Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme
Saint Lucia grants citizenship by registration under the Citizenship by Investment Act No. 14 of 2015 and regulations (amended many times, most recently S.I. 57 of 2026). Options are a National Economic Fund (NEF) contribution, non-interest National Action Bonds, approved real estate, and approved enterprise projects. Applications go through Authorised Agents; interviews and identity verification apply to applications received from 4 September 2023. Saint Lucia signed the 2025 ECCIRA agreement.
Life in St. Lucia
Money
3
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar
XCD
East Caribbean Dollar
Cost of living
59
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
15–30%
Income tax (national)
VAT 12.5%
XCD 25,000 personal allowance; 15% on chargeable income to XCD 15,000, 20% to XCD 30,000, 30% above XCD 30,000 (bands from income year 2023).
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Who it’s for
Adults who can make one of the prescribed investments from lawful funds and pass due diligence.
Eligibility
Minimum age
You need to be at least 18 years old to apply.
Official wording
The applicant must be at least 18.
NEF contributionNational Economic Fund
Make a National Economic Fund contribution of US$240,000 if you apply with up to three qualifying dependants.
National Economic Fund contribution
- You + up to 3 dependants
- US$240,000
- Extra dependant under 18each extra dependant
- US$10,000
- Extra dependant over 18each extra dependant
- US$20,000
Official wording
US$240,000 for an applicant with up to three qualifying dependants; extra dependants US$10,000 (under 18) or US$20,000 (over 18).
National Action BondNational Action Bond
Buy National Action Bonds worth US$300,000 and pay a US$50,000 administration fee, whatever your number of dependants.
National Action Bond amounts
- Bond
- US$300,000
- Administration fee
- US$50,000
- Bonds are non-interest bearing
- Bonds must stay registered in your name for five years
Official wording
US$300,000 for an applicant with any number of dependants plus a US$50,000 administration fee; bonds are non-interest bearing and must stay registered in the applicant's name for five years.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementReal estate
- Document checklistCIP application forms
- FeesNEF contribution (applicant plus up to 3 dependants)
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