National Economic Fund
US$240,000
Non-refundable contribution for up to four people.
Overview
Saint Lucia offers the Caribbean's only government bond route: a US$300,000 bond that is returned at the end of the holding period. There are also contribution, real-estate and enterprise routes.
Investment options
Choose your route
Government bonds
US$300,000
Non-interest-bearing government bonds held for five years, then returned; plus a non-refundable US$50,000 administration fee.
Real estate
US$300,000
Approved project held for 5 years, plus a fee of at least US$30,000.
Costs
What to budget for
Also budget for
- Government and application feesSet by the government; they rise with each family member included.
- Due diligenceBackground checks, charged for each adult applicant.
- Professional and legal feesFor preparing and filing your application.
- Ongoing costsSuch as health insurance, property upkeep or renewals.
Costs depend on who is included. We give you the exact figure for your family in writing after a free consultation.
Benefits
What you gain
Refundable bond option
Citizenship for life
Dual citizenship allowed
Family included
Travel reach
Where this takes you
About 140–150 destinations without a visa in advance
Currently visa-free, but at risk (see Things to know)
Family
Who can come with you
Main applicantEligible
Spouse or partnerEligible
ChildrenEligible
ParentsEligible
GrandparentsNot included
SiblingsEligible
Spouse, children under 21, dependent children aged 21 to 30, dependent parents aged 55 or over, and unmarried siblings under 18 (conditions apply)
Process
How the application works
Week 1
Free consultation
We compare the routes, including the bond.
Weeks 2–12
Application and due diligence
Your application is prepared and filed, and background checks are carried out.
About 12–26 months
Approval
Investment completed after approval.
After approval
Passport
Certificate and passport issued.
Requirements
What you need to apply
Clean criminal record and strict due diligence
Proof of lawful funds
Things to know before you apply
- —Saint Lucia nationals have needed a visa for the United Kingdom since 5 March 2026 and for Ireland since 15 June 2026.
- —All five Caribbean programmes interview applicants, usually by video. A rule of 30 days spent in the country during the first five years of citizenship has been agreed across the region, but its legal status differs by country and it was not fully in force in any of the five when this page was reviewed.
- —Processing has slowed as checks have tightened; the timeline shown reflects recent applications rather than official targets.
- —In a letter dated 25 June 2026, the European Commission asked Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia to phase out their citizenship programmes by 1 June 2028, or risk losing visa-free access to the Schengen Area. The five governments have not agreed to this and talks continue. The Commission's next report is expected in December 2026. This passport should not be chosen for travel to Europe.
- —A new regional regulator, ECCIRA, has been created by treaty to oversee the Caribbean programmes, bringing stricter audits and due diligence. Its start date had not been confirmed when this page was reviewed.
- —Citizenship already granted is normally unaffected if a programme later closes, but future travel rights can change.
- —Government fees are charged on top of the investment. Processing is US$2,000 for the main applicant and US$1,000 for each dependant; due diligence is US$8,000 for the main applicant and US$5,000 for each dependant aged 16 or over.
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Book a consultationLast reviewed 5 Oct 2026. Figures are indicative and exclude fees unless stated. Programme rules change; we confirm current terms in writing before you commit.