Saint Lucia citizenship by investment
One of the most transparent Caribbean citizenship programs, combining reliability, a wide choice of investment options, and visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 143 destinations.
Saint Lucia is one of the newest and most transparent Caribbean citizenship programs. Citizenship is lifelong, can be passed on to descendants, and does not require renouncing previous nationality or residing on the island.
Legal framework
The program is set out in the Citizenship by Investment Act No. 14 of 2015. An investor must be at least 18, have a clean criminal record, provide proof of the legal source of funds and pass due diligence checks. Applications must be submitted only through an authorised agent.
Investment options
- National Economic Fund (NEF). $240,000 for a single applicant, $250,000 for a main applicant with a spouse or a family of up to four, +$15,000 per additional dependent.
- Real estate. From $300,000, held for at least 5 years; citizenship remains valid after resale.
- Government bonds. Non-interest-bearing bonds held for 5 years, with a $50,000 administrative fee.
- Enterprise project. From $3,500,000 for a single investor, or $1,000,000 per person in a joint project totaling at least $6,000,000.
Exact timelines and amounts depend on your situation. On a free consultation we check your documents and tell you honestly whether the program fits.
What it costs in 2026
National Economic Fund contribution
- Applicant with up to three family members - $240,000.
- Each additional member under 18 - $10,000, over 18 - $20,000.
Approved real estate
- A property from $300,000, held for at least 5 years.
- Administration fee: $30,000 alone, $45,000 with a spouse, $5,000 per child under 18 and $10,000 per member over 18.
Government bonds
- $300,000 for 5 years, interest-free, plus a $50,000 administration fee.
Fees for every option
- Processing - $2,000 for the main applicant and $1,000 per family member.
- Due diligence - $8,000 for the main applicant and $5,000 per family member over 16.
- Certificates, translations, apostilles, medical tests - a few thousand dollars per family.
- Passports - a government fee for each.
- Saint Lucia company registration with us - from $4,800 per our service catalogue.
- Our programme support - quoted after a consultation, depending on the option and family.
We will work out the total for your family in the chat.
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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 | - | - |
We will calculate online the full cost for your family: the contribution, fees for each member and due diligence.
Who can be included
- A spouse.
- Children up to 21, and up to 30 if fully supported by you.
- Children of any age with a disability who are supported by you.
- Parents of the applicant or spouse over 55 who are supported by you.
- Unmarried siblings under 18 with parental consent.
After citizenship is granted you can add children born later, a new spouse and family members who qualified at the time of the application, within 5 years. The contribution is $5,000 for a newborn, $35,000 for a spouse and $25,000 for another family member.
Documents and where to get them
- Passports and national ID cards of all family members.
- Birth and marriage certificates from the civil registry, apostilled with certified English translations.
- Police certificates from your country of citizenship and every country where you lived for more than 6 months in the last 10 years, for everyone over 16.
- Medical certificates with tests, from your doctor on the programme form.
- Bank references and statements from your bank.
- Proof of source of funds - contracts, dividends, sale of a business or property, tax returns.
- A professional reference and CV.
- Photos to programme requirements.
Documents not in English are submitted in the original or a certified copy together with a certified translation.
Requirements and common refusals
- A restricted nationality. Since 15 February 2023, applications from Russian and Belarusian citizens are suspended, and other countries are restricted too.
- Adverse due diligence - criminal cases, sanctions lists, fraud reports, unexplained links to politically exposed persons.
- Incomplete disclosure - hidden convictions, visa refusals, other citizenships. Lying on the form is grounds for refusal and later deprivation of citizenship.
- Unclear source of funds for the investment.
- A failed interview - the applicant cannot explain their income or reason for citizenship.
Taxes
A Saint Lucia passport creates no tax by itself: only tax residents and income earned on the island are taxed.
- Income tax for residents - from 10% to 30%.
- No capital gains, inheritance, gift or wealth tax.
- Value added tax - 12.5%, lower in tourism.
If you remain resident in your home country, it still taxes your worldwide income.
What changes in 2026
- A common regulator. Five Eastern Caribbean countries are setting up a single supervisory body for citizenship by investment. The regional minimum is $200,000, and Saint Lucia keeps $240,000.
- Stricter checks. An interview with the main applicant, police vetting before filing and data sharing across the region.
- Visa-free travel to the EU. The EU adopted rules allowing it to suspend visa-free travel for countries with such programmes. So vetting is getting stricter and terms may change.
- Russian and Belarusian citizens are still not accepted.
Alternatives to compare
- Grenada citizenship - also Caribbean, plus a route to a US treaty investor visa.
- Antigua and Barbuda citizenship - similar investments, with 5 days in the country over 5 years.
- Turkish citizenship - through property from $400,000, open to Russian citizens.
How we work
- We check your family, citizenships and source of funds before any fees are paid.
- We choose the investment option and project.
- We collect, translate and legalise documents and prepare you for the interview.
- We file through a licensed agent and track the review.
- We arrange the oath, the certificate and the passports.
We fix our fee in writing after a consultation.
What changed
- Selling citizenship became a ground to suspend visa-free travel. Before: Visa-free travel was suspended over irregular migration and security threats. Now: The EU can suspend visa-free travel for a country that sells citizenship without a genuine link. Official source
Benefits of Saint Lucia citizenship
Visa-free travel
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 143 destinations, including the Schengen Area and major Asian destinations. The UK has required a visa from Saint Lucian citizens since 5 March 2026.
Tax advantages
No tax on worldwide income, wealth, inheritance or capital gains, and no restrictions on repatriation of profits.
Dual citizenship
Saint Lucia allows dual and multiple citizenships, so you do not have to renounce your current nationality.
Citizenship for the whole family
Spouse, children under 18, children up to 30 if in higher education or financially dependent, and parents over 55 can be included. Citizenship is lifelong and inheritable.
Transparent and reputable
Known for strict due diligence and compliance with FATF and OECD standards, in a politically stable country.
How to obtain citizenship: step by step
Consultation and pre-check - 1-2 weeks
Murblz specialists and a licensed agent choose the investment option. The programme allows police vetting to start before the full file is submitted.
Collecting documents - 3-6 weeks
Certificates, English translations, apostilles, medical certificates, proof of source of funds.
Filing and interview - 1-2 weeks
The agent files the application and the due diligence and processing fees are paid. Since 4 September 2023 the main applicant has an interview and identity verification.
Review and decision - about 90 days
Checks through law enforcement and independent due diligence firms, then a decision by the Citizenship by Investment Board.
Investment, oath and passport - 3-6 weeks
After approval you make the investment and sign the oath before a lawyer, consul or notary. The programme issues a certificate of registration, and the Immigration Department issues passports.
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143 visa-free destinations with a Saint Lucia passport
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Murblz services in Saint Lucia
A passport or residence permit opens the door, but life behind it is awkward without a bank account and a roof over your head. Murblz specialists help with the account, property and company in the same country. The quote is fixed in writing before work starts.
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