National Economic Fund (NEF) Option Investing in the National Economic Fund is a straightforward way to apply for citizenship and has the benefit of enhancing the infrastructure and utilities of St. Lucia.

Investment Amount:

• Main Applicant- US$100,000
• Main Applicant + Spouse- US$140,000
• Family of up to Four Applicants- US$150,000
• Each Additional Dependant- US$25,000
• Each Additional Dependant to a Family of Four- US$15,000

Real Estate Investment Option Applicants can invest the minimum of US$300,000 in approved real estate projects under the following categories:

• High-end branded hotels and resorts
• High-end boutique properties
• Any other project that the Minister, on recommendation of the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Board and after consultation with Cabinet considers necessary

The property must be held for 5 years.

Government Bond Investment Option One of the unique offers under the Saint Lucia CBI Programme is the option to purchase non-interest-bearing government bonds. The bonds must be registered and remain in the name of the applicant for a five-year holding period from the date of first issue. The following minimum investment in Government Bonds is required after approval:

• Main applicant: US$500,000
• Main applicant with spouse: US$535,000
• Main applicant with spouse and up to two other qualifying dependants: US$550,000
• Each additional qualifying dependent, of any age: US$25,000

Enterprise Investment Option The Saint Lucia CBI Programme also includes the option of investing in a government-approved enterprise project that creates at least three permanent jobs, or in a joint venture that creates at least six permanent jobs. Once an application for citizenship through Enterprise Projects has been approved, the minimum investment of US$3,500,000 for a sole application or US$6,000,000 for a joint venture must be made.