Saint Lucia Introduces Competitive Investment Option at US$100,000

• Posted on Feb 06, 2024
• In Industry News, St. Lucia

Effective February 5th, 2024, Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Program has expanded its Enterprise Project category to include a new Infrastructure Option.

Greater Focus on Affordability

Amidst a competition that has been brewing in the Caribbean for over a year, coupled with external pressures to increase minimum investment thresholds, Saint Lucia’s CIP has taken an unexpected approach. Choosing instead to embrace an investor-first strategy, Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Unit has unveiled its new ‘Infrastructure Option’ under the program’s Enterprise Project category.

Catering historically to ultra-high-net-worth investors, the Enterprise Project category is now shifting its focus towards accessibility – single applicants under the new Infrastructure Option will be required to invest a minimum of US$100,000, with the cost going up to US$150,000 for a family of up to four. This represents a significant break from its high entry point of US$3,500,000 under existing options.

Moreover, the affordability of the Infrastructure Option opens up new possibilities for Saint Lucia to attract discerning investors who possess a vision to actively improve the country’s infrastructure, as opposed to the National Economic Fund, which is a comparatively passive route towards qualifying for citizenship. This new option will not only attract a more diverse pool of applicants, but also those who align with Saint Lucia’s commitment to sustainable and widespread development.

Fostering Meaningful Connections with Investors

Through the Enterprise Project category, investors qualify for citizenship by making financial contributions to specific development projects of their choice – these are projects which are approved by the Saint Lucian government. This ensures that investors’ funds are directed only towards developments which are guaranteed to materialize.

Furthermore, another key advantage of this category is its tangible impact on Saint Lucia’s economy. Investors can take pride in knowing that their contributions are directly shaping and advancing the nation’s infrastructure, allowing them to witness the positive changes they have facilitated, thereby fostering a greater sense of accomplishment and connection with the nation.

With the introduction of its Infrastructure Option, Saint Lucia is creating a win-win scenario for both investors and its economy – investors gain an affordable pathway to citizenship, while the country receives crucial funding for vital infrastructure projects. As this new option takes flight, it signifies Saint Lucia’s forward-thinking approach to its citizenship by investment program, paving the way for a more prosperous future.