Saint Lucia

Citizenship By Investment

Saint Lucia launched its citizenship by investment program in December of 2015. It came into full effect on January 1, 2016, based on the Citizenship by Investment Act (Act No. 14 of 2015).

In August of 2015, the Saint Lucia Citizenship Act was passed by both houses of Parliament. Statutory Instrument No.89 of 2015 contains the regulations for Citizenship by Investment in Saint Lucia. Individuals and families can get Saint Lucian citizenship by making a qualifying investment, according to the Act.

How does it benefit you?

  1. 1 Visa free or visa on arrival to 146 countries across the world including the United Kingdom, Schengen Zone Countries, Hong Kong and Singapore.
  2. 2 No restrictions on dual citizenship. No minimum stay requirement.
  3. 3 Include extended family including parents, grandparents and unmarried dependent siblings under 18 with no children. Citizenship by descent to future generations.
  4. 4 As a member of the Commonwealth, citizens of St. Lucia are entitled to certain privileges in the United Kingdom and other member states.
  5. 5 Well positioned geographically for individuals looking to do business in North America and Europe.
  6. 6 Citizenship processed in 3-6 months.

Eligibility Criteria

Must Have

  • Clean Criminal Record
  • Valid Passport (with a minimum validity of six months)
  • National Identity documents from Country of Birth or Country of Residence
  • Birth Certificates
  • Additional Documentation including CVs, Education, and Work History
  • Valid Proof of Address

For Family

  • St. Lucia allows applicants to include their close family members as dependents on their Citizenship application. All family members receive their Citizenship Certificates and Passports together.

Eligible Dependents

  • A spouse of the primary applicant
  • A child under the age of 21 of the main applicant or his or her spouse
  • A child under the age of 21 of the main applicant or his or her spouse
  • Parents or grandparents of the main applicant or his/her spouse above the age of 55 years living with and fully supported by the main applicant or
  • Unmarried siblings below the age of 18, provided they have received the consent of their parents or guardians
  • Children above the age of 30 and Siblings above the age of 30 cannot be included as dependents
  • Citizenship can also be passed on to future generations

Restrictions

  • All Nationalities are eligible to apply for Citizenship in Saint Lucia except citizens of Iran.

Process and Timeline

  1. Sign a Client Engagement Contract with Burkton Capital.
  2. Burkton Capital’s Processing Department will work with you to collect all required documentation, prepare your applications and obtain your signature(s).
  3. Transfer Government Due Diligence and Legal Management payments.
  4. Burkton Capital will submit your application to CIP for approval.
  5. CIP will respond with it’s findings and approval in 90 working days (varies depending on volume of applications at the CIP)
  6. Once approval is received, transfer the Citizenship fee, Passport, Certificate of Naturalization & Form fees
  7. Passports are issued in 30 working days after receipt of all fees.
  8. Collect your Passports at our offices in Dubai, Istanbul or Port Vila, or choose to have them couriered to your registered address.