Saint Lucia
No physical residence or interview required
General Description
Offering the newest and extremely beneficial citizenship program, Saint Lucia combines not only a dream vacation spot but also an extremely attractive investment and tax relief destination.
The citizenship of this country provides the following benefits:
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Application processing time of 3 months
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Inclusion of dependent children under 25 and dependent parents above 65 (the parents should reside with the main applicant)
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No residency or travel requirements
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Visa-free access to over 120 countries, including the Schengen area, the UK and Hong Kong
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No tax on worldwide income
Qualifications of the Candidate
In addition to the investment requirement, the applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
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Be of outstanding character
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Have no criminal record
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Have excellent health
Investment Options
1. National Economic Fund Contribution
USD 100,000 – single applicant
USD 165,000 – main applicant with the spouse
USD 190,000 – family with up to three dependents (spouse + two children)
USD 25,000 – each additional dependent
2. Real Estate Investment - Purchase of the property with a minimum price of USD 300,000 (preapproved real estate development). The investment must be maintained for a minimum of five years.
3. Government Bond Investment- Investment in Saint Lucia Government Bonds that should be maintained for a minimum of five years.
USD 500,000 – single applicant
USD 535,000 – main applicant with the spouse
USD 550,000 – family with up to three dependents (spouse + two children)
USD 25,000 – each additional dependent
4. Business Investment - Applicant must invest a minimum of USD 3.5 million in an approved enterprise project and create at least three jobs. Two applicants can share an investment of USD 6 million and create 6 jobs.