St.Lucia
Saint Lucia is a volcanic island located in the Caribbean in the Atlantic Ocean. Its coast is home to volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, luxury resorts and fishing villages with tropical climate all year round, it is a perfect getaway destination.
Although 95 percent of the country’s population speak Creole French, the official language in St. Lucia is English. The country is a member of the British Commonwealth and the United Nations and the legal system in Saint Lucia is well-respected and based on English law.
Benefits of the program
Irrevocable citizenship which is passed on from generation to generation.
No inheritance or inheritance tax and no worldwide income tax.
Economically legal and socially stable country that is part of the Commonwealth with a democracy based on the British parliamentary system.
Due to the popularity of Saint Lucia as a tourist destination, there are many non-stop flights from the United States and Europe.
OPTIONS AND SCALE OF FEES
OPTION 1 Donation to the government's National Economic Fund (NEF)
Non-refundable financial contribution to a government fund. The cost varies depending on the number of applicants and their age.
PROGRAM FEES
US $ 100,000 for a single applicant
US $ 140,000 for a principal applicant and his or her spouse
$ 150,000 for the principal applicant, spouse and 2 eligible dependents under the age of 18
For other qualified people
US $ 25,000 for each additional eligible dependent, of any age
US $ 15,000 for each eligible dependent in addition to a family of four
500 USD for a newborn baby of a citizen (child 12 months and under)
$ 25,000 for an eligible dependent of a citizen other than a spouse.
NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEES
US $ 2,000 for the principal applicant
DUE DILIGENCE COSTS
US $ 7,500 for the principal applicant
US $ 5,000 for eligible dependents aged
16+
$ 1,000 for each eligible dependent option
Option 2 Real estate investment
Saint Lucia has a huge draw for visitors and tourists and prides itself on the range of real estate it offers. The Citizen Investment Program is an option for investors in approved real estate projects in the following categories:
Premium branded hotels and resorts
Upscale charming properties
Any other project that the Minister, on the recommendation of the Saint Lucia Citizenship Investment Office and after consultation with the Cabinet, deems necessary
Investment in real estate through one of the real estate assets approved by the government; freehold ownership with title deed and hotel shares with a minimum investment of 300,000 USD.
NON-REFUNDABLE ADMINISTRATION FEES
US $ 30,000 for a single applicant
US $ 45,000 for an applicant who applies with his or her spouse
$ 10,000 for each eligible dependent (18 years and over)
US $ 5,000 for each eligible dependent (under 18)
USD 10,000 for an applicant applying with their spouse and more than four dependents.
DUE DILIGENCE COSTS
US $ 7,500 for the principal applicant
US $ 5,000 for eligible dependents aged 16+
Location
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