Citizenship by Investment – National Economic Fund
Citizenship by Investment – National Economic Fund is a residence route in Saint Lucia (Citizenship by investment). NEF US$240,000 for main + up to 3 dependants (+US$10k/child, US$20k/adult beyond) + application US$2,000, due diligence ~US$7.5–8k main + ~US$5k per dependant 16+; interviews 16+
Citizenship by investment: due-diligence checklist →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about $240,000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed up to 30%; non-resident citizens not taxed
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Citizenship by investment |
|---|---|
| Investment | $240,000 |
| Fees (family) | $16,000 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | immediately |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | now |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | all except Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan & others (CIU list) |
| Not available to | Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan |
| Tax | Residents taxed up to 30%; non-resident citizens not taxed |
| As of | 2026-10 |
If you become a citizen
Military service: none · No conscription; professional/volunteer forces.
Taxed for holding the passport: none — Residence-based taxation; citizens abroad not taxed on foreign income
Can you give it up?: allowed — Renunciation by declaration/application once another nationality is held
Passport reputation (banks, sanctions): medium risk — CBI passports: EDD, some banks refuse CBI-only holders
A second passport can also cost a government job or security clearance in your current country.
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