The cost of Saint Lucia citizenship by investment is the qualifying investment plus government, due diligence and professional fees. Here is how the pieces fit together.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
The lowest cost route is usually a contribution to the National Economic Fund, which reporting around the programme puts at 240,000 US dollars for a single applicant or a main applicant with up to three family members. Larger families pay more per added member.
Other routes include approved real estate, government bonds and an enterprise investment, each with its own minimum. Real estate is often quoted from 300,000 US dollars and is held for a set period before resale.
On top of the investment you pay government processing, administrative and due diligence fees for the main applicant and each dependant. These are set by the Unit and vary by family size and age.
Due diligence applies to every applicant aged 16 and over and is a fixed fee per person. Confirm the current schedule with the official authority.
Applications are filed through an authorised agent, so budget for professional and agent fees on top of government costs. These are not set by the government and differ between providers, so compare scope and what is included before you commit.
Add the qualifying investment, all government and due diligence fees for your family, and professional fees to reach a true all in figure. The table below is indicative only.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Economic Fund, single applicant | From 240,000 US dollars | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Real estate route | Often from 300,000 US dollars | Held for a set period, confirm current rules |
| Government and administrative fees | Confirm with the official authority | Vary by family size and age |
| Due diligence fee | Confirm with the official authority | Per applicant aged 16 and over |
| Professional and agent fees | Varies by provider | Not set by the government |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIP) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The National Economic Fund contribution is usually the lowest cost route for a single applicant, but the all in cost depends on fees and family size. Confirm current figures with the authority.
Government and due diligence fees are generally non refundable once the process begins. Check the current terms with the official authority before paying.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
We introduce you to vetted, independent advisors, in confidence and at no obligation. Your topic is noted for you below.
Independent and paid by the people we help, never by a government and never by a firm.
One short email when a programme rule changes, with the official source named so you can verify it. No hype, unsubscribe anytime.