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CBI-NEF — Citizenship by Investment — National Economic Fund (NEF)
VisasSaint LuciaCBI-NEF — Citizenship by Investment — National Economic Fund (NEF)
Saint LuciaSaint Lucia•North America
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CBI-NEF — Citizenship by Investment — National Economic Fund (NEF)

Investment PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

3 months

Application Fee

249,500 USD

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Allowed

Overview

Citizenship granted through a non-refundable donation of at least USD 240,000 to Saint Lucia's National Economic Fund.

Saint Lucia established its Citizenship by Investment Programme under Act No. 14 of 2015, with the National Economic Fund (NEF) created under section 33 to channel investor donations into government-led infrastructure, healthcare, and debt-reduction projects. The NEF is the simplest of four routes and aligns with the OECS USD 200,000 floor agreed in 2024.

Eligibility requires being 18 or over, a clean criminal record, and proof of legal source of funds. A non-refundable USD 240,000 contribution covers a sole applicant or family of up to four, plus USD 7,500 due diligence and USD 2,000 processing for the main applicant. The CIP Board targets a 90-day decision from acceptance.

This visa is ideal for high-net-worth families wanting lifetime Caribbean citizenship without real-estate management, who value visa-free access to 140+ destinations and a donation pathway with full work rights and dependents up to age 30.

Fee Breakdown

NEF Contribution
240,000 USD
Due Diligence
7,500 USD
Processing Fees
2,000 USD

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Over 18 years old

Clean criminal record

Proof of legal source of funds

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Investment

240,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Birth/marriage certificates

Police records

Financial proof

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Lifetime Caribbean citizenship transferable to future generations
  • Single non-refundable USD 240,000 donation covers a family of up to four
  • Official 90-day processing target from acceptance for processing
  • No residency, language, education, or business-management requirement
  • Includes spouse, children up to age 30, parents 55+, and minor siblings
  • Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 140+ destinations including Schengen
  • Full work rights for principal applicant and dependents on grant

Worth Knowing

  • High capital threshold of USD 240,000 plus USD 9,500+ in government fees
  • Application must be filed through a licensed Authorised Agent only
  • Mandatory interview and biometric ID verification for applicants 16 and over
  • Contribution is non-refundable regardless of application outcome timing
  • Real-world processing can exceed the official 90-day target in busy periods
  • Criminal record or failed due diligence results in denial
  • Inability to prove legal source of funds for the full investment
  • Nationals of currently restricted countries (e.g. Russia, Belarus, Iran)

Application Process

1

Select authorized agent

2

Prepare documents

3

Submit application

4

Pay fees

5

Receive approval

Verified Claims (4)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026
Legal ReferenceCitizenship by Investment Act No. 14 of 2015 (Cap. 1.20)pmd.govt.lc
Processing Estimates{"minDays":90,"maxDays":90}cipsaintlucia.com
Processing TimeApproximately 90 dayscipsaintlucia.com
Spouse Can Workyescipsaintlucia.com

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