Reviewed by Jane Katkova, Founder & Licensed CICC ConsultantTable of contents9 sections
- St Lucia Citizenship Cost 2026: Every Fee, Singles and Families
- St Lucia citizenship cost: fees and key figures (2026)
- St Lucia CBI investment options and government fees
- St Lucia passport cost: worked examples on the National Economic Fund route
- St Lucia CBI refund rules, payment timing and professional fees
- St Lucia citizenship cost for US and Canadian applicants
- Request a written St Lucia citizenship cost estimate
- Frequently asked questions
- Official sources and references
The minimum contribution is US$240,000. The total St Lucia citizenship cost for a single applicant is about US$251,450 before our fees, and a family of four with young children pays only US$8,000 more. Fees are non-refundable once filed.
St Lucia citizenship cost: fees and key figures (2026)
- Minimum Donation of US$240,000. National Economic Fund, single or family of up to four
- Extra Dependants at US$10,000 / US$20,000. under 18 / aged 18+, the lowest in the Caribbean
- Due Diligence Fees from US$7,500. principal; US$5,000 per dependant 16+; none under 16
- Processing Fee of US$2,000. principal; US$1,000 per dependant
- Other Fees and Passport Costs of About US$1,950. per application
- Bond Route at US$300,000 + US$50,000. capital returned after 5 years, fee is not
- Real Estate at US$300,000 + About US$30,000. government fee on top; 5-year hold
- 18-Month Average Processing Time. range 12–26
St Lucia CBI investment options and government fees
Every route carries the same due diligence, processing and passport charges; what differs is the qualifying investment and whether it is refundable.
National Economic Fund (NEF): US$240,000
- Covers: Main applicant or family of up to four; +US$10,000 each extra dependant under 18, +US$20,000 aged 18+
- Holding: Non-refundable donation
- Best for: Lowest total outlay for most families
National Action Bond: US$300,000 + US$50,000 administration fee
- Covers: Main applicant; family pricing confirmed on a call
- Holding: 5 years, non-interest-bearing; US$300,000 returned
- Best for: Applicants with idle capital; net cost about US$61,450 for a single applicant plus forgone interest
Approved real estate: US$300,000 + government fee of about US$30,000
- Covers: Main applicant; dependant fees added
- Holding: 5 years before resale
- Best for: Buyers who want an asset and accept limited Caribbean resale liquidity
Enterprise project: US$250,000 + fees
- Covers: Main applicant
- Holding: Project minimums US$3,500,000 single or US$6,000,000 joint
- Best for: Operators with a substantive business on the island
Due diligence from US$7,500 principal (sources differ by US$500), US$5,000 per dependant aged 16+; processing US$2,000 principal, US$1,000 per dependant; other and passport charges about US$1,950. Figures verified 27 September 2026.
St Lucia passport cost: worked examples on the National Economic Fund route
Government figures only; our advisory fee and the local agent's fee are quoted separately in writing.
| Applicants | NEF donation | Due diligence | Processing | Other and passport | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single applicant | US$240,000 | US$7,500 | US$2,000 | US$1,950 | US$251,450 |
| Couple | US$240,000 | US$12,500 | US$3,000 | US$1,950 | US$257,450 |
| Family of four, two children under 16 | US$240,000 | US$12,500 | US$5,000 | US$1,950 | US$259,450 |
| Family of six, four children under 18, two of them 16+ | US$260,000 | US$22,500 | US$7,000 | US$1,950 | US$291,450 |
Each dependant aged 18+ beyond four adds US$20,000 to the donation instead of US$10,000, plus US$5,000 due diligence and US$1,000 processing. Bond route, single applicant: US$300,000 + US$50,000 + US$7,500 + US$2,000 + US$1,950 = US$361,450, of which US$300,000 returns after five years. Real estate, single applicant: about US$341,450 with the property retained.
St Lucia CBI refund rules, payment timing and professional fees
Non-refundable from day one: due diligence, processing and passport charges are paid on submission and not returned if the application is refused or withdrawn. The US$50,000 bond administration fee and the real estate government fee are also non-refundable.
Paid only after approval in principle: the NEF donation, the bond purchase or the property completion, through escrow under ECCIRA, so your capital is not released until citizenship is confirmed.
Returned: only the US$300,000 bond principal after five years, without interest, or whatever a property sale realises after the five-year hold.
Our fees: a fixed advisory fee quoted in writing after the scoping call, covering file preparation, source-of-funds work, interview preparation and liaison with the licensed local agent, whose fee we disclose separately. Translations, apostilles, medicals and police certificates are yours and usually run to a few thousand dollars. Plan for 18 months of processing, not the 60 days some agents still advertise.
St Lucia citizenship cost for US and Canadian applicants
For US and Canadian citizens
The donation is not tax-deductible in the US or Canada. If you take the bond, US$300,000 at zero interest for five years costs you roughly the return you would have earned elsewhere; for many of our US clients the NEF donation is cheaper in real terms. A US citizen reports any Saint Lucian bank account over US$10,000 on an FBAR.
For US and Canada residents on another passport
Unexpected costs usually arise from source-of-funds evidence, not the fee schedule. Funds moved from India, Nigeria or Vietnam need a documented trail to a North American or international bank before submission; gaps mean extra queries and months of delay. If your nationality attracts enhanced due diligence, we tell you the surcharge before you sign.
Request a written St Lucia citizenship cost estimate
One call, then a line-by-line estimate for your family with government fees, our fee and the local agent's fee shown separately. Book a consultation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total St Lucia citizenship cost for a single applicant?
About US$251,450 in government charges on the National Economic Fund route: US$240,000 donation, US$7,500 due diligence, US$2,000 processing and about US$1,950 in passport and other fees. Our advisory fee, the local agent's fee, translations and medicals are on top. Figures verified 27 September 2026.
What does a family of four pay?
About US$259,450 if both children are under 16: the same US$240,000 donation, US$12,500 due diligence for two adults, US$5,000 processing and US$1,950 other charges. Children under 16 pay no due diligence fee. A child aged 16 or 17 adds US$5,000; a dependant beyond the fourth adds US$10,000 or US$20,000 to the donation.
Is the St Lucia passport cost lower on the bond route?
In net terms, yes, if you can hold US$300,000 in the bond for five years. You pay US$361,450 up front as a single applicant and get US$300,000 back, so the sunk cost is about US$61,450 plus forgone interest. Even at a 5% return (roughly US$80,000 over five years) the bond costs about US$141,000, below the donation route at about US$251,450. The donation needs less capital up front and no five-year wait. We model both routes for you.
This guide is part of our St Lucia citizenship by investment in 2026 overview.
Official sources and references
- Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit
- FinCEN: Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
Written by the Fast Passport Boutique team and reviewed by Jane Katkova, Founder & Licensed CICC Consultant.
