000 main applicant; US$1,000 per qualifying dependant
- Due diligence fee
- US$8,000 main applicant; US$5,000 per qualifying dependant
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals seeking Saint Lucian citizenship through investment
- Applicants who can pass due diligence and include eligible dependants
Investment options
- National Economic Fund contribution (from US$240,000)
- National Action Bond (US$300,000 + US$50,000 admin fee)
- Approved real estate project (from US$300,000 + admin fees)
- Approved enterprise project
How to apply
- Apply through an authorised agent (applications are not accepted directly from applicants)
- Complete the citizenship application forms and undergo due diligence
- Pay the processing and due diligence fees and make the chosen qualifying investment on approval
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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