St Lucia grants citizenship by investment to qualifying applicants, including Lebanese nationals, through routes run by the Citizenship by Investment Unit. Enhanced due diligence applies to every applicant.
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.
St Lucia citizenship by investment is open to foreign nationals over eighteen with a clean record who can document a legitimate source of funds. There is no published bar on Lebanese nationals, so Lebanese applicants can apply on the same terms as other foreign applicants, subject to due diligence.
St Lucia recognises dual citizenship and does not require applicants to reside in the country or to pass a language test. Confirm current eligibility and any country specific conditions with the official authority.
Reported routes are a contribution to the National Economic Fund, a qualifying real estate investment, a government bond purchase, or an investment in an approved enterprise project. The National Economic Fund contribution is the most commonly used route. Confirm the current routes and conditions with the official authority before acting.
Processing times depend on due diligence and on the completeness of the file. We do not publish a fixed timeline that may be out of date. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
Reported thresholds are from USD 240,000 for a National Economic Fund contribution for a single applicant or a main applicant with up to three dependants, from USD 300,000 for qualifying real estate, and from USD 300,000 for government bonds with an additional administrative fee reported. Due diligence, government and professional fees apply on top. Confirm the current figures and all fees with the official authority before committing funds.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Economic Fund | From USD 240,000 (reported) | Single applicant or family of up to four |
| Real estate | From USD 300,000 (reported) | Approved project, held for a set period |
| Government bonds | From USD 300,000 (reported) | Additional administrative fee reported |
| Due diligence and fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Charged in addition to the investment |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
There is no published bar on Lebanese nationals, so Lebanese applicants can apply, subject to enhanced due diligence and a source of funds review. Confirm current conditions with the official authority.
No. St Lucia does not require applicants to reside in the country or to pass a language test, and it recognises dual citizenship.
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit, known as the CIU, runs and decides applications.
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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