Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia Migration & Economic Citizenship
Positioning assets, corporate talent, and personal mobility in the Caribbean requires navigating a rapidly tightening regional compliance landscape. At Muzy & Meraris LLP, we advise high-net-worth investors, multinational entities, and global professionals on capitalizing on Saint Lucia’s premium visa categories and world-renowned Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program.
From meticulous background risk-vetting to structured capital placement, we shield your transition from sudden administrative shifts.
1. Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program
The crown jewel of Saint Lucia’s sovereign mobility framework. Following the regional standardisation accords, the minimum entry threshold is fully enforced at $240,000, operating under an enhanced due diligence and mandatory online interview structure.
· National Economic Fund (NEF) Contribution: The most streamlined and popular capital pathway. The non-refundable contribution directly supports domestic infrastructure, healthcare, and sustainable tourism developments:
o Base Allocation: $240,000 for a single applicant or a family structure comprising up to four members (e.g., primary applicant, spouse, and two dependent children).
2. Temporary Residency, Corporate Mobility, & Work Permits
Tailored for foreign managers, technical consultants, and non-citizens looking to locate physically or execute operations within Saint Lucia.
· The Saint Lucia Single Work Permit: Mandated for all non-citizens looking to take up gainful local employment or operate a corporate subsidiary on the island. This route requires clear labor market evidence demonstrating that the highly specialised skill set cannot be filled by a domestic national.
· The Digital Nomad Visa ("Live It" Program): A flexible, long-term multi-entry stay permit designed for remote tech professionals, executives, and freelancers who can prove a stable source of foreign-derived income. This stream grants standard residency rights for up to 12 months with minimal paperwork, bypassing domestic tax liabilities on global income.
3. Standard Entry & Visas (Non-Immigrant)
Managing standard travel clearances and short-term commercial entries for business developers and tourists.
· Non-Immigrant Multiple-Entry Visa: Tailored for corporate executives and overseas developers executing repeating vendor assessments or site audits in Saint Lucia. Permits stays up to 1 year for approved trade delegations.
· Single-Entry Tourist Visas: Standard entry clearances required for non-exempt foreign nationals, routed securely through the immigration department’s portal.
