These programmes are not covered by UK immigration legislation or IAA regulation; applications are processed through authorised agents of the respective country.
In the donation option, additional dependent fees are the lowest among the five programmes.
Advantages of St. Lucia Citizenship
- Visa-free travel to over 140 countries (since 5 March 2026 the UK requires St. Lucia nationals to obtain a visa)
- Capital is recovered at the end of 5 years with the government bond option
- Lowest fees for additional dependents among the five programmes
- Favourable tax regime
- Lifetime citizenship; transferable to future generations
- No residency, language, or education requirements
- Right to live, work, and settle in CARICOM countries
Investment Options
Government Contribution
- $240,000 USD for the main applicant and up to 3 dependents
- $10,000 USD for each additional dependent under 18
- $20,000 USD for each additional dependent over 18
Government Bond
- Government bond of $300,000 USD
- Plus a non-refundable administrative fee of $50,000 USD
- Applicable to the main applicant and all eligible dependents
- The entire bond is repaid interest-free at the end of 5 years
Application Requirements
- The main applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
- Applicants must be of good character; minor or expunged offences are excluded.
- There should be no ongoing criminal investigation against the applicant.
- Applicants must not have been refused a visa by a country that offers visa-free travel and must not have subsequently failed to obtain approval.
- Applications must be submitted through a government-authorised agent.
Family Members Who Can Be Included in the Programme
- Spouse
- Children up to 30 years old
- Parents over 55 years old
- Unmarried siblings under 18
Process and Duration
The processing time from application to passport issuance is 6–10 months.
- Pre-assessment, KYC, and eligibility checks
- Preparation of application forms; payment of legal and due diligence fees
- Submission of the application through an authorised agent
- Payment of investment balance and government fees after approval
- Receipt of the Certificate of Citizenship
- Issuance of passports for all family members
Frequently Asked Questions
You pay a $300,000 USD bond and a $50,000 USD administrative fee. The $300,000 USD portion of the bond is recovered at the end of 5 years; the permanent cost is $50,000 USD plus application fees.
No. The principal is returned interest-free at the end of 5 years.
Yes, unmarried siblings under the age of 18 can be included in the application.
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