Saint Lucia offers citizenship by investment through several qualifying routes overseen by a government unit, with citizenship available to a main applicant and qualifying family members.
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.
Saint Lucia runs a citizenship by investment programme administered by the Citizenship by Investment Unit, known as the CIU. The unit approves projects, vets applicants through due diligence and licenses authorised agents.
Applications must be filed through a licensed agent rather than directly. Once an application is approved, the qualifying funds usually must be remitted within ninety days of the approval notice.
There are several routes. A contribution to the National Economic Fund is the simplest. A purchase of approved real estate held for at least five years is another. A government bond that pays no interest, plus an administrative fee, is a third, with the bond capital returned after the hold period. An enterprise investment route also exists.
Family members such as a spouse and dependants can usually be included, with added costs per person. Confirm the current bands and inclusions with the CIU.
Processing time varies with due diligence and completeness of the file. After approval the main applicant generally has ninety days to remit the qualifying funds. Confirm the current processing estimate with the CIU before planning.
The figures below are indicative starting points and exclude due diligence fees, processing fees and professional fees, which are set separately and change. Confirm every figure with the CIU before acting.
Saint Lucian citizenship gives a passport with broad visa free and visa on arrival access to many destinations, and the right to live in Saint Lucia.
Citizenship can usually pass to future generations, subject to the rules in force. The exact passport reach changes as visa agreements are updated, so confirm current access.
| Route | Indicative minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Economic Fund contribution | From 240,000 US dollars | Single applicant or family of up to four, confirm bands with the CIU |
| Additional dependant under 18 | From 10,000 US dollars per person | Confirm current per person amounts |
| Approved real estate | From 300,000 US dollars | Held for at least five years |
| Government bond | From 300,000 US dollars | Bond pays no interest, plus an administrative fee, returned after the hold period |
| Due diligence and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set separately by the CIU |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), Government of Saint Lucia publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The Citizenship by Investment Unit, known as the CIU, administers the programme, approves projects and vets applicants. Applications are filed through licensed agents.
A contribution to the National Economic Fund is typically the lowest entry route. Confirm the current minimum and family bands with the CIU, since amounts change.
There is no general requirement to relocate. Confirm any residence or visit conditions with the official authority before applying.
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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