Saint Lucia Program

For Citizenship by Investment

(29) 2023

Saint Lucia
• An island in the Caribbean Sea, famous for its natural
beauty.
• The capital city is Castries.
• Area: 617 sq. km (238 sq. mi).
• Population in 2022: 180,000
• Official language: English.
• Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), as it is tied to the
US Dollar.
• It gained its independence from the United Kingdom on
February 22nd, 1979.
• Saint Lucia is a member in the following organizations:
- Commonwealth (Commonwealth of Nations)
- The United Nations (UN)
- Organization of American States (OAS)
- Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
- Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)
- Member of the International Criminal Court
• Citizenship will be granted to new-born child for citizens
subject that application is submitted within one year from
birth and additional government fees to be paid.
• A person who was a qualifying dependent before the
application for citizenship was made could be added to the
application up to 5 years from the date of the initial
application.
• In case of previous UK visa refusals on the applicant’s current
passport (or any family member), the applicant cannot apply
to this program unless he/she has applied for the visa and
have it issued on his/her passport.
• Citizens of Russia and Belarus are not allowed to apply.
• Citizens of St. Lucia can hold other nationalities.
• There are no taxes on capital gains, net wealth or inheritance
for non-residents in Saint Lucia.
• When obtaining the citizenship through this program, the
applicant and his family members enjoy lifelong citizenships.
• Applications submission must be done exclusively through
authorized service providers and cannot be made directly to
the Citizenship by Investment Unit.

The Citizenship Program by Investment Program Terms and Conditions

• Saint Lucia citizenship through investment program was 1- Main applicant must be at least 18 years old.
established in 2015. The program will lead to grant a full 2- Clear criminal records for each family member.
citizenship and passport within 3-6 months from starting
3- Each Family member passes the medical test successfully.
the application.
• The Saint Lucia passport is respected and reputed
worldwide, ranked 27th globally and Saint Lucia passport
holders travel to more than 136 visa-free countries,
including:
UK, Ireland, Schengen countries, Hong Kong, Malaysia,
Singapore and other countries.
• The application includes the main applicant and the
financially dependents:
- Spouse, and single children until the age of 30.
- Parents (of the main applicant or spouse) over the age
of 55 (not necessarily residing at the same address).
- Single siblings (of the main applicant only) who are
under 18 years old and financially dependent on him.
- Parents and children with special needs (no age limit).
• No prior residence in Saint Lucia is required for the
citizenship.

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Non-Refundable Financial Contribution Option (Without Real-Estate Investment Option:

Real-Estate Investment):

1- Citizenship Fees (Financial Contribution): 1- Citizenship Fees (Government Fees):

Single Applicant $ 100,000 Application includes one applicant only $ 30,000

Applicant + Spouse $ 140,000
Applicant + Spouse $ 45,000
Applicant + Spouse + 2 children $ 150,000
Each additional dependent of a family of 4 $ 15,000 Each dependent (below the age of 18) $ 5,000
Each additional dependent (If spouse is not
$ 25,000 Each dependent (above the age of 18) $ 10,000
included)
Each dependent (after spouse + 4 dependents) $ 10,000
2- Fees:
2- Fees:
Due-Diligence fees for main Applicant $ 7,500
Due-Diligence fees for dependent over 16 $ 5,000 Due-Diligence fees for main Applicant $ 7,500
Processing Fees for main Applicant $ 2,000
Due-Diligence fees for dependent over 16 $ 5,000
Processing Fees for each dependent $ 1,000
Processing Fees for main Applicant $ 2,000
Passport Fees $ 300
Legal Fees $ 2,000 Processing Fees for each dependent $ 1,000
Professional Fees $ 10,000 Passport Fees $300
Legal Fees $ 2,000
Professional Fees $ 10,000

3- The minimum Real Estate Investment value = $200,000

• A registration fee of 9% is added.
• An applicant may re-sell his property after 5 years from
purchasing date.

Government Bonds:

Bond Amount Holding Period

Applicant and all dependents of any $300,000 5 Years
number
Fees:

Administrative Fees $50,000

Due-Diligence fees for main Applicant $7,500
Due-Diligence fees for dependent over 16 $5,000
Passport fees $300
Legal Fees $2,000
Professional Fees $10,000

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Professional fees include:

+ Attesting the documents on behalf of the Applicants through certified legal entities as per the conditions and regulations of the
program.
+ Legal Translating services as per the conditions and regulations of the program.
+ Appointing a Processing Consultant to follow-up and informing the applicants on all the updates and the progress of the
application.
+ Signing the forms in the Applicants’ office or home without the need of visiting our offices.
+ Submitting and receiving the documents on the registered address by Respect agents or through our DHL account.

Steps and Payment Schedule

Time Procedure Payment

Start the Application Sign the Service Agreement with Respect. Pay 50% of professional fees ($ 5,000)

Submit the needed information and documents. --

Pay the Due-Diligence Fees
+ Legal Fees
Once the documents are completed, the official
+ Processing Fees
application forms are received for signature.
1st Month + (10% of the Real Estate value for Real
Estate investment option)
The application will be submitted by the legal
representative to the Citizenship by Investment Unit
--
(CIU), then the CIU will start the Due-Diligence and will
review the information and documents provided.
In case of the presence of (initial) comments with the CIU
on the application (additional information or documents),
2nd Month --
we have to coordinate with the applicant to address
them.
Upon completion of the Due-Diligence and checking the
application, the CIU issues its (final) comments on the
application for processing, otherwise, the unit shall issue --
an approval letter of the application along with the
transfer instructions.
Once the approval is issued, the applicant is due to Pay Financial contribution or Real Estate
(3rd – 6th) Month
transfer the government fees + (The Financial investment balance
Contribution or the balance of the Real Estate + Passport fees
Investment). + 50% of professional fees ($ 5,000)

The CIU issues the Citizenship Certificates and the

--
Passports respectively.

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Documents Checklist

General Documentation Requirements:

▪ The applicants’ names must be matching with passport throughout all forms, documents, and translations.
▪ Documents must be recent (issued within 3 months).
▪ All required copies of the documents must be clear copies.
▪ All needed documents should be submitted to the CIU in one set.
▪ Respect will be handling the translation and authentication of documents by the company's lawyer.
▪ Additional documents may be required as per each case.
▪ Letters should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer

Citizenship by Investment Unit
Government of Saint Lucia
5th Floor Francis Compton Building
Castries
Saint Lucia

Copy or
# Document Notes
Original
1 Questionnaire for each family member E-mail (RESPECT will provide it)
All Current Passports for each family Coloured Must show the signature of the passport’s holder, date of
2
member Copy issue and date of expiry
Coloured
3 Valid visas for each family member (If applicable)
Copy
Coloured
4 Birth Certificate for each family member Issued from country of birth
Copy
National ID Card for each family member Coloured
5 (If applicable)
18 years old and above Copy
Residency Card/Visa for each family Coloured
6 (If applicable)
member Copy
Driver’s license for each family member Coloured
7 (If applicable)
18 years old and above Copy
8 Marriage Certificate/Contract Copy (If applicable)

9 Divorce Certificate / Death Certificate Copy (If applicable)

Military Service Certificate or Exemption
10 Certificate for each family member 18 Copy (If applicable)
years old and above
Certificate of Citizenship for each family
11 Copy (If applicable)
member
E-mail /
12 Digital Photo for each family member (as per photos specifications)
Digital
Detailed CV for each family member 18
13 E-mail (RESPECT will provide a draft)
years old and above
Education certificate for each family
14 Copy For all completed higher degrees
member 18 years old and above
Enrolment Letter or transcript for children
15 Original --
aged 18 years old and above)

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Evidence of Residential address:

• National Address Certificate; or Must include the main applicant’s name and complete
16 Original
• Electricity or water recent bill; or address
• Bank statement
• Issued by a lawyer, accountant, or other professionals
Professional Reference letter for the main who have dealt with the main applicant for not less than
17 Original
applicant only 3 years.
(RESPECT will provide a draft)
The Commercial Registration of the
18 company for the main applicant only Copy For all current companies
(if business owner)
• that the applicant has been dealing with for at least two
Bank Reference Letter for the main years.
19 Original
applicant only • Issued on the bank letterhead.
(RESPECT will provide a draft)
Bank Statement for the main applicant • of the last 12 months before applying to the program
20 Original
only • from the same bank issued bank reference letter
Documents to confirm the net worth for
21 Original • Balance available in bank statements or receipt vouchers.
not less than $250,000 USD
(RESPECT will provide the medical forms to be completed
Medical Forms (SL8) for each family and signed by a doctor)
22 Original
member • Please provide a copy of the professional License of the
doctor who completed the medical forms.
• Country of birth
Police Clearance Certificates for each
• Country of current residency
23 family member 16 years old and above Original
• Countries where the member resided for a continuous
from the:
period of 12 months in the past 10 years.
Certificate of name change for each family
24 Copy (If applicable)
member

Special Cases (If applicable):

* in case one parent of the child (below 18

• Consent Letter or copy of the Custody or legal
years old) is not included in the Original
guardianship records
application, the parent should provide:
--
Or
* in case sibling is included in the • Passport Copy with signature page or ID Card with photo
Copy
application, both parents should provide: and signature

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PHOTO SPECIFICATION ‫مواصفات الصور الشخصية‬

1. Taken within the last six months. .‫ أشهر‬6 ‫عمر الصورة ال يزيد عن‬ 1

2. A full front close-up view of the head and shoulders with head ‫يجب أن تكون الصورة قريبة على الرأس واألكتاف وأن یظھر الرأس‬ 2
covering 70% to 80% of the photograph. .‫ من الصورة‬%80 ‫ إلى‬% 70 ‫بنسبة‬
3. Without sunglasses. Tinted prescription glasses may be worn as ‫ و يسمح بنظارات طبیة أو مظللة على أن تظھر‬،‫دون نظارت شمسية‬ 3
long as eyes are still visible. .‫العیون بوضوح من خاللھا‬
4. Be taken with neutral expression (not smiling or frowning) and ‫يجب إلتقاط الصورة دون تعبیرات في الوجه (ابتسام أو عبوس) مع إبقاء‬ 4
with closing the mouth. .‫الفم مغلقا‬
5. Show your looking straight to the camera, your eyes open, no ‫ و أن يتم رفع الشعر بحيث ال‬،‫ العیون مفتوحة‬،‫توجيه النظر إلى الكاميرا‬ 5
hair covering your eyes and ears, and without any head covering ،‫ و دون غطاء للرأس (في حالة الحجاب‬،‫یغطي الشعر العینین و ال األذنین‬
(In case of head covering, refer to #6). .)6 ‫أنظر رقم‬
6. If there’s a head covering, please make sure that this must be ‫ و‬،‫ یجب استخدام حجاب باللون األسود‬،‫في حالة الحجاب للسیدات‬ 6
BLACK in color, show clearly both EARS, HAIRLINE, and ‫ و‬،)‫ و خط الشعر األمامي (بدء الشعر‬،‫یوضع بطریقة تظھر األذنین‬
SHOULDERS as per example below. .‫الكتفین حسب المثال أدناه‬
7. Taken with dark-colored clothes. .‫يجب ارتداء مالبس بلون دا كن‬ 7
8. A true image and not altered in any way, with a plain, light ،‫ صافیة‬،‫ حقیقیة و غیر معالجة بأي طریقة‬،‫الصورة یجب أن تكون مل ّونة‬ 8
colored background, clear, sharp and in focus. .‫ و واضحة تماما‬،‫مع خلفیة بیضاء‬
9. Approximately size: 50 mm width x 50 mm length, of good ‫ و‬،‫ ملم‬50 ‫تقريبا ً مقاس الصورة (من داخل اإلطار إن وجد) الطول‬ 9
quality color and on high quality paper. .‫ ملونة وعلى ورق ذات جودة عالية‬،‫ ملم‬50 ‫العرض‬
10. Digital photo for each applicant by e-mail. .‫صورة ديجيتال لكل متقدّم ترسل بالبريد اإللكتروني‬ 10

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St. Lucia Passport from inside:

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St. Lucia passport holders can enter

136 countries visa-free (or visa on arrival) including:

United Kingdom El Salvador Lesotho Samoa

Andorra Estonia Liechtenstein San Marino
Antigua and Barbuda Ethiopia Lithuania Senegal
Argentina Fiji Luxembourg Seychelles
Armenia Finland Macao Singapore
Austria France Madagascar Slovakia
Bahamas Gabon Malawi Slovenia
Bangladesh Gambia Malaysia Solomon Islands
Barbados Germany Maldives Somalia
Belgium Greece Malta South Korea
Belize Grenada Mauritania Spain
Benin Guatemala Mauritius Sri Lanka
Bolivia Guinea-Bissau Micronesia St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Bosnia and Herzegovina Guyana Moldova Suriname
Botswana Haiti Monaco Swaziland
Bulgaria Honduras Montenegro Sweden
Cambodia Hong Kong Mozambique Switzerland
Cape Verde Hungary Nepal Taiwan
Chile Iceland Netherlands Tanzania
Colombia India Nicaragua Timor-Leste
Comoros Indonesia Norway Togo
Costa Rica Iran Palau Tonga
Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Ireland Palestinian Territories Trinidad and Tobago
Croatia Occupied Palestine 1948 Panama Tunisia
Cuba Italy Peru Turkey
Cyprus Jamaica Philippines Tuvalu
Czechia Jordan Poland Uganda
Denmark Kenya Portugal Vanuatu
Djibouti Kiribati Qatar Vatican City
Dominica Kosovo Romania Venezuela
Dominican Republic Laos Rwanda Zambia
Ecuador Latvia Saint Kitts and Nevis Zimbabwe
Egypt

A Saint Lucia passport holder can also obtain a visa to Canada and the United States easily when applying for a visa request.

Note: This list is subject to constant change, please refer to www.passportindex.org for updated information or check the
MOFA websites for related countries.

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