St Lucia is a beautiful island nation which has earned the name “Helen of the West Indies.” The island rises above the Caribbean Sea. It is known for its natural grandeur due its pristine white dan beaches, lush rainforests, and refreshing springs. St Lucia is a member of the Commonweath of Nations, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), and the International Organisation of La Francophonie. The weather of St Lucia is typical of the Caribbean which is from 21 to 32 degrees. Its tropical climate is moderated by the northeast trade winds. This enables the island to have a pleasant year-round climate condition.

Citizenship by Investment

The St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is the newest citizenship program in the Caribbean which started only in January 1, 2016. There are several advantages to St Lucia’s citizenship by investment program. These include the capacity to bring family members in the citizenship application including parents who are above 65 years old and residing with the main applicant, no interview or language required, no residency and travel requirements only the oath of allegiance taken in St Lucia or before any Saint Lucian Embassy, Consulate, or High Commission. You can also travel to more than 100 countries without visa and these include Hong Kong, the UK, and Schengen Zone.

Conditions of Eligibility

There are four investment options that qualify for citizenship under the St Lucia program: making a USD 100,000 worth contribution to the National Economic Fund (NEF), purchasing real estate worth USD 300,000, investing in a pre-approved real estate project worth USD 3,500,000, and investing in non-interest bearing government bonds worth USD 500,000. It is also important for the applicant to be of outstanding character, without criminal records, and in excellent health. The citizenship processing will only take three months which is one of its best advantages.