{"id":20709,"date":"2018-04-27T01:32:55","date_gmt":"2018-04-27T05:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=20709"},"modified":"2020-06-16T10:14:06","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T14:14:06","slug":"qualifying-for-st-lucias-citizenship-by-investment-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/qualifying-for-st-lucias-citizenship-by-investment-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Qualifying for St. Lucia\u2019s Citizenship by Investment Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you well know, all citizenship programs have particular qualifications and certain things that can disqualify you from gaining documentation. For most citizenship by investment programs (CIP), there are minimum qualifying investments that must be made, and they must be made in the approved ways – using the approved investment vehicles. There can be a lot of red tape with many of these programs, so it always comes down to whether or not the opportunity is worth it in the end.<\/span><\/p>\n

CIPs can be highly beneficial in helping you to kill two birds with one stone, in a manner of speaking. If you\u2019re looking for investment opportunities so that you can set up a steady stream of passive income throughout your retirement, and also a new lifestyle in a new country altogether, these programs are usually a great solution.<\/span><\/p>\n

You could also be looking for business opportunities elsewhere – for when you have the extra time and the extra funds, and you\u2019re ready for a change of environment. In that case, a CIP program would also meet your needs, depending on your program of choice, of course.<\/span><\/p>\n

When all is said and done, deciding to take advantage of a country\u2019s CIP program is only half the battle. The next decision is weighing your options for which country would best suit your needs. Any of the above scenarios could be well-met through <\/span>St. Lucia\u2019s Citizenship by Investment Program<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

After all of the decision-making is over, the application process takes its toll – and after all <\/span>that<\/span><\/i> work, you have to wait and find out whether you can even qualify. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sure, this is becoming a long and arduous journey already, but when done right, the payoff can be huge. Just picture yourself on a yacht, viewing your new island home from the water and knowing your investments are passively bringing in income. It\u2019s a pretty picture. So\u2026what does it take to qualify?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some programs\u2019 qualifying processes are more grueling than others, but St. Lucia\u2019s program is relatively straightforward. Add that to the list of its many benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

A single applicant can qualify by sending an application along with its associated fees to the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit. Fees will depend on which investment is being made and the applicant must also pass a background check and a health check by an approved doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of the chosen investment vehicle, there will be due diligence and background check fees required upon submission of the application. The fees add up to $2,000 USD for the applicant, and $1,000 for each qualifying dependent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fees associated with investment options are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n