Saint LuciaCitizenship by investment

Investment in an approved project in Saint Lucia

The programme provides for citizenship of Saint Lucia through investment in approved high-end projects — branded hotels, resorts and boutique properties. The main applicant and qualifying family members undergo thorough eligibility checks. The investment is protected by the programme's legislation and gives access to citizenship once the Citizenship by Investment Board approves the application. Qualifying dependants may be added within a set period after the main applicant files the application.

Source: Citizenship by Investment Board of Saint Lucia — Citizenship by Investment

Who chooses this programme

The programme suits investors seeking citizenship through investment in reliable real estate projects.

Best suited to

Investors aiming at portfolio investment in real estate
People who want to develop a business in Saint Lucia and bring their family
Families seeking citizenship with minimal risk

Requires preparation

Proof of the source of the investment funds through a licensed agent
Documents in English or with official translations
Due diligence for everyone over 16

Time needed for the process

Preparing the documents and choosing a project — from several weeks
Processing the application — roughly 90 days from acceptance
Registration of citizenship and issue of the passport — additional time

When the programme will not suit you

If you do not have USD 300,000 to invest

Consider the citizenship programme through the fund or other options with a lower minimum amount

If a dependant is over 30 without a disability and is not fully supported

Check whether full financial support can be proved, or consider filing a separate application

If the funds come from questionable sources

Consult a licensed agent about the due diligence requirements; in some cases, postpone filing

What it costs

Qualifying investmentThe minimum amount for investment in an approved real estate project	300 000 USD
Administrative fee for a single applicantCovers registration and processing of the application	30 000 USD
Administrative fee for an applicant with a spouseInstead of the base rate where a spouse is included	45 000 USD
Administrative fee for each dependant (under 18)Charged additionally for each dependant under 18	+5 000 USD
Administrative fee for each dependant (18 and over)Charged additionally for each dependant aged 18 and over	+10 000 USD
Due diligence fee (main applicant)Mandatory on filing the application	+8 000 USD
Due diligence fee (each dependant)Mandatory for dependants over 16	+5 000 USD
Application processing fee (main applicant)Charged on filing	+2 000 USD
Application processing fee (each dependant)Charged on filing for each dependant	+1 000 USD
Total government feesThe sum of the mandatory rows in the table. “Administrative fee for each dependant (under 18)” adds 5 000 USD; “Administrative fee for each dependant (18 and over)” adds 10 000 USD; “Due diligence fee (main applicant)” adds 8 000 USD; “Due diligence fee (each dependant)” adds 5 000 USD; “Application processing fee (main applicant)” adds 2 000 USD; “Application processing fee (each dependant)” adds 1 000 USD; the “Administrative fee for an applicant with a spouse” branch replaces the “Administrative fee for a single applicant” line — 345 000 USD. Charges with no official price list are in the list below.	330,000–361 000 USD

Paid separately

Licensed agent's services — Paid separately; mandatory in order to file the application
Issue of the passport — Handled by Saint Lucia's Immigration Department after approval and may involve additional fees
Translation of documents into English — Paid by the applicant where documents in other languages need translating

Documents to gather

All documents must be submitted in English or with a certified translation into English attached to the original. The application can be filed only through a licensed authorised agent of the Citizenship by Investment Board.

Main applicant's application form (SL2A)
Dependant's application form (SL2B)
Document checklist (SL1)
Photograph and signature certificate (SL3)
Investment confirmation form (SL4)
Oath of allegiance to Saint Lucia
Document confirming the source of the investment funds
Copy of the identity document (passport, national identity card)
Birth certificate
Marriage certificate (for spouses)
Guardianship documents (for minor dependants)
Income certificates or other documents confirming financial support for dependants over 21
Criminal-record certificates
Health certificate (in some cases)
Passport-format photographs in line with the programme's guidelines

How the process runs

Obtaining citizenship of Saint Lucia through investment in real estate consists of a sequence of stages, from the initial consultation to receiving the certificate of registration of citizenship.

1
Choosing a licensed agent and the consultation
1–2 weeks
The applicant approaches an authorised agent of the Citizenship by Investment Board for advice, to clarify the terms of the programme and to choose an approved real estate project.
2
Choosing the project and confirming the investment
2–4 weeks
The applicant chooses one of the open real estate projects and agrees the terms of the investment. The agent prepares the documentation confirming the source of the investment funds.
3
Preparing the documents
2–4 weeks
The applicant collects all the required documents in line with the checklist (SL1). All documents must be in English or accompanied by a certified translation. The licensed agent checks that the set of documents is complete.
4
Filing the application through the agent
1 day
The licensed agent officially files the application with the Citizenship by Investment Board together with all the documents and pays the required fees (processing, due diligence, administrative fees).
5
Interview and identity verification
2–3 weeks
The Board interviews the main applicant and family members over 16. All dependants over 16 undergo due diligence.
6
Processing of the application and due diligence
about 90 days
The Board thoroughly checks the applicant's information, the funds and the family members. Processing time is counted from the moment the application is officially accepted for consideration. In most cases the process is completed sooner than the stated period.
7
Approval and receipt of the certificate of registration
1–2 days after approval
Once the Board approves the application, the applicant receives the certificate of registration of citizenship of Saint Lucia. The applicant must then complete the investment in the chosen real estate project.
8
Obtaining the passport
1–2 weeks
The applicant approaches Saint Lucia's Immigration Department (usually through the licensed agent) to obtain a Saint Lucian passport on the basis of the certificate of citizenship.

Who you can bring with you

The programme allows qualifying members of the main applicant's family to be included in the application. New dependants may also be added within a set period after the application is filed.

Spouse (no age limit)

Included in the main applicant's application and undergoes due diligence

Children under 21

Recognised as dependants automatically; they undergo due diligence if over 16

Children aged 21 to 30

May be included if they are fully supported by the main applicant and he or she can prove that financial support; they undergo due diligence

Children of any age with a physical or mental disability

May be included regardless of age if fully supported; they undergo due diligence if over 16

Parents aged 55 and over

May be included if fully supported by the main applicant; they undergo due diligence

Unmarried siblings under 18

May be included with the consent of the parents or guardians; they undergo due diligence if over 16

Children born after the application is filed

May be added within 5 years of the main applicant's approval

Spouses married after the application is filed

May be added within 5 years of the main applicant's approval

Renewal and the grace period

Citizenship of Saint Lucia obtained through the investment programme is permanent and does not require “renewal”. The Saint Lucian passport is issued for a set period (usually 5 years) and is reissued in the ordinary way under the procedures that apply to all citizens of the country. Details of the conditions and timelines for reissuing a passport are set out in the documents of Saint Lucia's Immigration Department.

What comes next: permanent residence and citizenship

Route to citizenship

Citizenship of Saint Lucia by decision of the Citizenship by Investment Board. A dependant who met the requirements at the time of filing is added within 5 years of the main applicant's application.

Frequently asked questions about Investment in an approved project

What is the minimum age for the main applicant?

The main applicant must be at least 18. Dependants, including minor children, may be added to the application, but due diligence is carried out only on people over 16.

How long does it take to process an application?

Processing an application takes roughly 90 days from the moment the authorised agent notifies the Board that the application has been accepted for consideration. In most cases the process is completed sooner than that period.

What are the requirements for documents?

All documents must be submitted in English. If the original document is in another language, a certified (authentic) translation into English must be attached together with the original. Documents are accepted as originals or as certified copies.

Can family members be added after the application is filed?

Yes, new qualifying dependants may be added within 5 years of the main applicant's approval. This also covers children born after the application was filed and spouses married after that date.

Why is it necessary to go through due diligence?

Due diligence is carried out on everyone over 16 in order to protect the security and integrity of the citizenship programme. It covers checks of criminal, financial and other background information.

Which real estate projects are currently open?

As at the check date of 11.08.2026 the A'ILA Resorts Villas & Residences project in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia, is open. The project comprises villas, apartments, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities. The Canelles Resort project is fully reserved.

Other ways to move to Saint Lucia

Every route in one list — migration programmes: Saint Lucia.

The terms and the amounts are checked against official sources — the link sits under each section.Last checked on: 7 August 2026.