Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment | From US$240,000
Saint Lucia citizenship with a US$240,000 contribution or US$300,000 in government bonds (+US$50,000 fee). Processing typically 120–180 days. Visa-free to about 143 countries.
Statutory Instrument 57 of 2026, published through cipsaintlucia.com.
As of October 2026 — Statutory Quick Facts & Investment Tiers
| Route | October 2026 statutory position |
|---|---|
| National Economic Fund | US$240,000 for a single applicant or up to four persons. Statutory total US$250,500 single and US$258,500 for a family of 4 with children aged 0–16. |
| National Action Bonds | US$300,000 non-interest bonds held for five years, plus a US$50,000 administration fee. |
| Real estate | Closed to new projects from 1 December 2025. The new built apartment or villa route is US$500,000 plus administration. Existing approved projects remain on their published terms. |
- Minimum outlay
- US$240,000 contribution; statutory total US$250,500. Family of 4 minimum: US$258,500 (children aged 0–16)
- Government / processing fees
- Processing US$2,000 for the main applicant and US$1,000 per dependant. Due diligence US$8,000 main applicant and US$5,000 for a spouse or dependant over 16. Interview US$500 for the main applicant.
- Processing timeline
- About three months from acceptance on published agent summaries. Confirm the current unit timetable.
- Visa-free / mobility
- Schengen visa-free access is under EU phase-out pressure. A UK visa has been required since 5 March 2026. Ireland has required a visa since 15 June 2026.
- Tax and residency highlights
- No tax on foreign income for qualifying non-residents. Confirm tax residence separately. No day-count is stated for holding citizenship. A means test and an annual approval cap apply under S.I. 57 of 2026.
- Governing legal framework
- Statutory Instrument 57 of 2026, published through cipsaintlucia.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Saint Lucia citizenship by investment cost?
- The minimum investment is USD 240,000 as a non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund (NEF). This covers a single applicant or a family of up to four. Government bonds cost USD 300,000 plus a USD 50,000 admin fee. The real-estate route has been closed to new projects since 1 December 2025; only existing approved projects remain (USD 300,000 plus a USD 30,000 fee).
- How long does it take to get Saint Lucia citizenship?
- Saint Lucia citizenship by investment typically takes 3 to 6 months to process from submission of a complete application. Processing times can extend to 9 months in some cases. There is no requirement to visit Saint Lucia during the application process.
- Do I need to live in Saint Lucia to maintain my citizenship?
- No. Saint Lucia has no physical presence or residency requirement to obtain or maintain citizenship. The entire application process can be completed remotely through a licensed agent.
- How many countries can I visit with a Saint Lucia passport?
- The Saint Lucia passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 143 destinations (Henley Passport Index, October 2026), including the Schengen Area. Visas are now required for the United Kingdom (since March 2026) and Ireland (since June 2026). Saint Lucia is a member of the Commonwealth and CARICOM.