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Citizenship by investment
Saint LuciaSaint Lucia Citizenship by Investment · St Lucia passport
- From
- USD 240,000
- Timeline
- About 90 days
- From
- USD 240,000 ↗
- Citizenship in
- About 90 days
- Family
- Spouse, children, parents
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Visa-free
- 140+ countries
Why Saint Lucia
A Caribbean citizenship, four ways to qualify
Travel without a visa to more than 140 countries.
Your spouse, children up to 30 you fully support, and parents over 55.
Saint Lucia has no restrictions on dual citizenship.
You make the contributions once your application is approved.
How you qualify
Four routes, one advisor
Real estate
from USD300,000
A government-approved project. You keep the property for at least five years. ↗
Your advisor quotes the total for your family in writing before you start.
Legal framework
The law behind the Citizenship by Investment
The figures on this page come from the law of Saint Lucia and the official pages of its authorities. We check them regularly.
- Last regulatory update
- 23 March 2026. The 2026 Regulations added a built real estate option at USD 500,000 and capped approvals at 1,500 applications a year. Source ↗
- Information checked
Last change: 2024
Since 1 July 2024, the National Economic Fund contribution is USD 240,000 for an applicant with up to three dependants. Since 1 January 2026, applicants must meet residency and genuine link requirements. Since 23 March 2026, a built real estate option is available and approvals are capped at 1,500 applications a year.
See all legislation (7)
How the program has changed
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Aug 2015
Saint Lucia opens citizenship by investment. Citizenship by Investment Act, Cap. 1.20 ↗
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Jul 2024
National Economic Fund contribution of USD 240,000. Citizenship by Investment ↗
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Jan 2026
Residency and genuine link requirements apply. Citizenship by Investment ↗
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Mar 2026
Built real estate option added; annual cap on approvals. Citizenship by Investment ↗
Legislation in force
| Legislation | What it covers | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship by Investment Act, Cap. 1.20 (Act No. 14 of 2015) ↗ | Citizenship by investment: options and conditions | Laws of Saint Lucia, Revised Edition as at 31 December 2022 · 24 August 2015 |
| Citizenship by Investment Regulations (S.I. 89 of 2015) ↗ | Program procedure and fees | Statutory Instrument, 2015 |
| Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (S.I. 28 of 2024) ↗ | Enterprise project options | Statutory Instrument, 2024 · 8 March 2024 |
| Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 (S.I. 106 of 2024) ↗ | National Economic Fund contribution from 1 July 2024 | Extraordinary Gazette Vol. 193, Issue 23, 9 July 2024; deemed in force 1 July 2024 |
| Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Act, 2025 (No. 22 of 2025) ↗ | Residency and genuine link requirements from 2026 | Assented 3 November 2025 · 10 November 2025 |
| Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (S.I. 57 of 2026) ↗ | Due diligence fees and built real estate option | Extraordinary Gazette Vol. 195, Issue 6, 23 March 2026 |
| Other statutory instruments listed by the CIU (2016-2023) ↗ | Earlier amendments listed by the CIU | CIU legislation page · 2016-2023 |
Sources of the figures (3)
| # | Source | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizenship by Investment (Amendment)(No. 2) Regulations, 2024 (S.I. 106 of 2024), Schedule 2 para. 1 ↗ | From · National Economic Fund |
| 2 | S.I. 57 of 2026, reg. 12 (Schedule 2 para. 3, Option 3) ↗ | Enterprise project |
| 3 | S.I. 106 of 2024, Schedule 2 para. 2 ↗ | Government bonds · Real estate |
FAQs · Saint Lucia
What families ask about Saint Lucia
Short answers, each with its legal basis. Your advisor goes through the rest with you.
All questions, by countryWho can apply?
Applicants who pass the Citizenship by Investment Unit's due diligence, declare financial resources of at least US$350,000 in a sworn affidavit and make a qualifying contribution or investment, together with their qualifying dependants. Applications are submitted only through a licensed Authorised Agent; Orience works with its partner in Saint Lucia.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment Regulations (S.I. 89 of 2015), as amended ↗
What is the minimum investment and which routes exist?
A contribution of US$240,000 to the National Economic Fund for an applicant with up to three qualifying dependants; US$300,000 in National Action Bonds; US$300,000 in an approved real estate project; or US$250,000 in a Cabinet-approved enterprise project.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (S.I. 28 of 2024) ↗
How does the government bond option work?
You buy US$300,000 of National Action Bonds, whatever the number of dependants. The bonds bear no interest and are held for five years, after which the capital is returned. It suits families who prefer to recover the principal rather than make a contribution.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (S.I. 28 of 2024) ↗
Who can I include?
Your spouse; children of you or your spouse aged 21 or under; children up to 30 whom you fully support; parents of you or your spouse over 55 whom you fully support; unmarried siblings under 18 with parental consent; and any physically or mentally challenged person you fully support. Each qualifying dependant receives citizenship with you.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment Act, Cap. 1.20, as amended ↗
When do I pay the investment?
After approval. The qualifying investment is paid within 90 days of the grant of citizenship, so your capital is not committed until the Unit has approved your family.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment Regulations (S.I. 89 of 2015), as amended ↗
Can I keep my current passport?
Yes. The Constitution of Saint Lucia does not prohibit dual citizenship and only provides for voluntary renunciation, and the Citizenship by Investment Act registers you as a citizen without asking you to give up any other nationality. Confirm that your home country accepts a second passport.
Legal basis: Constitution of Saint Lucia, ss. 99-103; Citizenship by Investment Act 2015, s. 30 ↗
Can my children and grandchildren inherit it?
Under the Constitution, a child born abroad to a Saint Lucian citizen who did not obtain citizenship by that same rule is a citizen at birth, which covers citizens by investment; grandchildren born abroad to that child are not covered automatically. A later amendment to the Citizenship Act refers to a parent or grandparent who is a citizen by birth, so ask your advisor how the authorities apply it. Children born after approval can also be added.
Legal basis: Constitution of Saint Lucia, s. 101; Citizenship of Saint Lucia Act, s. 5 (Act No. 7 of 2024); CIP FAQ ↗
Which countries can I visit without a visa?
The Citizenship by Investment Unit states that Saint Lucian citizens can travel to more than 146 countries without a visa or with a visa on arrival, including the United Kingdom and the Schengen area. The list changes as agreements change, so check each destination before you travel.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment Unit, Saint Lucia ↗
Is there a limit on the number of applications?
Yes. Saint Lucia approves a maximum of 1,500 applications per year under the amended regulations. The cap protects the value of the program and means that complete, well-prepared files move faster. Orience files early in the year when a family's timing allows it.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (S.I. 57 of 2026) ↗
Do I have to take an oath?
Yes. Successful applicants take the prescribed oath or affirmation of allegiance and provide biometric data before the certificate of citizenship and the passport are issued. The Unit indicates where and how the oath is taken; Orience coordinates it with your Authorised Agent.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Act, 2025 (No. 22 of 2025) ↗
Who files the application?
Applications must be submitted through a licensed Authorised Agent in Saint Lucia; you cannot file directly with the Unit. Orience works with its licensed partner there, prepares the file with you and remains your single point of contact until the passports are delivered.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment Act, Cap. 1.20 ↗
What is the built real estate option?
An investment of US$500,000 in a completed apartment or villa in an approved real estate project, for the applicant and qualifying dependants. The property may not be sold or transferred for at least five years after the grant of citizenship and can be used or rented meanwhile.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 (S.I. 106 of 2024) ↗
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