A clear assessment of this route, an agreed preparation and implementation scope, and a team coordinating the dependencies through the application and handover.
- Financial requirements
- NEF USD 240,000 up to four qualifying people; bonds USD 300,000 plus USD 50,000 administration
- Presence & absences
- Confirm current presence, biometric and renewal rules; investment holding conditions apply
- Timing & validity
- Current processing estimate must be reconfirmed; stages are separate
- Family considerations
- Qualifying spouse, children, parents and specified dependants
Who this is for
- Adult applicants meeting current investment, disclosure, due-diligence and family requirements
What we help coordinate
- Assess your citizenship, current residence, family and objectives against the selected route.
- Organise the required evidence, identify document gaps and establish the preparation sequence.
- Coordinate the local provider, filing and appointment work expressly agreed in your proposal.
- Connect the application with separately scoped tax, company, banking or relocation work where it is needed.
- Identify the post-approval steps, renewals and records covered by your handover.
The engagement begins with an agreed written scope. Local legal, immigration and other provider work is identified separately where required.
Why work with us
- Jurisdiction-agnostic advice: compare the route with your actual objectives and alternatives.
- Personal and business consequences considered together, including the effect of where you will live and work.
- A coordinated implementation plan with agreed responsibilities and a documented scope.
Understand the full cost
- The programme’s financial requirement is NEF USD 240,000 up to four qualifying people; bonds USD 300,000 plus USD 50,000 administration. This is separate from our service fee.
- Your quote identifies advisory and coordination work, any local professional representation, government charges and document costs separately.
- Provider availability and the exact scope are confirmed before engagement. Timelines depend on the route, evidence and responsible authority.
Eligibility & suitability
Who can qualify
- Adult applicants meeting current investment, disclosure, due-diligence and family requirements
Restrictions & unsuitable cases
- Relatives outside the defined dependant categories
- Applicants unable to establish lawful funds or full disclosure
- Unapproved investment arrangements
Application process & timeline
Use a licensed authorised agent. The public FAQ has an older approximate ninety-day acceptance-to-processing indication and outdated prices; a current operational estimate needs confirmation. No overall completion deadline is promised here.
01Screen the applicant and qualifying familyBefore choosing the financial route
Confirm adult principal eligibility, nationality and background position and each family member’s age, relationship and support. Identify whether the objective is residence in Saint Lucia, family nationality or specific travel access.
Documents & evidence
- Passports
- Family and dependency evidence
- Background/visa history
- Expecting current UK visa-free access from a Saint Lucian passport
02Choose an approved option and prepare a full budgetBefore paying into a project or bond arrangement
Compare the NEF contribution, five-year non-interest-bearing bond, approved property and approved enterprise options. Separate capital from processing, due diligence, administration and professional costs. Check the current price page rather than the stale FAQ prices.
Documents & evidence
- Route and project terms
- Family fee calculation
- Source-of-funds outline
- Comparing USD 240,000 contribution with USD 300,000 bonds as if both were fees
03Complete forms and supporting evidencePreparation depends on issuing authorities
Use SL1 and the principal/dependant, photo/signature and investment forms. Gather civil, identity, medical, police and financial evidence in the required format. The authorised agent should resolve inconsistencies before filing.
Documents & evidence
- SL checklist and forms
- Civil and background records
- Medical evidence
- Funds trail
- Missing dependency proof for an adult child or parent
04Submit, pay initial fees and complete assessmentGovernment due diligence and requests vary
The agent submits the file with non-refundable processing and due-diligence fees. Complete principal interview/identity verification and any additional current requirements. The Board can approve, deny or delay for cause.
Documents & evidence
- Submission acknowledgement
- Fee receipts
- Interview/request responses
- Treating fee payment as assurance of approval
05Complete investment and oath after approvalFollow the approval letter’s conditions and deadlines
Make the approved qualifying contribution or investment and the relevant administration payments. Complete the oath documentation. Check that the investment evidence and applicant identity match the approval.
Documents & evidence
- Approval letter
- Investment/payment confirmation
- Oath documents
- Funding an unapproved substitute project
06Obtain citizenship and passport documents and maintain the investmentIssuance is a subsequent stage; bonds held for five years
Retain citizenship and passport records and the investment agreement. Calendar bond or property holding restrictions and document renewal. A citizenship grant does not end foreign tax residence or create European/UK residence rights.
Documents & evidence
- Citizenship documentation
- Passport application
- Holding-period records
- Early redemption or sale without checking programme consequences
Document checklist
Track your preparation in this browser. Final requirements depend on the route and filing authority.
Plan for every family member
| Family member | Age / eligibility | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse | Adult spouse | Legally recognised spouse. |
| Children | 21 or younger; fully supported children through 30 | The older-child category requires full support; do not treat age alone as eligibility. |
| Child with a disability | Any age | Qualifying physical or mental disability and full support. |
| Parents | Above 55; disability exception at any age | Of applicant or spouse and fully supported. |
| Siblings | Under 18 | Unmarried brother or sister of the applicant with parent/guardian consent. |
Before you commit
What happens after my initial inquiry?
Tijana and the team review your circumstances, check the route and provider fit, and explain the proposed next step. You receive a defined scope and quote before work begins.
Can you help compare this with another route?
Yes. We can scope a comparison around your income, business, family, travel and long-term plans before you commit to a jurisdiction or application.
Does the application resolve my tax position?
Tax residence, income treatment and departure-country obligations need their own review. We can include the relevant analysis in the wider engagement rather than leave those questions until after the application.
Which family members can apply?
Qualifying spouse, children, parents and specified dependants
How long will the work take?
Current processing estimate must be reconfirmed; stages are separate We distinguish any official processing target or permission duration from document preparation, appointments and the overall engagement.
Discuss your citizenship plans
Tell Tijana and the team your current citizenships, who would apply with you, what you want another citizenship to achieve and your target timing. We will assess the fit and outline the next step. There is no charge for the initial inquiry.
Sources & research notes5 references
Programme requirements, process and family rules share the research records in the detailed guide.
Read the complete programme guide