Citizenship by Investment
St Lucia
St Lucia Citizenship-by-Investment programme, a mountainous gem in the Carribbean.
An educated workforce and improvements in roads, communications, water supply, sewerage, and port facilities have attracted foreign investment in not only citizenship but also tourism, petroleum storage and transhipment.
The sovereign state of Montenegro, nestled just south of Croatia, boasts breath-taking scenery, diverse landscapes and some of the most beautiful coastline in the Mediterranean.
Until recently, Montenegro was considered a hidden gem. But since gaining independence in 2006, the tourism industry has grown rapidly. It now accounts for roughly 20% of GDP, strengthening the economy and stabilising politics in the region. Montenegro’s economic success has caught the eye of European Union, and the nation is now an official candidate for EU member status.
The Montenegrin government is actively diversifying economic drivers in the country. As well as establishing the country as an elite tourist destination, Montenegro is set to become a net energy exporter, with an underwater cable to Italy being just one of many planned energy infrastructure projects.
In introducing their Citizenship-by-Investment Programme, the Montenegrin government will generate investment to fast-track a number of luxury property developments. In return, successful applicants of the Montenegro Citizenship-by-Investment Programme will receive a powerful passport that allows holders to travel visa-free to over 120 countries.
Key Benefits
Visa free travel to 145 countries
Application within 3-4 months
Required contribution from US $100,000
No minimum presence required
To successfully apply for the St Lucia citizenship-by-investment programme, applicants must fulfil ONE of the following investment options:
1. Donation
Make a non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund (NEF), as follows:
- Single applicant: US $100,000.
- Main applicant and spouse: US $140,000.
- Main applicant, spouse and up to two other qualifying dependents: US $150,000.
- Each additional qualifying dependent of any age: US $25,000.
2. Government Bond Investment
Purchase of non-interest bearing Government Bonds:
- US $250,000 — single applicant for a five-year investment term
- US $250,000 — main applicant and spouse for a six-year investment term
- US $250,000 — a family of up to four for a seven-year investment term
- US $300,000 — a family of up to four for a five-year investment term
- Each additional dependent over 4 is US $15,000
Government processing fees:
- US $2,000 for the main applicant.
- US $1,000 for each qualifying dependent
3. Real Estate Investment
Purchase an approved real estate development with a minimum value of US $300,000, which must be held for a minimum period of five years.
Government administration fees apply to these investment options:
- Main applicant: US$30,000.
- Applicant + Spouse: US$45,000..
- Dependent under 18 years: US$5,000
- Dependent 18 years and older: US$10,000
Government processing fees:
- US $2,000 for the main applicant.
- US $1,000 for each qualifying dependent
Considerations
To apply for the St Lucia Citizenship-by-Investment programme, the main applicant and any dependents must have a clean personal background with no criminal record and not be under any criminal investigation (other than a minor offence).
A person that is deemed a potential security risk or who is or has been involved in any activity that is likely to bring disrepute to St Lucia shall not be approved for citizenship.
Government website
To find out more about the St Lucia citizenship programme, visit the official government website.