Visa Free
145+ Countries
Passport Ranking
32nd Place
Processing Time
3 to 6 months
Investment Type
Donation/Real estate
About Country
Capital
Roseu
Language
English
Total Area
750 km2
Currency
Caribbean dollar
Location
North America
Exchange
1 XCD = 0.37 USD
Population
71,625
Calling Code
+1 758
Country
Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island nation with a pair of dramatically tapered mountains, the Pitons, on its west coast. Its coast is home to volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, luxury resorts and fishing villages. Trails in the interior rainforest lead to waterfalls like the 15m-high Toraille, which pours over a cliff into a garden. The capital, Castries, is a popular cruise port.
The Passport
Legal Basis
The Saint Lucia Citizenship Act passed both houses of Parliament in August of 2015. The regulations regarding Citizenship by Investment in Saint Lucia are contained in Statutory Instrument No.89 of 2015. The Act enables individuals and families to acquire Saint Lucian citizenship upon making a qualifying investment.
Benefits
- Visa-free access to 146 countries, including EU, UK, Singapore, South Korea, etc.
- No residency requirement before or after the application.
- No language tests and interviews.
- Irrevocable citizenship a family transferable to further generations.
- Access to alternate banking and financial services.
- Tax optimization and business-friendly environment.
- Equality with natural born citizens including right to vote.
- Dual Citizenship is allowed.
Requirements to Apply
There are conditions the passport applicants must meet in addition to paying the investment fees.
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Receive approval by the Government
- Confirmed investment sources
Investment Options
National Economic Fund
To qualify for citizenship of St. Lucia by National Economic Funds:
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Application
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Cost
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Main Applicant
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USD 100,000
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Spouse of main applicant
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USD 140,000
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Applicant, Spouse and up to two (2) other qualifying dependents
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USD 150,000
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Any additional dependent
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USD 25,000
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Each qualified dependant in addition to a family of four (family includes a spouse)
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USD 15,000
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National Economic Funds option is non-refundable.
Real Estate
To qualify for citizenship of St. Lucia, an applicant must invest a minimum value of USD 300,000 in approved project.
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Application
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Cost
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Main Applicant
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USD 30,000
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Spouse and main applicant
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USD 40,000
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Each qualifying dependant (18yrs and older)
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USD 10,000
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Each qualifying dependant (18yrs and under)
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USD 5,000
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Applicant applying with spouse and more than four dependants
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USD 10,000
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Enterprise Projects
Approved enterprise projects fall into 7 broad categories:
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Application
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1. Specialty Restaurants
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2. Cruise ports and marinas
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3. Agro-processing plants
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4. Pharmaceutical products
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5. Ports, bridges, roads and highways
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6. Research institutions and facilities
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7. Offshore universities
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Once approved the enterprise project becomes available for qualifying investments from applicants for citizenship by investment.
Once an application for citizenship by means of an investment in an approved enterprise project has been approved, the following minimum investment is required:
Option 1 – A sole applicant.
• A minimum investment of US$3,500,000
Option 2 – More than one applicant (joint venture).
• A minimum investment of US$ 6,000,000 with each applicant contributing no less than US$1,000,000
Government Bonds
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Application
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Cost
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Main Applicant
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USD 500,000
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Spouse and main applicant
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USD 535,000
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Applicant, spouse and two others qualifying dependents
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USD 550,000
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Each additional qualifying dependent
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USD 25,000
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Citizenship by investment may be made through the purchase of non-interest-bearing Government bonds. These bonds must be registered and remain in the name of the applicant for a five (5) year holding period from the date of first issue and not attract a rate of interest.
Once an application for citizenship by means of an investment in government bonds has been approved, the following minimum investment is required:
Steps to be citizen
Step 1
- Start the process: After signing the contract with Sadaf Investment, you will deliver all the documents and sign the forms. Our expert team is by your side at all stages and will help you translate documents and complete all forms.
Step 2
- Documents Submission: In the second step, we will send all the prepared documents to the country of issuing the passport to start the process, and from the time of receiving the documents, the scheduling of your file will begin.
Step 3
- Due Diligence: The applicant’s file starts to review life history, type of business, and income. An experienced, government-approved team then conducts the investigation. You should note that this stage is one of the essential steps to obtaining citizenship.
Step 4
- Final approval: After passing the investigation stage, the government will issue the final approval. At this stage, the applicant can check the accuracy of this profile on the government website. The estimated duration is between 2 to 4 months.
Step 5
- Settle up payment: The applicant should pay all remaining amounts in this stage and receive a company stamped receipt. This amount must be paid immediately after the final invoice to have your certificate and passport on time.
Step 6
- Certificate & Passport: After the last payment, the government will issue citizenship documents and passports. The estimated time for obtaining a passport is 45 to 60 days after the money arrives in the government Bank Account.
Visa Free Countries
Currently, the Saint Lucia passport holders can travel to 145+ countries without a visa, a list of which is shown in the table below. If the name of a country is not on the list, it means that the holders of this passport need a visa to enter.
| Country | Status |
|---|---|
| Andorra | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days |
| Anguilla | St. Lucian citizens can stay for up to 3 months |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Holders of an St. Lucia passport can stay for 180 days |
| Argentina | Holders of Saint Lucia passports have a maximum stay of 90 days provided that the holder has a printed approved Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Argentina. |
| Armenia | Obtainable on arrival at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, or prior to travel online. Maximum stay for holders of a St. Lucia passport who are travelling as a tourist is 120 days. |
| Aruba | St. Lucian citizens can stay for up to 90 days |
| Austria | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Bahamas | No visa is required. St. Lucia passport holders are allowed a stay of up to 3 months. |
| Bangladesh | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can stay for up to 30-60 days. Visa on Arrival is available at: Shahjalal International Airport, Shah Amanat International Airport, and Osmani. International Airport only |
| Barbados | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for up to 180 days; holders of a Caricom Certificate of Skills can stay indefinitely |
| Belgium | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Belize | St. Lucia passport holders are allowed to stay in Belize for 6 months. Indefinite stay is granted to holders of a CARICOM Certificate of skills. |
| Bermuda | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 21 days, extendable up to 6 months |
| Bolivia | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days |
| Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba | Permitted to stay for 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | St. Lucian citizens are allowed to stay for 90 days within a 6-months period |
| Botswana | St. Lucia passport holders have permission to spend 90 days within one calendar year |
| British Virgin Islands | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for up to 6 months |
| Bulgaria | St. Lucian citizens are allowed to stay for 90 days within a 6-months period |
| Cambodia | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 30 days |
| Cape Verde | St. Lucian passport holders can stay in Cape Verde for 30 days |
| Cayman Islands | up to 6 months |
| Chile | Saint Lucia citizens are allowed to stay for 90 days |
| Colombia | St. Lucia citizens can stay for 90-180 days within one year |
| Comoros | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 45 days provided they have a valid onward ticket |
| Cook Islands | 31 days |
| Costa Rica | St. Lucia citizens are allowed to stay for 30 days |
| Croatia | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can spend 90 days of 180 days in the Schengen Area in Croatia |
| Cuba | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can stay for up to 30 days |
| Curacao | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can stay for 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days within a 180 days |
| Czech Republic | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Denmark | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Dominica | Freedom of movement for Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) states; ID card valid. Maximum of 180 days stay for holders of a St. Lucia passport. |
| Dominican Republic | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days |
| Ecuador | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days |
| Egypt | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 15 days |
| El Salvador | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can stay for a maximum of 90 days |
| Estonia | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Eswatini | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment |
| Falklands | 7 days, travel and medical insurance required. |
| Faroe Islands | The Faroe Islands are part of Denmark but not Schengen. You must apply for a visa via the Danish embassy |
| Fiji | St. Lucian citizens can spend 4 months in Fiji |
| Finland | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| France | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| French Guiana | up to 90 days in a 180-day period |
| French West Indies | up to 90 days in a 180-day period |
| Gambia | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 90 days |
| Germany | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Gibraltar | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can stay for up to 6 months |
| Greece | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Greenland | Greenland is part of Denmark but not Schengen. You must apply for a visa via the Danish embassy |
| Grenada | Freedom of movement for OECS states; ID card valid, maximum stay 180 days. |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Guinea-Bissau | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 90 days |
| Guyana | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 6 months; holders of a Caricom Certificate of Skills can indefinitely |
| Haiti | St. Lucia and Nevis citizens can stay for up to 3 months. |
| Honduras | St. Lucian citizens can spend up to 90 days in Honduras. |
| Hong Kong (SAR China) | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 90 days |
| Hungary | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Iceland | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Indonesia | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 30 days |
| Iran | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can stay for 30 days with an option to extend. |
| Ireland | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for up to 90 days |
| Israel | 3 months' stay permitted. |
| Italy | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Jamaica | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for up to 180 days, Caricom Skills Certificate holders can stay indefinitely. |
| Jordan | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment |
| Kenya | Holders of a St. Lucian passport can stay for 90 days |
| Kiribati | St. Lucian citizens can stay for up to 30 days. |
| Kosovo | 90 days within a 6-month period |
| Laos | Apply online prior to travelling to stay for 30 days. The stay is extendable to 60 days. General entry points: Wattay International Airport and the First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge Entry points Lalai, Lantui, Meuang mom, Pakxan, and Phoudou are open only to visa holders. |
| Latvia | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Lesotho | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Lithuania | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Luxembourg | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Macao | Holders of an St. Lucia passport can stay for 90 days |
| Madagascar | Apply and pay for the Madagascar e Visa onine prior to travelling. You can opt for a 30, 60, or 90-day visa or get a Visa on Arrival |
| Malawi | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 90 days |
| Malaysia | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 1 month. |
| Maldives | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 30 days or more |
| Malta | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Mauritania | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment |
| Mauritius | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 90 days |
| Micronesia | Saint Lucia citizens can stay for 30 days |
| Moldova | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days |
| Monaco | St Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Montenegro | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days |
| Montserrat | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment |
| Mozambique | Obtainable at all entry points, St. Lucian citizens can stay for 30 days provided you can prove your visiting for a holiday. Passport must have 6 months’ validity |
| Nepal | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days. Visa on Arrival is available at Tribhuvan International Airport. |
| Netherlands | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| New Caledonia | up to 90 days in a 180-day period |
| Nicaragua | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 90 days |
| Niue | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment |
| Norway | St Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Pakistan | St. Lucian passport holders can obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization. |
| Palau | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 30 days |
| Palestinian Territories | Saint Lucia citizens are allowed to stay for 21 days |
| Panama | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 180 days. 3 months' passport validity required. |
| Peru | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can stay for a maximum of 183 days |
| Philippines | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 30 days |
| Poland | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Portugal | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Romania | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days within 6 months |
| Rwanda | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 30 days if they apply online for an eVisa or for up to 90 with a Visa on Arrival |
| Samoa | St. Lucia passport holders can get a 60-day entry permit |
| San Marino | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 10 days. Schengen Area visa rules apply because access is through Italy. Traveller wishing to stay longer, must apply for a permit. |
| Senegal | Permission to stay for 1 month |
| Seychelles | Return ticket, accommodation information, and proof of funds required to obtain a 3-months visitor permit. |
| Sierra Leon | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 30-90 days. |
| Singapore | St. Lucian citizens are allowed to stay for 30 days |
| Slovakia | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Slovenia | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Solomon Islands | St. Lucian citizens can get a 3-months' visitor permit on arrival |
| Somalia | 30-day visitor permit is vailable at: Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport, Abdullahi Yusuf Airport , Kismay Airport, and Mogadishu Airport. |
| South Korea | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment |
| Spain | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Sri Lanka | Electronic Travel Authorisation required, available via online application. Applicant must have an onward ticket. The ETA is valid for 30 days. |
| St. Helena | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for up to 183 days. The passport must have 6 months of validity. Medical and travel insurance required. |
| St. Kitts and Nevis | Freedom of movement for OECS states; ID card valid |
| St. Maarten | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days |
| St. Pierre and Miquelon | up to 90 days in a 180-day period |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Freedom of movement for OECS states; ID card valid |
| Suriname | St. Lucia passport holders are allowed 6 months stay in Suriname. Indefinite stay is available to CARICOM Certificate of skill holders. |
| Sweden | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Switzerland | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area |
| Taiwan | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment |
| Tanzania | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days |
| Timor-Leste | Only available at the following entry points: Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port. St. Lucian citizens can stay for 30 days with this Visa |
| Togo | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 7 days |
| Tonga | Saint Lucia passport holders can stay for 31 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Caricom Certificate of Skills permits a longer stay, normally St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 6 months |
| Tunisia | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for up to 90 days. |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Saint Lucia passport holders are allowed to stay for 90 days |
| Tuvalu | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can stay for 1 month |
| Uganda | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can stay for 90 days |
| United Kingdom | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 6 months |
| Uzbekistan | St. Lucian citizens can stay for 30 days |
| Vanuatu | Saint Lucia citizens can stay for 90 days |
| Vatican City | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can stay for up to 90 days within 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Venezuela | St. Lucia passport holders can stay for 90 days. |
| Wallis and Futuna | up to 90 days in a 180-day period |
| Zambia | St. Lucian citizens can stay for up to 90 days as tourists or 30 days for business. |
| Zimbabwe | Holders of a St. Lucia passport can stay for 90 days |
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If you are interested in applying for Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment program, please don’t hesitate to call us for a free consultation. Sadaf Investment can help and guide you through the entire process of attaining St. Lucia citizenship and passport.