How much Saint Lucia citizenship costs in 2026

7 min read · Published 6 October 2026 · Updated 7 October 2026

The $240,000 contribution covers a family of up to four, and government bonds let you get the principal back after 5 years. The programme is closed to Russian and Belarusian citizens.

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Key point	2026 figures
Minimum contribution	$240,000 for a family of up to 4
Applicant fees and due diligence	$10,000
Bonds instead of the contribution	$300,000 for 5 years plus a $50,000 fee
Property instead of the contribution	from $300,000, held 5 years
Timeline	about 90 days officially, longer in practice
Russian and Belarusian citizens	programme closed
Dual citizenship	allowed

Amounts checked: 2026-10-06

Saint Lucia offers a rare choice: instead of a non-refundable contribution, buy government bonds and get the money back after 5 years. It does not accept applications from Russian and Belarusian citizens. Their open options are Vanuatu citizenship and Turkish citizenship.

For everyone else the $240,000 contribution comes with processing and due diligence fees for each family member over 16. Below are all the cost items, family amounts, timelines and what happens on refusal.

What the cost is made of

Cost item	Amount	Who pays
Government fund contribution	from $240,000	main applicant
Application processing	$2,000	once per application
Main applicant due diligence	$8,000	once per application
Government bonds instead of the contribution	$300,000 for 5 years with no interest plus a $50,000 fee	main applicant
Property in an approved project instead of the contribution	from $300,000, held 5 years	main applicant
Infrastructure project instead of the contribution	from $250,000	main applicant
Fourth and further family members	$10,000 under 18, $20,000 over 18	each beyond the core family
Medical certificates, apostilles and translations	from $300	each family member

Fees and due diligence are paid on filing, and the contribution only after approval. Bonds are repaid after 5 years, but the $50,000 fee is not.

Applications go only through a licensed agent: the citizenship by investment unit does not accept them directly.

The contribution is $240,000, but you pay it only after approval

The biggest losses in Saint Lucia's programme come not from the contribution but from fees and due diligence on refusal: $10,000 for the applicant and $6,000 for each family member over 16 are not refunded. Refusals come from unproven source of funds, a failed interview or citizenship of a restricted country. Murblz checks eligibility before filing, prepares source-of-funds documents and prepares you for the interview.

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How much Saint Lucia citizenship costs per family member

The $240,000 National Economic Fund contribution covers the applicant and three family members. From the fourth family member on, the surcharge is $10,000 under 18 and $20,000 over 18.

Who	Fund contribution	Processing fee	Due diligence
Main applicant	$240,000	$2,000	$8,000
Spouse	included	$1,000	$5,000
Child over 16	included	$1,000	$5,000
Child aged 16 or under	included	$1,000	none
Parent	included	$1,000	$5,000
Fourth and further family members under 18	$10,000	-	-
Fourth and further family members over 18	$20,000	-	-

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How much it costs for a family of 2, 3 and 4

Family	Minimum
Two adults	from $250,000
Two adults and a child	from $250,000
Two adults and two children	from $250,000

The $240,000 contribution covers the applicant and three family members. Processing is $2,000 for the applicant and $1,000 per family member, and due diligence $8,000 for the applicant and $5,000 for each person over 16.

What the cost does not include

medical certificates and tests;
apostilles, translations and police certificates;
taxes and charges on a property purchase, if you take that route;
the $50,000 administrative fee if you choose bonds;
surcharges for family members beyond the core family;
flights, if you choose to attend the interview in person.

Timeline by step

Step	Time
Pre-check: eligibility and source of funds	1-2 weeks
Filing through a licensed agent and paying fees	1-2 weeks
Due diligence and the applicant's interview	2-4 months
Approval and payment of the contribution or bond purchase	after the checks
Oath, citizenship certificate and passport	2-4 weeks

The Citizenship by Investment Unit quotes about 90 days from acceptance of the application to the decision; in practice it takes longer. Since 4 September 2023 the main applicant has an interview and identity check. After citizenship the Caribbean states agreed a common presence standard of at least 30 days on the island in the first 5 years.

Is money refunded if you are refused

The fund contribution is paid only after approval, so it is not lost if due diligence fails. Processing and due diligence fees are not refunded.

Bonds and property can be turned back into money after 5 years while keeping citizenship. Administrative fees are not refunded.

Comparison with neighbouring programmes

Country	Route	Minimum for one	Time	Dual citizenship
Dominica	Fund contribution or real estate	from $210,000	3-6 months	allowed
Saint Kitts and Nevis	Government fund contribution	from $260,000	3-6 months	allowed
Vanuatu	Government fund contribution under the DSP	from $135,000	Usually 1-3 months	allowed

On the contribution Saint Lucia sits between Dominica and St Kitts, but it offers a refundable bond option. Caribbean programmes are closed to Russian and Belarusian citizens; the open alternative with a similar timeline is Vanuatu.

Bonds or a contribution: which works out cheaper

The $240,000 contribution goes to the state for good. Bonds cost $300,000 plus a $50,000 fee, but the $300,000 comes back after 5 years. Example calculation: the real price of the bonds is the $50,000 fee plus what that $300,000 would have earned elsewhere over 5 years.

If you have spare money and do not mind freezing it for 5 years without interest, bonds usually cost less than the contribution. If not, the contribution is simpler.

What Russian and Belarusian citizens can do

Since 15 February 2023 Saint Lucia has not accepted applications from Russian and Belarusian citizens. A second passport for investment is open to them in Vanuatu, with no trip and in a few months, and in Turkey through a property purchase.

Documents and where to get them

passports, birth and marriage certificates with apostilles;
police certificates from your country of citizenship and every country where you lived more than 6 months;
a medical certificate and tests;
proof of source of funds: statements, asset sale contracts, tax returns;
a bank reference;
photos and forms for each family member.

Documents in other languages are translated into English. Certificates older than three to six months are usually asked to be replaced.

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FAQ

How much does Saint Lucia citizenship cost in 2026?

The National Economic Fund contribution is $240,000 for a family of up to four. On top come fees and due diligence: $10,000 for the main applicant and $6,000 for each family member over 16.

Can Russian citizens get Saint Lucia citizenship?

No, since 15 February 2023 applications from Russian and Belarusian citizens are not accepted. The open alternatives are Vanuatu and Turkey.

Can you get your money back from Saint Lucia citizenship?

Yes, if you choose government bonds: the $300,000 is repaid after 5 years. The $50,000 administrative fee is not.

Can you get Saint Lucia citizenship through real estate?

Yes, a unit in an approved project from $300,000, held for at least 5 years.

How much does Saint Lucia citizenship cost for a family of four?

A $240,000 contribution for all plus fees and due diligence: $10,000 for the applicant, $6,000 for each family member over 16 and $1,000 for a younger child.

Is the money refunded on refusal?

The contribution is paid only after approval, so it is not lost. Processing and due diligence fees are not refunded.

Is there an interview for Saint Lucia citizenship?

Yes, since 4 September 2023 the main applicant has an interview and identity check.

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