St. Lucia
St. Lucia offers the newest citizenship program in the Caribbean which is one of the most cost-effective second citizenship solutions in the world. Applicants have a choice of four options which range from an investment amount of USD 100,000 to USD 3,500,000 for a single applicant. The best option in most Caribbean passport programs is to make a donation, although St. Lucia also allows investing in real estate or starting a business.
As a citizen of St. Lucia, you can take advantage of a range of personal benefits which include:
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Dual citizenship
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Dependents are eligible for citizenship
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No physical residency requirements.
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Visa-free or visa on arrival access to over one hundred and twenty (120) countries and territories
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No capital gains tax, no wealth tax, no gift tax or inheritance tax
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Applications for citizenship processed within three months of the application being accepted for processing by the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
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Stable political and economic democracy based on the British parliamentary style of government
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Excellent air/travel connections to North America, Canada, and Europe