Overview
St. Lucia Investment Immigration Programs
How To Apply
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Receive approval by the Government
- Confirmed investment sources
Eligible dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Adult children (biological or adopted) under 25 years of age
- Parents above 65 years of age
- Parents and Chialdren older than 18 must be dependent on the main applicant.
Investment requirements
There are two options
- Non-refundable donation to Sustainable Growth Fund = USD 100,000 plus family fee. (Complete amount is Non-Refundable
- Investment in non-interest-bearing government bonds with a minimum value of USD 300,000 (and an administrative fee of USD 50,000), which must be held for a minimum period of five years
Benefits
Visa-free travel
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 countries and territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, the Schengen Area, and the United Kingdom.
Guaranteed by law
St. Lucia is a stable country which is part of the Commonwealth with a democracy based on the British parliamentary system.
Straight forward process
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.
Tax relief
St. Lucia imposes minimal taxation, with an exception of no taxation on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gain.
Dual Citizenship permitted
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
Minimal residency required
There are no requirements to travel to St. Lucia during or after the application. Also, there are no residency requirements.
Steps to Antigua & Barbuda residency
Step 1
Forest Gate will pre-screen your passport copy and KYC form for government pre-approval. A down payment of the professional fees is required to open your application. The response is in 24-48 hours.
Step 2
Forest Gate professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required according to the Government checklist.
Step 3
Your application is then submitted together with due diligence fees. If taking real estate option, a reservation of your chosen property must be made at this time. The real estate investment is fully refundable should your application not get approved.
Step 4
Due diligence report is issued to the Government. Based on the report the Government makes its decision on your Citizenship application.
Step 5
Once accepted you are invited to pay the donation or if taking the real estate option, pay the balance of your purchase is made.
Step 6
A certificate of registration, citizenship certificate and passport are issued in your name. The balance of the professional fees is then paid.