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Citizenship by Investment Programme Saint Lucia
Active as of 27 October 2026
The Citizenship by Investment Unit lists the National Economic Fund, National Action Bond, real estate and enterprise options on its official site as of 27 October 2026.
Investment routes
| Route | Minimum | Holding period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| donation/fund1 | USD 240,000 | National Economic Fund (NEF). USD 240,000 for an applicant alone or with up to three qualifying dependants, plus USD 10,000 for each additional dependant under 18 and USD 20,000 for each additional dependant over 18. | |
| bonds1 | USD 300,000 | 5 years from first issue | National Action Bond, non interest bearing, registered in the applicant's name. A non refundable administrative fee of USD 50,000 applies. |
| real estate1 | USD 300,000 | Approved real estate project, plus administrative fees. | |
| business/enterprise1 | USD 250,000 | Enterprise project, option 3, for an applicant alone or with up to three dependants, plus fees. Option 1 requires USD 3,500,000 for a sole applicant and option 2 requires USD 6,000,000 in a joint venture with at least USD 1,000,000 from each applicant. |
Government and due diligence fees
| Fee | Applies to | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| application processing fee1 | main applicant | USD 2,000 |
| application processing fee1 | each qualifying dependant | USD 1,000 |
| due diligence fee1 | main applicant | USD 8,000 |
| due diligence fee1 | each qualifying dependant over 16 | USD 5,000 |
| administrative fee (National Action Bond)1 | per application | USD 50,000 |
| administrative fee (real estate)1 | applicant alone | USD 30,000 |
| administrative fee (real estate)1 | applicant with spouse | USD 45,000 |
Rules
Legal basis
Citizenship by Investment Act No. 14 of 2015 and Citizenship by Investment Saint Lucia Regulations S.I. 89 of 2015, as amended (most recent listed amendment, Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations No. 57 of 2026)
Due diligence
The Unit describes vetting that engages law enforcement and third party due diligence firms. Since 4 September 2023 the main applicant must attend an interview with identity verification.
Residence requirement
No residence requirement is stated on the official pages checked.
Programme history
- Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations No. 57 of 2026 listed by the Unit.2
- OECS Heads of Government announced the signing of the ECCIRA agreement establishing a regional regulator.5
- Regional minimum price of USD 200,000 under the Memorandum of Agreement took effect.3
- Saint Lucia and four other Eastern Caribbean states published a Memorandum of Agreement on citizenship by investment programmes.3
- Interviews and identity verification for the main applicant began for applications received from this date.1
- Canada announced that eligible Saint Lucia nationals could apply for an electronic travel authorization for air travel instead of a visa if they had held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or held a valid US non immigrant visa.4
Official programme site: www.cipsaintlucia.com
Sources
- Citizenship by Investment Unit, Saint Lucia, Citizenship by Investment options (27 October 2026) · official
- Citizenship by Investment Unit, Saint Lucia, Citizenship by Investment Legislation (27 October 2026) · official
- Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Lucia, Caribbean countries pressing forward with the implementation of the Memorandum of Agreement on Citizenship by Investment Programmes (24 June 2024) · official
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada (6 June 2023) · official
- OECS Commission, OECS Sets Standards For Citizenship By Investment Programmes (CBI/CIP) to Safeguard Their Integrity and Sustainability (23 September 2025) · official
Figures are the minimums and fees stated by the programme or its regulations on the date shown. Agents' fees and other costs are extra. This is not investment or immigration advice.