Program Overview
The citizenship by investment program in St. Lucia was established in 2015 under the Citizenship-by-Initiation Act, making it the newest program among the Caribbean countries. The program was designed to attract foreign investors through 3 investment options and is the only country that offers a government bond investment scheme.
Program Benefits
Time To Citizenship
3-6 months
Visa Free Travel
146 countries
Passport Rank
29th In the world
No Residency Requirements
No Worldwide Taxation or Inheritance Tax
Citizenship Program Established in 2015
Program Benefits
Time To Citizenship
3-6 months
Visa Free Travel
146 countries
Passport Rank
29th In the world
No Residency Requirements
No Worldwide Taxation or Inheritance Tax
Citizenship Program Established in 2015
Country Overview
St. Lucia is a volcanic island in the Caribbean, located in the Atlantic Ocean. It has volcanic beaches, luxury resorts, fishing towns, and reef-diving sites, all of which are surrounded by a tropical environment.
“The Helen of the west indies” has been a favorite of international travel awards for years.
St. Lucia is a stunning Caribbean island well known for its breathtaking views, mountains, nature trails, beaches, hotels, events, cuisines, and rums.
Capital
Castries
Population
164,464
Language
English/Creole French
Currency
East Caribbean Dollars (XCD)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 2.7 XCD
Government Type
Parliament and Commonwealth Realm
Country Overview
St. Lucia is a volcanic island in the Caribbean, located in the Atlantic Ocean. It has volcanic beaches, luxury resorts, fishing towns, and reef-diving sites, all of which are surrounded by a tropical environment.
“The Helen of the west indies” has been a favorite of international travel awards for years.
St. Lucia is a stunning Caribbean island well known for its breathtaking views, mountains, nature trails, beaches, hotels, events, cuisines, and rums.
Capital
Castries
Population
164,464
Language
English/Creole French
Currency
East Caribbean Dollars (XCD)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 2.7 XCD
Government Type
Parliament and Commonwealth Realm
Investment Options
There are 3 types of investment options to obtain the citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda:
Option 1: Contribution to the National Economic Fund (NEF) starting at $100,000
Option 2: Real Estate investment in government approved projects starting at $300,000
Option 3: Investment in government bonds starting at $250,000
Visa Free Countries
146 Countries
* Visa on arrival
Americas
Argentina
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
French Guiana
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Suriname
Venezuela
Europe
Andorra
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Monaco
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Vatican City
Asia
Bangladesh*
Cambodia *
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Indonesia
Laos *
Macau (SAR China) *
Malaysia
Maldives *
Nepal *
Pakistan **
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka **
Taiwan
Timor-Leste *
Uzbekistan
Oceania
Cook Islands
Fiji
French Polynesia
Kiribati
Micronesia
New Caledonia
Niue
Palau Islands *
Samoa *
Solomon Islands *
Tonga *
Tuvalu *
Vanuatu
Africa
Botswana
Cape Verde Islands *
Comores Islands *
Egypt *
Eswatini
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau *
Kenya
Lesotho
Madagascar *
Malawi
Mauritania *
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mozambique *
Reunion
Rwanda
Senegal
Seychelles *
Sierra Leone *
Somalia *
St. Helena *
Tanzania
Togo *
Tunisia
Uganda *
Zambia
Zimbabwe
E-Visa
Australia - Online Visa
Bahrain
Gabon
Georgia
India
Turkey
Caribbean
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Cuba
Curacao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
French West Indies
Grenada
Haiti
Jamaica
Montserrat
Netherland Antilles
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Maarten
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Middle East
Armenia *
Iran *
Israel
Jordan *
Palestinian Territory
*The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government’s policy and so is access to these countries.
Member of the Organization of American States since 2012
Member of the United Nations since 1979
Member of World Trade Organization since 1995
Member of Organization International de la Francophonie 1981
Member of the Organization of American States since 2012
Member of the United Nations since 1979
Member of World Trade Organization since 1995
Member of Organization International de la Francophonie 1981
Member of the British Commonwealth since 1979
Member of Caricom since 1974
Member of the British Commonwealth since 1979
