Citizenship by Investment
St. Lucia programme.
A diversified programme with fund, bond, approved real estate and enterprise/infrastructure options.
National Economic FundUS$240,000 up to 4
National Action BondUS$300,000
Approved real estateFrom US$300,000
Enterprise / infrastructureRoute-specific
Programme overview
Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme was established under legislation passed in 2015. Its current framework offers several qualifying options, including the National Economic Fund, National Action Government Bonds, approved real estate and approved enterprise or infrastructure projects.
Figures shown are based on currently published government material reviewed in October 2026 and are presented as headline programme amounts only. Government fees, due diligence, professional fees, taxes, transaction costs and dependant charges may be additional. Rules can change without notice.
Qualifying investment routes
Qualifying route
National Economic Fund
US$240,000
Current official guidance lists US$240,000 for an applicant alone with up to three other qualifying dependants. Additional dependants are subject to further contributions.
Qualifying route
National Action Bond
US$300,000
A non-interest-bearing government bond route with a current five-year holding period and an additional non-refundable administration fee.
Qualifying route
Approved Real Estate
US$300,000
Investment in approved high-end hotel, resort or boutique real-estate projects, plus applicable administration fees.
Qualifying route
Enterprise / Infrastructure
Varies by route
Approved projects can include enterprise and national infrastructure structures, each with specific minimums and administration fees.
Important points to understand
- The main applicant must be at least 18 and make a qualifying investment after meeting programme requirements.
- Processing and due diligence fees are payable in addition to the qualifying investment.
- Due diligence is currently conducted on applicants above the programme’s stated age threshold, and the principal applicant is subject to identity verification/interview procedures.
- Approved real-estate and enterprise projects should be checked against the Unit’s current published information before commitment.
Due diligence and approval
Citizenship by investment is not an automatic purchase of a passport. Government authorities review applicants and supporting evidence, conduct due diligence and retain decision-making authority. Applicants should expect detailed identity, financial and background documentation, and in some programmes an interview or additional verification.
Family applications
Most citizenship programmes allow certain qualifying family members to be included, but definitions differ. Spouses, children, parents, grandparents and siblings are treated differently across programmes, and age, dependency, education and support requirements may apply. Family composition should therefore be checked before comparing total costs.
Common questions
St. Lucia programme FAQs.
Use these as a starting point. Individual circumstances can change the answer.
It is a government fund that receives qualifying contributions to support national development priorities.
Yes. Administration, processing and due diligence fees can apply in addition to the qualifying amount.
Yes. Current programme materials include the National Economic Fund, National Action Bond, approved real estate and enterprise/infrastructure options.
Next step
See how the wider application journey works.
Programme pages explain the destination. Our process page explains how Pathways helps coordinate the stages around it.