Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs are some of the more popular routes to a second passport. The island nation of St. Lucia, in particular, has seen a steady influx of applicants to its program since its launch in December 2015.
The CBI program’s popularity among high-net-worth individuals all around the world is largely due to how affordable and efficient the application process is, as well as the advantages that come with holding a St. Lucia passport – including unrestricted global mobility.
But the real question on everyone’s mind is, “How do I become a citizen of St. Lucia?”
This article explores how you can buy citizenship through the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment program.
One of the steps we will cover later in this article is the qualifying investment investors need to complete to be considered eligible for the program. Applicants are required to choose one of three options:
Investors can opt to make a minimum, one-time contribution of USD 100,000 to the country’s National Economic Fund, a Government Escrow Account, which will be used to further develop Grenada’s economy and infrastructure.
Investors also have the option to invest in property that amounts to a minimum of USD 300,000 in government-approved real estate projects – including freehold property with title deed, hotel shares, fractional ownership or land – which must be held for 5 years.
St Lucia is a member of the British Commonwealth and the United Nations; its legal system is well-respected and based on English law.
The final option available is purchasing government bonds worth USD 250,000 – however, this is a discounted price that is only available until 31 December 2021. From January 2022, the investment amount will revert to USD 500,000. Government bonds must be held for at least 5 years.
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Please note: The qualifying investment is not the only cost that will be charged to investors when applying to the CBI program. In addition to the investment, there are government processing fees, professional fees and other costs associated with all options. When using Savory & Partners as your trusted agent, you will be supplied with a fully itemised quotation with no hidden costs.
The investor must know which investment route they want before opening the application. Once they’ve made a choice, the application process can begin.
The entire application process consists of a few simple steps and can be processed and completed anywhere from as little as 4 to 6 months at the most. A breakdown of the timeframe is as follows:
When choosing Savory & Partners as your government-approved agent, we’ll pre-screen a copy of your passport for pre-approval from the government of St. Lucia.
At this point, a down payment of the professional fees is required to open your application, and you can expect a response in 24-48 hours.
Your authorised agent will aid you in collecting all the necessary documents, prepare all the paperwork during this time, and formally submit your application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
Your application will then be submitted together with the due diligence fees to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
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If your chosen investment is the real estate option, you’ll need to reserve a property at this time. Please note, that the real estate investment is fully refundable in the unlikely case your application does not get approved.
St Lucia has a total area of 620 square kilometres (239 square miles) and is 43km long (27 miles) by 23km wide (14 miles).
Once completed, the due diligence report will be issued to the government of St. Lucia. Based on the findings in the report, the government will make its decision on your citizenship application.
When your application is approved, you will then be invited to pay the one-time contribution, government bonds amount or settle the balance of your real estate purchase.
Before your citizenship certificate and passport are issued, you will need to pay the balance of the professional fees. Upon completion, both your citizenship certificate and passport will then be couriered to you.
You can also include qualified members of your family in the application or add them afterwards for an additional fee.
When seeking second citizenship in the Caribbean, be sure to render the services of an accredited and recognised advisor, like Savory & Partners.
When choosing us as your partner on this journey, you can be assured that you are in safe and capable hands. Savory & Partners is a long-standing and well-respected authorized agent that specializes in helping high-net-worth individuals secure citizenship through investment for themselves and their dependents.
The Savory & Partners team is made up of a diverse group of industry experts who span over 15 nationalities, speak over 25 languages collectively, and come with decades of accumulated CBI and RBI industry experience. Our level of expertise and competence combined with our commitment to serving our clients with the highest level of professionalism and transparency has led us to aid over 1,100 families obtain a second passport with a 100% success rate. There is no one better positioned and more trustworthy than Savory & Partners when seeking the best results on your quest to secure a better future for yourself and your family.
If you would like to apply to the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program or would like to learn more, get in contact with us today for a free online consultation and one of our skilled agents will happily aid you in your enquiry.
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