St. Lucia

National Economic Fund Contribution

High net worth individuals may choose to make a monetary contribution to the NEF organization via one of the prescribed contribution levels:

• US$100,000: Single applicant
• US$165,000: Main applicant with spouse
• US$190,000: Family with up to 3 dependents (spouse + 2 children)
• US$25,000: Per additional dependent

Real Estate Investment

Applicants may purchase a property for a minimum of US$300,000 in a pre-approved real estate development area. The property must be owned and maintained for a minimum of five years. Property registration, processing fees and taxes must be paid in addition to the property purchase. 

Government Bond Investment

Upon approval an applicant and accompanying family may opt to invest in Saint Lucia government bonds, which must be held for five years. The bond amount will vary depending on the size of the family: 

• US$500,000: Single applicant
• US$535,000: Main applicant and spouse
• US$550,000: Family with up to 3 dependents (spouse + 2 children)
• US$25,000: Per additional dependent

Enterprise Project Investment

Applicants may invest a minimum of US$3.5 million in an approved enterprise project and create at least three jobs. A group investment of US$6 million is possible for up to six qualified applicants, with each person making a minimum investment of US$1 million. Collectively, the group must create six jobs. 

Approved enterprise projects must fall under one of the following categories: specialty restaurants, cruise ports and marinas, agro-processing plants, pharmaceutical products, ports, bridges, roads and highways, research institutions and facilities, or offshore universities.