St. Lucia

Introducing

St. Lucia

St. Lucia offers a lavish lifestyle amid a laid-back and rustic atmosphere. The resorts hold the most magnificent scenery along with a variety of things to enjoy such as unspoiled and secluded beaches, and climbing the renowned mountain. The interaction and communication with St. Lucia’s locals are easy as English is their official language.

St. Lucia is an island in Eastern Caribbean’s lesser Antilles region. Among most of the Caribbean islands, it is one of the most mountainous and windward islands, Mount Gimie being the highest point at 950m, above sea level. The country offers amazing air connections to Europe and North America, for convenient traveling.

St. Lucia attracts foreign investment in petroleum storage, tourism, and transshipment due to improved roads, water supply, educated workforce, port facilities, communications, and sewerage.

Country

Overview

  • Capital: Castries
  • Official Language: English
  • Population: 180,000
  • Total Area: 617km2
  • GDP: $1.774 Billion
  • Visa-Free Countries: 140+ Countries
  • Passport Rank: 33rd
  • Currency: East Caribbean Dollar tied to USD
St. Lucia Requirements

The key requirements of Citizenship-by-Investment

The program requirement is for applicants to contribute crucial economic beneficiation to the country and opt for any of the following investment programs:

Program- 1 Real Estate Investment

USD 300,000 (5 years holding period)
To qualify for citizenship under the real estate option, applicants are required to invest at least USD 300,000 in an approved real estate development.

Program- 2 Contribution to the National Economic Fund

Contribution is non-refundable
Single Applicant: USD 100,000
Applicant and Spouse: USD 140,000
Applicant, Spouse and two children: USD 150,000

Program- 3 Investment in government bonds

Single applicant: USD 250,000, five-year investment term
Main applicant and spouse: USD 250,000, six-year investment term
Applicant, Spouse and two children: USD 250,000, seven-year investment term
Applicant, Spouse and two children: USD 300,000, five-year investment term

St. Lucia Citizenship Advantages

  • Visa-free travel to 140+ countries including Hong Kong, Europe’s Schengen Area, the UK, Singapore, and many others
  • No visitation or residence is required during the process
  • Offers attractive processing and investment costs
  • Recognized dual citizenship
  • Refundable bonds after 5 years
  • Free income tax worldwide
  • Fast processing within three to four months
  • No minimal education or interview is required

Eligibility Criteria

  • Have a high net worth for investment
  • Should not have any criminal record history
  • Should be healthy
  • Should have an excellent personality
  • Should not be involved in activities likely to bring disrepute

Process of Application with Ad Astra

Step 1 - Choose an Investment Option

Ad Astra pre-screens your passport copy for government pre-approval. To open your application, a down payment of the professional fees is required. After the payment, you will be notified of the response within 24-48 hours.

Step 2 - Documentation

Ad Astra’s professional team will assist you with the documents required with respect to the Government checklist.

Step 3 - Application Submission

The application and due diligence fees are submitted together.

Step 4 - Approval Receipt

Based on the due diligence report issued to the Government it makes the decision on your Citizenship application. You are invited to pay the donation or investment then.

Step 5 - Passport & Citizenship Approval

After the above processes, a citizenship certificate and passport are issued.

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    St. Lucia Citizenship-by-investment Act

    In August 2015, the Saint Lucia Citizenship Act passed both the houses of Parliament. In Statutory Instrument No.89 of 2015, the citizenship by investment regulation of St. Lucia was contained. Saint Lucian Citizenship Act enables families and individuals to obtain citizenship upon making a qualifying investment.