Visa-free travel
holders of Saint Lucia passport can travel to 145 countries including the Schengen countries freely and can either obtain vise on arrival or online as well.
An island reflecting the magnificence of nature with its white sand beaches, green mountaintops and rain forests, Saint Lucia’s CBI was initiated in 2015, under the Citizenship Investment Act. The geographical location of the island along the equator guarantees and tropical atmosphere throughout the year. With investments starting from USD 100,000, in four different streams, Saint Lucia’s citizenship can be acquired through a simple process, while receiving returns on investment and access to 146 countries across the globe.
At Igmigration,, we have an efficacious and discerning team with a complete understanding of the different investment options and the complete process of the acquisition of passport. We facilitate the clients throughout the process, from earmarking of the real-estate property to funding, and onwards to the submission of documentation.
holders of Saint Lucia passport can travel to 145 countries including the Schengen countries freely and can either obtain vise on arrival or online as well.
it gives the benefit to the investor to acquire the citizenship without residing there.
During five to seven years the investors have to hold the investment, they are facilitated with the returns on the invested amounts in real-estate and government bonds. In addition, the property can be sold once the designated period has passed.
Through the tourist visa for US, the passport holder can get access for a 10-year period during which time they can stay in the US for six-months each year, for a wide array of reasons including tourism, business and medical treatments.
Residents of Saint Lucia are exempted from paying taxes on salaries, capital gains, or inheritance. Social contribution for employees are 5% of their salaries.
Donations are made to the National Economic Fund by investors. The money from the fund is used by the Saint Lucia government for things like healthcare, education, tourism, culture, and renewable energy. The donation has no cash value and is non-refundable.
| Investor | Married Couple | Family of 4 excluding siblings | Family of 5 or more people | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contribution to the Fund | $100,000 | $140,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 + $15,000 per family per family from the fifth applicant |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $12,500 | $7,500 for the investor and $5000 per family member over 16 years old | $7,500 for the investor and $5000 per family member over 16 years old |
| Other Fees | $3,050 | $4,550 | $6,550+ | $8,550+ |
The first option available to the applicants is acquisition of passport through purchase of bonds worth USD 500,000/-. An additional option which was launched during the COVID pandemic is purchase of the same bonds at 50% discount, for USD 250,000/-. The latter option will discontinue after December 2022.
| Investor | Married Couple | Family of 4 excluding siblings | Family of 5 or more people | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase of Bonds | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| Administrative Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $12,500 | $7,500 for the investor and $5000 per family member over 16 years old | $7,500 for the investor and $5000 per family member over 16 years old |
| Other Fees | $3,050 | $4,550 | $6,550+ | $8,550+ |
The property can be sold after five years of holding period.
| Investor | Married Couple | Family of 4 | Family of 5 or more | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase of Real Estate | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Administrative Fee | $30,000 | $45,100 | $30,000 per investor +$15,000 for spouse +$5,000 for each family member up to18 years old +$10,000 for each family 18 years old/older | $30,000 per investor +$15,000 for spouse +$5,000 for each family member up to18 years old +$10,000 for each family 18 years old/older +$10,000 for each family member from 5th |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $12,500 | $7,500 for the investor and $5000 per family member over 16 years old | $7,500 for the investor and $5000 per family member over 16 years old |
| Other Fees | $3,050 | $5,000 | $8,000 | $10,000 |
For your convenience, the following forms are referred to as:
Documents that must be submitted:
Additional information required from the principal applicant includes: