St Lucia offers citizenship through investment, with a donation to the National Economic Fund, an approved real estate purchase or government bonds. British nationals can apply as foreign investors, and St Lucia permits dual citizenship.
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.
British nationals are eligible. The programme is open to foreign investors who pass due diligence and make a qualifying contribution or investment. St Lucia permits dual citizenship, so UK applicants generally keep their British citizenship. The main applicant must be at least 18, and family members can usually be included. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
Reported routes are a non refundable donation to the National Economic Fund, a purchase in an approved real estate project held for a set period, and a purchase of recoverable government bonds, the National Action Bond, which carry an additional administration fee. Confirm the approved project list and the current figures with the Citizenship by Investment Unit before committing any money.
Processing is handled by the Citizenship by Investment Unit, which carries out due diligence before approval. Confirm current processing times with the unit.
The figures below are indicative and quoted in US dollars. Confirm the current amounts, holding periods and fees with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Economic Fund donation | From USD 240,000 | Non refundable. Confirm the current figure with the unit |
| Approved real estate | From USD 300,000 | Held for at least five years. Confirm the current figure with the unit |
| Government bonds (National Action Bond) | From USD 300,000 | Recoverable after a set period, plus an administration fee. Confirm with the unit |
| Due diligence and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Fees apply per applicant |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Citizenship by Investment Unit, St Lucia publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The programme is open to foreign investors including UK nationals who pass due diligence and make a qualifying donation or investment.
St Lucia permits dual citizenship and the United Kingdom generally allows it as well, so you would not normally have to give up your British passport. Confirm your own position with a licensed professional.
The approved real estate route is reported to require holding the investment for at least five years. Confirm the current holding period with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
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.
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