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European bank accounts
With a Saint Lucia passport, it is easy to open an account with European banks. This will allow you to get loans, keep money on deposits and conduct simple currency transaction.
Saint-Lucia Citizenship in Saint Lucia
The Government of Saint Lucia has launched the Citizenship by Investment program
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Tax optimization
The taxation of Saint Lucia is beneficial to residents: income and capital received outside the country are tax-free. Saint Lucia has no taxes on wealth, inheritance and capital gains.
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Entry without visas to 146 countries
The Saint Lucia passport gives freedom of travel around the world. The investor and his family members who become Saint Lucian citizens can visit 115 countries without visas. Another 31 States allow Saint Lucian citizens to apply for a visa on arrival.
Benefits of Saint Lucia citizenship
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1Visa-free regime
Saint Lucia’s passport allows you to visit 146 countries and territories without a visa or visa on arrival, including 27 EU countries and the UK
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2Residence in CARICOM countries
Having acquired Saint Lucia citizenship for investment, it is possible, over time, if required, to move permanently to any CARICOM country
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3Dual citizenship
The country recognizes dual citizenship. There is no need to renounce your first passport
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4No tax on world income
Saint Lucia is a tax haven. There is no tax on global income. The tax is levied only on income earned in the country
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5Prompt processing of applications
Fast deadlines for processing applications (3-6 months). The citizenship procedure does not include interviews. There are also no requirements to education or the presence of business experience at the main applicant (investor)
Investment requirements
Donation of 100,000 USD (for a married couple - 140,000, for a family of 4 people — 150,000 USD) to the state fund or purchase of real estate worth 300,000 USD.The amount of investment does not depend on the composition of the family. The investment can be returned in 5 years if you sell the property.
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Invest at least $300,000 in government-approved real estate
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Purchase bonds in the amount of $500,000
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Creating or buying a business with a minimum investment set by the program.
