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Saint Lucia CBI - Approved Real Estate
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For people who would rather own an asset than donate: you buy into a government-approved property development in Saint Lucia and, in return, you and your family can apply for citizenship.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official CIU page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - a qualifying property purchase plus government and due-diligence fees apply. The shared CARICOM US$200,000 floor applies. Confirm current minimum values and fees on the official CIU page.
- Typical duration
- Full citizenship; the qualifying property must be held for a minimum period before it can be resold under the programme.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
The real-estate option of the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme lets you qualify by investing in property in a government-approved development, such as a resort or branded hotel project. The property must be held for a minimum period (historically several years) before resale, and government and due-diligence fees apply on top of the purchase price. Minimum values, holding periods and approved projects are set by the government and change - confirm the current details on the official CIU page.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓You invest at or above the minimum value in a government-approved real-estate development.Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ✓You commit to holding the property for the minimum period before any resale.Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ✓You pass the programme's due-diligence and background checks.Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ✓You can evidence the lawful source of the investment funds.Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
Common blockers
- !Investing in a project that is not on the government-approved list.Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- !Planning to resell before the mandatory holding period ends.Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- !An adverse due-diligence finding or unverifiable source of funds.Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Purchase agreement for the approved property.Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ·Valid passports and birth certificates for all applicants.Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ·Police clearance certificates for the main applicant and adult dependants.Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ·Proof of the lawful source of the investment funds.Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
On the official CIU page, confirm the real-estate option, the current minimum value, and choose a government-approved project.
Build the evidence pack
Assemble the property agreement, passports, police clearances and proof of lawful funds.
Submit through the official channel
File through an authorised agent with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
After approval
Complete the purchase as instructed, then collect your certificate of registration and apply for your passport.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Saint Lucia CBI - Approved Real Estate route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Saint Lucia CBI - Approved Real Estate.
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Saint Lucia CBI - National Economic Fund
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Saint Lucia CBI - Government Bonds
For people who want citizenship of Saint Lucia by buying government bonds that they hold for a fixed period - an option where the capital is intended to be returned at the end, unlike a donation.
Saint Lucia CBI - Enterprise Project
For investors who want citizenship of Saint Lucia by backing an approved enterprise project that creates local jobs - either alone or jointly with other approved applicants in a larger venture.
Frequently asked questions
How long must I keep the property in Saint Lucia?+
There is a mandatory minimum holding period (historically several years) before you can resell the qualifying property under the programme. A later compliant resale does not remove your citizenship. Confirm the current holding period on the official CIU page.
Is real estate more expensive than the National Economic Fund route?+
It often is once the property price and fees are added, but the figures change and we do not state current amounts here. Good to know: compare the fund, bonds, real-estate and enterprise options using the current numbers on the official CIU page.
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