How Much Does St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Cost?
National Economic Fund (NEF): US$240,000 for the applicant and up to three qualifying dependants, plus US$10,000 for each additional dependant under 18 and US$20,000 for each additional dependant over 18 (CIP Saint Lucia).
National Action Bond: US$300,000 for any number of dependants, plus a non-refundable US$50,000 administration fee. The bonds pay no interest and must stay registered in your name for five years from first issue.
Approved real estate: US$300,000 in an approved high-end branded hotel, resort or boutique property, with title in your name. Administration fees are US$30,000 for an applicant alone or US$45,000 with a spouse, plus US$5,000 per dependant under 18 and US$10,000 per dependant over 18.
Enterprise project: US$3,500,000 for a sole applicant, or US$6,000,000 for a joint venture in which each applicant contributes at least US$1,000,000, plus a US$50,000 administration fee.
Fees due on submission on every option: processing US$2,000 for the main applicant and US$1,000 per dependant; due diligence US$8,000 for the main applicant and US$5,000 per dependant over 16.
The programme's FAQ page still shows older, lower prices. The investment page linked above carries the current figures.
How Long Does St Lucia Take, and Is There an Interview?
The CIP FAQ says a grant takes about 90 days from the date your Authorised Agent is told the application has been accepted for processing. An applicant interview and identity verification process has applied to all applications received since 4 September 2023; it applies to, and is paid by, the main applicant only (CIP Saint Lucia).
Only your Authorised Agent can check the status of your application. Once citizenship is granted, you make the investment and sign an oath of allegiance before an attorney-at-law, a Saint Lucia consular officer or honorary consul, or a notary. The programme issues a Certificate of Registration, and your agent then applies to the Immigration Department for your passport (CIP Saint Lucia FAQs).
Who Qualifies as a Dependant in St Lucia?
A spouse; children aged 21 or under; children up to 30 who are fully supported; children of any age who are physically or mentally challenged and fully supported; parents of the applicant or spouse over 55 who are fully supported; and unmarried siblings under 18 with parental consent (CIP Saint Lucia FAQs).
After citizenship, you can add a newborn (12 months or younger) for US$5,000, a spouse for US$35,000 and another qualifying dependant for US$25,000 through the National Economic Fund.
