A: The culture blends influences from African, French, and English origins. The official language of St. Lucia is English but there is a form of French patois, name Kreole, which is an influential secondary language.
The Saint Lucia National Economic Fund was created to fund government-sponsored projects geared toward strengthening St. Lucia’s economy.
The required contribution amounts are as follows:
In addition to the investment, the following processing and due diligence fees are required:
Processing Fees:
Due Diligence Fees:
These designated development projects offer investment opportunities in government-approved real estate. This includes high-end hotels and resorts, as well as upscale boutique properties. You are required to retain your real estate investment for 5 years from the grant of citizenship.
The real estate development option requires an investment of at least $300,000 in a government approved property.
In addition to the investment, the following processing, due diligence, and government fees are required:
Processing Fees:
Due Diligence Fees:
Government Fees:
Property registration, processing fees, and taxes must also be paid.
Investments in government-approved enterprise projects must fall into one of seven designated categories and create jobs. Specific details below.
Categories:
The enterprise option requires a minimum investment of at least $3,500,000 in an approved enterprise project.
The required contribution amounts are as follows:
In addition to the investment, the following processing, due diligence and government fees are required:
Administrative fees:
An investment in government bonds must be registered and remain in the applicant’s name for 5 years from the date of issue. The bonds cannot accrue interest.
This option requires a minimum investment of at least $500,000 in government bonds.
The required contribution amounts are as follows:
In addition to the investment, there is an applicable administration fee of $50,000 per application.
The application, in order to be considered complete and admissible, should include the general list of documents below which are major part of the St. Lucia citizenship requirements. Depending on your specific
All color copies must be notarized and legalized prior to submission. All documents not in English must be translated, notarized, and legalized.
The passport for St. Lucia is valid for 5 years and can be renewed for life. The passport can be renewed for a fee at any Lucia’s consulate, embassy, high commission office, or at the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force passport office in Castries, the nation's capital. Our team at HNWI can also take care of the renewal on your behalf when the time comes.
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