Effective September 1st, 2023, applications to the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme will be subject to an interview in person or virtually, allowing for an additional layer of protection. This identity verification process will commence upon the compliance of an application and at the Due Diligence Process stage.

Rule of Law in the Caribbean Region

The rule of law principle is at the cornerstone of Saint Lucia’s legislation. The preamble to the Constitution of Saint Lucia reads, “The people of Saint Lucia believe that all persons have been endowed equally by God with inalienable rights and dignity… and maintain that these freedoms can only be safeguarded by the rule of law.” Similar pronouncements are made in the constitutions of Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda and the remaining CBI offering Caribbean states.

One of the many advantages of Saint Lucia’s citizenship by investment is its ability to offer enhanced access to premium education. Providing our children with the opportunity to attend the ‘best of the best’ international universities is one of the most valuable investments any parent can make.

With its pristine beaches, rich culture, and holiday lifestyle, it's no wonder that Saint Lucia ranked in the top three for its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme in 2022.

Here are 5 reasons why people find living in Saint Lucia so desirable:

1. Saint Lucia offers an unparalleled lifestyle for everyone

2. The island has a rich culture and intriguing history

3. Saint Lucia offers many culinary delights

4. Saint Lucia is full of natural beauty, iconic landmarks, and popular resorts

5. Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme offers fantastic benefits

Benefits Beyond your Expectations

Saint Lucia wants you to go beyond the passport and invites investors to Visit, Invest, Build and Establish a global lifestyle. However, Saint Lucia also does not have any residence or travel requirements, which means that applicants need not visit the nation during or after the application process.

Possessing dual citizenship comes with many great benefits for yourself, your family, and your career/business.

5 reasons Why Americans are Investing in Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment - Published by CS Global Partners

As previously communicated via the official Memorandum dated March 18, 2022, to licensed Partners and Agents, the policy on the suspension of applications from nationals of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus remains in effect.

We will continue to monitor closely the ongoing situation and will communicate officially on any change in position.

It is true that the world we live in, the place we call home, is without borders. The sad realities presented by this pandemic - COVID-19 have proven how connected we are as a people. The earth’s cries are not limited to jurisdictions and our geographical locations. We continue to cry with one voice for intentional action on many global matters.

More now than ever before, our place in this world as a global citizen is quite clear. We all have a part to play in sustaining this world through our actions.

CIP Saint Lucia and by extension, the Government and people of Saint Lucia have actioned a call to all global citizens. Citizens who have been granted through the citizenship by investment programme (CIP) to visit, vacation, invest, build and grow with the island.

The Citizenship by Investment Board (“the Board”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mc Claude Emmanuel to the position of Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (“the CIP Unit”) effective 1st March 2022.

Introduction to the Citizenship by Investment Board - Saint Lucia

Citizenship by investment allows a person to acquire citizenship of a country by making an investment into the country (Saint Lucia). Generally, this investment is referred to as a ‘qualifying investment option.’ The investment ultimately impacts on the economic development of the island.

Otherwise, Saint Lucia allows a person to acquire citizenship by birth, through naturalization or marriage.

CIP Saint Lucia will continue to be a catalyst for strategic economic diversification and growth. We are committed to our core values of transparency, good governance and rigorous due diligence.

Citizenship by Investment represents more than global mobility and exploration. It represents a new type of community; a mooring ground for universal minds to come together and create new dreams and unlock creativity through the freedom of expression.

Our Citizenship by Investment Unit has always believed in the power of this kind of community and we understand the importance this has to many global citizens who choose to make Saint Lucian citizenship part of their identity.

The platform of the Global Indian Series is in line with our belief of a united world and that through mobility, we enable diversity of thought. The work that the platform does is highly impactful and uniquely reiterates our core value of what freedom means.

In 2018, the Saint Lucia CIU ranked least competitive of its 5 counterparts within the region. Fast forward to 2020-2021, CIP Saint Lucia has ranked No.1 within the Caribbean region for efficiency in processing citizenship applications.

What transpired? Is due diligence no longer the heart of CIP Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia has approved the extension of the offering of the “Special COVID-19 Relief Bond’ beyond December 31st, 2020 for one year ending December 31st 2021.

Within the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States, citizenship-by-investment has helped to enable the transfer from a sugar/banana-based economy to one focused on tourism, leisure and financial services

To find out what the future holds for UHNW mobility, Spear’s – in association with St Lucia Citizenship by Investment – assembled a panel of citizenship experts and top private client lawyers to offer their experience and insight