Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia is a country located in the Caribbean. It is a constitutional monarchy, and its legal system is derived from English Common Law and Europe’s Civil Law. Saint Lucia is a member of the Commonwealth, also known as the “British Commonwealth”.
Other Basic Facts About Saint Lucia:
- Population: over 185,000
- Territory: 616 square kilometers (238 square miles)
- Official Language: English
- Dominant Religion: Christianity
- Main Industry: tourism
- GDP: over 1.6 billion US dollars
- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), tied to US dollar
- Capital City: Castries
- Main Airport: Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)
- Calling Area Code: +1-758
- Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time (GMT – 4)
- Saint Lucia passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 146 countries and territories.
Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Program:
Investment options:
- US$100,000 contribution by way of donation into National Economic Fund for a single applicant (additional amounts for family members are required, and various fees apply)
- US$200,000 (minimum) investment in approved real estate projects (conditions and fees apply)
- US$300,000 non-interest bearing investment for 5 years in the National Action Government Bonds (“NAB”), and government’s non-refundable administration fee of US$50,000
- US$3,500,000 (minimum investment) into an approved Enterprise Project (investment proposals can also be submitted for consideration), and government’s non-refundable administration fee of US$50,000
Application Processing Time: approximately 3 – 4 months
