ST. LUCIA Citizenship by Investment Program
GoodbyeMatrix is your leading international expert for the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment program.
St. Lucia
St. Lucia is an English-speaking island nation in the eastern Caribbean, known for the Pitons, its rainforests and its volcanic beaches.
As a neutral, secure and economically stable state within the Commonwealth, St. Lucia combines a high quality of life with a sought-after citizenship - a solid plan B for internationally minded families and investors.
The St. Lucia Passport: Globally Recognized and Strategically Valuable
The St. Lucia passport provides visa-free access to 144 countries worldwide, including the entire European Schengen Area, Hong Kong, Singapore and the CARICOM region. Russia is reachable with an e-visa.
The passport offers a wide range of strategic benefits:
- Account opening at crypto exchanges such as Binance or Kraken
- Eligibility for a local driver's license
- Simplified application process for a B-1/B-2 US visitor visa
- Freedom of movement within the 7 OECS member states (Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States)
- Simplified residency options across the 15 CARICOM nations
- Unrestricted dual citizenship under the Constitution of 1979
- 10 years of passport validity for adults
Ideal for international investors who:
- Are seeking a Caribbean second passport with a strong travel profile.
- Wish to acquire citizenship without relocating to the Caribbean.
- Prefer one clearly regulated route instead of a catalogue of options.
- Want a family solution reviewed for children, parents or minor siblings.
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What Does the Citizenship Cost?
St. Lucia has exactly one investment route that we calculate: the contribution to the National Economic Fund. Our cost calculator shows the matching estimate for your specific family profile.
The legal basis of the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is Section 14 of the Citizenship by Investment Act of 2015. The act and the regulations issued under it govern how qualified investors lawfully acquire St. Lucian citizenship.
We prepare the application digitally and file it through a government-authorised agent with the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). After a successful background check (due diligence), you make the contribution to the National Economic Fund:
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ContributionImportant: This is not a total calculation. You receive an exact cost breakdown for your family through our cost calculator.
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The displayed amount is a rounded estimate. You will receive your detailed, non-binding cost breakdown personally and free of charge.
Does St. Lucia really fit your family?
You now know the key facts about St. Lucia. Our Program Finder shows whether this program fits your family structure, budget and goals or whether one of 7 other CBI programs may be a better match. You'll receive your 3 strongest matches, including estimated total costs for your family.
Step by Step: Your Second Passport through Investment in St. Lucia
The application process for St. Lucia citizenship through the Citizenship by Investment program is clearly structured and efficiently managed with our support. The entire process can be divided into the following steps:
Typically up to 24 months until passport issuance
The figure applies from the submission of a complete application. Our assessment takes the entire process into account: from gathering and verifying all required documents and the due diligence phase, to the processing by the authorities and the final issuance of the naturalization certificate and passport. Official communication states about 3 months. We show the longest value from our ongoing applications so that you can plan realistically.
1. Non-binding Cost Estimate
& Initial Details
The first step begins with your free, non-binding request for a detailed cost breakdown through the cost calculator further up on this page. You provide initial details regarding your family structure, the number of applicants and your objectives.
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Based on this information, we prepare a transparent cost estimate that takes into account all relevant fees, government charges and the contribution itself.
Objective: to give you a clear overview of the total costs and the overall structure of the process - before you decide whether to proceed with a collaboration.
2. Personal Initial Assessment
& Collaboration with GoodbyeMatrix
After reviewing the estimate, you may raise further questions, and we jointly analyze your objectives, family situation and individual requirements. Based on this, we assess whether the St. Lucia CBI program strategically fits your international setup - legally, fiscally and personally.
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Once a suitable solution has been identified and you decide to proceed with a personal engagement with GoodbyeMatrix, we conduct a structured preliminary due diligence. This allows us to identify potential risks at an early stage (for example, from a compliance perspective) and to clearly inform you about opportunities, feasibility and any possible limitations.
Only upon a positive outcome do you receive formal confirmation to proceed, at which point we officially initiate the application process.
Your advantage: you move forward well prepared and safeguarded - without unnecessary time or cost expenditure.
3. Client Onboarding & Document Preparation
Following a successful preliminary review, you are formally onboarded as a client. The initial retainer (from USD 10,000) is paid and our engagement officially begins.
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Together with you and, where applicable, your family, we compile all required documentation - from identity records and asset documentation to affidavits.
Our experts handle the complete application preparation, including translations, notarizations and consistency checks. Once the file is complete, we formally submit your application to the competent authority in St. Lucia.
Your advantage: you benefit from a carefully prepared application package designed to ensure efficient processing by the authorities, while we handle the administrative workload on your behalf.
4. Application Submission & Payment of Government Fees
Following final review, your application is formally submitted to the Government of St. Lucia. This marks the start of the official processing by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
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At this stage, the second retainer becomes due, along with the applicable government fees, including the due diligence fee and processing charges. We ensure that all payments are executed accurately and within the required timeframes.
The procedure includes an interview from the age of 16 and the recording of biometric data. We tell you in advance what this means in your case.
While the authorities review your application, we actively manage the process, respond to any inquiries from the CIU and keep you informed of all progress.
Upon successful completion of the due diligence review, you receive official government pre-approval.
Your advantage: you can now confidently proceed to the next step - the contribution to the National Economic Fund.
5. Investment, Naturalization & Passport Issuance
Upon receipt of the official government approval, the non-refundable payment into the National Economic Fund (NEF) is made.
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Once the investment is confirmed, the Certificate of Naturalization is issued and you officially become a citizen of St. Lucia.
Within a few weeks of naturalization, your passport is issued and securely delivered - either in person or, upon request, via a secured courier.
Your advantage: you hold your Caribbean second passport in your hands - and benefit from new options in terms of freedom, mobility and asset protection.
Required Documents & Records
- Passport
- Government-issued ID card
- Birth certificate
- Proof of address
- Bank reference letter
- Medical certificate
- Proof of assets
- Police clearance certificate
- Proof of marital status
- Proof of financial means
- Professional reference letter
- Letter of motivation
- Affidavits
Strategic Second Citizenship & Passport Programs
Access our confidential strategic briefing outlining:
- The 5 most efficient and legally structured paths to a second passport
- Jurisdictions offering accelerated citizenship programs
- Proven investment and ancestry routes for capital and family protection
- How high-net-worth entrepreneurs diversify sovereign risk
This is not about travel perks. It’s about long-term control, asset protection, and jurisdictional leverage.
Strategic Citizenship & International Structuring Advisory with Sergio von Facchin
Work directly with Sergio von Facchin to design a tailored international strategy - covering expatriation, tax positioning, asset protection, and Citizenship by Investment.
Since 2016, Sergio has advised thousands of entrepreneurs and internationally mobile families on restructuring their global footprint.
He personally completed the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment program - bringing first-hand operational experience to every engagement.
Why work with GoodbyeMatrix?
If you are considering securing a second citizenship, choosing the right partner is critical. Unlike online agencies or pure intermediaries, GoodbyeMatrix offers a tailored, holistic, and personally guided process - from the initial assessment through to the issuance of your new passport.
What sets us apart:
Tailored Advisory Approach
We analyze all available Citizenship by Investment programs worldwide
Learn More →We analyze all available Citizenship by Investment programs worldwide (Caribbean, São Tomé and Príncipe, Vanuatu, among others) and recommend only what is strategically aligned with your personal situation - not what happens to be promoted or “on offer” at the time.
Direct Support By Our Team - No Intermediaries
As a boutique advisory firm, we are directly involved in your application from start to finish.
Learn More →As a boutique advisory firm, we are directly involved in your application from start to finish. We do not operate as a referral or pass-through service; instead, we actively manage, review, and guide every step of the process.
Personal Support in three Languages
You can reach us at any time in English, German or Russian
Learn More →You can reach us at any time in English, German or Russian - via WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, or by phone. We are available when you need us, without unnecessary intermediaries or delays.
Maximum Support throughout the Application Process
We handle all documentation requirements on your behalf
Learn More →We handle all documentation requirements on your behalf:
Notarizations, Translations, Certifications, and Coordination with the Relevant authorities
We ensure your application is complete and accurate before submission
You are assigned a dedicated case manager, along with personalized checklists and progress updates
Experience across all Global CBI Programs
We speak from practical, hands-on experience - not theory.
Learn More →We speak from practical, hands-on experience - not theory. Our clients reach their objectives efficiently, transparently, and in full compliance with applicable regulations. Sergio von Facchin completed the St. Lucia program himself.
Access to our Exclusive Community
As a client, you gain access to our private CBI client discussion group
Learn More →As a client, you gain access to our private CBI client discussion group, the GoodbyeMatrix Sovereigns App, and a network of thousands of like-minded individuals who have already taken steps toward greater personal and financial sovereignty.
What Our Clients Say.
A strategic family decision: to cyber sovereignty with GoodbyeMatrix
Dear GoodbyeMatrix team,
We would like to personally thank you for your loving support throughout the entire process.
Thank you so much. We are so happy that everything went so smoothly and that we had you by our side.
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Hello Anastasiya,
Thank you - and the entire Goodbye Matrix team - for the great collaboration and professional guidance.
Best regards,
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Dear GoodbyeMatrix team,
The shipment of the passports from Antigua & Barbuda arrived safely with us this morning.
Thank you very much for your support - you were exceptionally efficient, responsive and professional. Very well done!
Kind regards
“GoodbyeMatrix did not simply help us get a new passport - they opened up a whole new level of sovereignty for us.”
Our new passports from Antigua & Barbuda arrived early this morning - and with them a central milestone on our path to cyber sovereignty.
What sets GoodbyeMatrix apart from other providers is the combination of structure, speed and genuine expertise. From the first call to the final implementation - everything ran smoothly and highly professionally.
Thank you for the support on this path to Flag Theory 3.0. We now feel truly free - global, secure and independent.
“GoodbyeMatrix did not just walk us through the paperwork - they gave us a real sense of control and security.”
Our decision in favor of a second citizenship was driven by the concern of remaining able to act and remaining mobile in an emergency - whether pandemic, war or political unrest. Cyber sovereignty was not a theory for us, it was a necessity.
GoodbyeMatrix - and especially the team around Irish - made this path far easier for us. What at first looked like a document challenge was made solvable in only 3 to 4 weeks through clear structure, weekly checklists and constant support.
We particularly appreciated the transparency and reliability throughout the entire process. Thank you for this sovereign start into our personal Flag Theory 3.0.
“Cyber sovereignty for our family - with GoodbyeMatrix it became reality.”
As parents of four sons, our goal was clear: maximum freedom and protection for our children’s future - especially in view of the looming conscription in Germany. A second citizenship was our strategic plan B.
The path there was complex. Delays caused by German authorities, logistical challenges while we were traveling - it was anything but easy. But this is exactly where GoodbyeMatrix proved to be a real partner: with structured support, updated document checklists and personal guidance, the team led us through every single step.
Without the Sovereign Blueprint and the expertise of GoodbyeMatrix, we would never have been able to take this path so sovereignly and so efficiently. Today we are not only grateful - we are convinced. And we have already recommended GoodbyeMatrix several times.
Case study: the path to a second citizenship - with GoodbyeMatrix
Starting point: Increasing restrictions inside the EU - personally as well as financially - prompted us to look for a strategic way out: a second citizenship as part of our personal Sovereign Blueprint.
Challenge: Entering through the program in Grenada turned out to be bureaucratically demanding. Requirements, documents, processes - the reality was more complex than we had thought. In the end we decided to switch to Dominica.
Solution with GoodbyeMatrix: The team provided us with a structured checklist, accompanied certifications and translations, and answered every question quickly and competently. That support was the decisive difference between frustration and progress for us.
Room for improvement: The change of program was briefly bumpy in terms of communication - but it was quickly offset by clarity and efficiency in everything that followed.
Conclusion: Despite the hurdles: the value for money, the expertise in the field of Citizenship by Investment and the operational support convinced us. Anyone looking for reliable partners on the path to cyber sovereignty will find them at GoodbyeMatrix.
Security in uncertain times - to a second citizenship with GoodbyeMatrix
In a world full of economic uncertainty, geopolitical tension and growing risks, our decision was clear: we needed a plan B - and with it a second citizenship as a strategic building block of our cyber sovereignty.
What we expected: bureaucracy, language barriers and uncertainty. What we got: structure, clarity and an excellently organized team that accompanied us through the entire process.
What makes GoodbyeMatrix special:
Real closeness: The WhatsApp group was not lip service - we got answers quickly and directly, often within a few minutes.
Reliable structure: The English-language application process was never an obstacle thanks to German-language support. Every step was explained understandably.
Maximum efficiency: From collecting the documents to filing the application - everything ran smoothly.
We did not feel like a “customer” - but like partners on the path to Flag Theory 3.0. We would choose GoodbyeMatrix again at any time - and recommend them without reservation.
A strategic family decision: to cyber sovereignty with GoodbyeMatrix
For our family, acquiring a second citizenship was not a “nice to have” - it was a deliberate step toward security, freedom of action and future sovereignty. The reasons were clear: protection from conscription for our son. Freedom to travel for our mother-in-law. And a stable plan B for all of us.
Despite our previous experience with naturalization procedures, one thing quickly became clear: without GoodbyeMatrix the effort would have been incomparably higher.
What made the difference:
WhatsApp support in real time: no long waiting times, no standard answers - instead direct, competent guidance.
Translations & formalities? Taken off our hands completely.
The sovereign process: every step was well thought through, clear, smooth.
One concrete suggestion for improvement from our side: a visualized timeline at the start that makes the waiting phases transparent. Apart from that? Perfect execution and a full recommendation.
“A decision for our children’s future - and the most sovereign plan B one can have”
We deliberately decided on a second citizenship through the Citizenship by Investment program in Antigua & Barbuda - not only as security for our children, but as a strategic step toward cyber sovereignty. With the Sovereign Blueprint, GoodbyeMatrix gave us a clear structure that made the entire process plannable and manageable.
Thanks to the detailed checklists and the strong support from the team, putting the documents together was considerably easier than we had thought. Of course - it was work, but not hurdles that make you fail.
Particularly helpful: the WhatsApp support, which made quick responses possible, and the clear payment processes - transparent, efficient, trustworthy. Even under time pressure we felt safe. The GoodbyeMatrix team gave us the feeling of being in the best hands.
We recommend GoodbyeMatrix without reservation - anyone who wants to realize their personal plan B gets far more than advice here. You get a system, a strong network and the good feeling of being prepared - for whatever may come.
Anastasiya Danilova.
Anastasiya Danilova is Head of Citizenship at GoodbyeMatrix and your dedicated point of contact on the path to a second citizenship.
As a multiple-citizenship holder with Russian roots, she understands from personal experience how important it is not to rely on a single nationality - especially in times of geopolitical uncertainty.
She has successfully guided numerous GoodbyeMatrix clients through leading Citizenship by Investment programs worldwide, from the Caribbean to Vanuatu, and is also experienced in specialized pathways such as citizenship through birth abroad.
If you request a non-binding quote, Anastasiya will contact you personally and guide you step by step through the entire process - discreetly, professionally, and with a clear focus on results.
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Key Information at a Glance.
How long does it take to obtain St. Lucia citizenship by investment?
Plan for up to 24 months from the submission of a complete application until you hold the passport. Official communication states about 3 months.
Most of that time is taken up by the due diligence review, which examines assets, documents and family background.
We show the longest value from our ongoing applications so that you can plan realistically.
Which investment option is available?
For St. Lucia we calculate the non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund (NEF):
240,000 USD for the main applicant and up to 3 dependants. A single applicant pays the same amount, because St. Lucia has no separate single rate.
Each additional dependant aged 18 and over adds 20,000 USD, each additional dependant under 18 adds 10,000 USD.
Government fees and due diligence costs apply on top. The exact amount depends on your family profile and the ages of the co-applicants. You receive the matching estimate through the cost calculator on this page.
What are the advantages of the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program?
The program is clearly regulated by statute and allows investors and their families to acquire citizenship lawfully, including full civil rights.
The key advantages at a glance:
Visa-free travel to 144 countries, including the Schengen Area, Hong Kong and Singapore
Simplified application for a US visitor visa (B-1/B-2)
One single, clearly regulated investment route through the National Economic Fund
The application is prepared digitally and no relocation to St. Lucia is required
Citizenship is granted for life and is passed on to your children
St. Lucia taxes by residence. As a citizen without residence in St. Lucia, foreign income is not taxed there. Whether that is an advantage always depends on your personal situation.
St. Lucia therefore offers a straightforward CBI program for internationally minded families.
What is the minimum investment?
The entry point is 240,000 USD as a contribution to the National Economic Fund. That amount covers the main applicant and up to 3 dependants.
Who qualifies as the main applicant in the CBI program?
You qualify as the main applicant if you:
are at least 18 years old
can present a clean police clearance certificate
pass the comprehensive due diligence review
can prove the lawful origin of your funds
submit an affidavit of a net worth of at least 350,000 USD
are prepared to make the required investment in full
Applications must be filed through a government-authorised agent with the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
Can family members be included in the application?
The following family members can be included as dependants:
The spouse of the main applicant
Children up to 30 years of age; up to and including 21 without further conditions, from 22 to 30 only if they are fully supported by the applicant or the spouse
Persons with a disability, without an age limit
Parents and parents-in-law aged 55 and over, provided they are fully supported
Unmarried siblings of the main applicant under 18 years of age, with the consent of the parents or the legal guardian
Whether a specific person can be included is reviewed individually before the application.
Can I add family members later?
Yes. Dependants who were already eligible at the time of the original application can be added within 5 years of that application. Newborn children and a new spouse can be added at any time.
That application also runs through an authorised agent with the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). Additional government fees apply, depending on the category of the dependant. Please contact us directly for this.
Do I need to travel to St. Lucia in person?
We prepare and file the application digitally, so a trip to St. Lucia is not part of it.
The procedure includes an interview from the age of 16 and the recording of biometric data. We clarify with you in advance how this works in your specific case.
Do I have to live in St. Lucia to obtain citizenship?
No. The procedure does not require a stay in St. Lucia and there is no minimum stay, neither before nor after naturalization.
May I hold other citizenships alongside the St. Lucian one?
Yes. Under the Constitution of St. Lucia of 1979 you may retain all existing citizenships. The rules of every citizenship you already hold have to be checked in addition.
How long is the passport valid?
The passport is valid for 10 years for adults and is renewed thereafter. A shorter validity applies to minors. Citizenship itself is granted for life.
Can I pass the citizenship on to my children?
Yes. Children born after naturalization acquire citizenship by descent. The birth has to be registered with the authorities in St. Lucia.
Which documents are required?
Typical documents include:
Passport and birth certificate
Police clearance certificate and health certificate
Proof of assets and source of funds
Proof of address and proof of marital status
Letters of recommendation and, where applicable, affidavits
Can I submit the application directly to the government?
No. The government does not accept direct applications. The application runs through a government-authorised agent. We handle the entire application process for you.
Is the application form available online?
No. The official application form is filed exclusively through registered agencies with the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). We provide all necessary forms and guide you through completing them.
Are there restricted nationalities in the CBI program?
For applicants with certain nationalities or places of birth, exclusions, restrictions or enhanced due diligence checks apply. Which countries are currently affected is reviewed individually before every application, and we tell you early whether an application is possible.
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