Citizenship of Saint Lucia
Visa-free access to the Schengen area, Hong Kong, China and Singapore
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Description
- Preliminary check
- FIU Pre-check
- Payment of the investment fee
- Approval of citizenship
- Getting a passport
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EUR 30 ,000
4-6 months
The Saint Lucia Investment Program provides applicants with a second passport with the possibility of dual citizenship.
In addition, this passport will provide you with visa-free travel around the world.
To obtain a passport, program participants must invest:
- to the state fund;
- real estate;
- Government bonds;
- corporate projects.
1️⃣ Lack of exams:
investors do not take exams on knowledge of the state language and the history of the country.
2️⃣ Remote receipt:
the program does not require the presence of an investor at any stage of registration. This makes the service as simple and convenient as possible to arrange from anywhere in the world.
Who is Eligible?
Obtaining a passport is available to all categories
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Financial consistency is a key factor
Financial Requirements
First of all, citizenship is issued by the main applicant, and then by relatives.
An irrevocable investment
One-time fee to the national fund: $100,000
Contribution to the National Economic Fund in the amount of at least $ 100,000. The minimum fee varies depending on the number of applicants.
A returnable investment
One-time fee for government bonds: $300,000
Investment in government bonds with zero interest rate and no risk, for a period of 5 years. The minimum investment amount is $300,000 for one applicant.
A returnable investment
Purchase of real estate: 200,000$
Investments in government-approved real estate projects, such as luxury resorts, hotels, or villas.
Corporate projects: 1, 000, 000$
Investments in a government-approved corporate project in certain industries. The minimum investment depends on the type of project and the number of investors, but can range from 3,500,000$ up to 1,000,000$ $ per investor for larger projects.
Financial stability is a key factor in
obtaining the visa.
Application Process
consists of several stages:
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Preliminary check. An Albatross certified specialist examines information about the investor and assesses possible risks. The procedure is confidential, and a copy of your passport is sufficient for it.
Such a check helps to identify potential problems and find a solution in advance — for example, to attach additional documents to the application. -
FIU Pre-check
Albatross lawyers help prepare the necessary documentation, which usually includes
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Medical reference
- a certificate of criminal record.
The documents are translated into English and the copies are notarized. Then they fill out the government forms.
At this stage, the investor pays a Due Diligence fee of $7,500.
Lawyers send the investor’s documents to the Citizenship by Investment Department (CBIU). -
Fulfillment of the investment condition. After reviewing the CBIU’s application, a Due Diligence check will be conducted.
If the application is approved, the investor will receive a confirmation letter from the CBIU.
At this stage, the investor transfers a contribution to the fund, invests in a project, or in real estate. -
Approval of citizenship. After verifying the investment, the CBIU sends the applicant a naturalization certificate confirming the citizenship of Saint Lucia.
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Getting a passport Based on the naturalization certificate, the investor applies for a Saint Lucia passport. Its production and delivery takes a couple of weeks.
Conclusion
By applying for a Saint Lucia passport, you gain the opportunity:
- Visa-free entry to more than 140 countries around the world, including the countries of the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong.
- CARICOM. As a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), citizens of Saint Lucia can work and live in any other member countries, which increases mobility and business development opportunities in the region.
- A second citizenship for his family.
- No requirement of residence in the country.
- Tax optimization. Saint Lucia exempts its citizens from capital gains tax and offers attractive tax regimes. In addition, non-residents do not pay taxes on foreign INCOME.
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