Apart from recognizing dual nationality, Saint Lucia has handpicked the best business practices from its neighboring Caribbean countries. It also offers the following perks:
• Fast processing with residency permit available in first 3 months;
• Inclusion of dependent children age less than 30 and parents over 65 who are currently residing with the applicant and mentally or physically challenged dependent children and/or parents;
• No requirements for any form of physical residency;
• No requirement to travel to Saint Lucia during the application process;
• No interview, education or managerial experience required;
• Visa-free travel to more than 100 countries;
• No tax on worldwide income.
PROCESS
The following 6 steps easily break down the process of application submission. Each step must be completed before moving on to the next one:
STEP 1: File preparation. Resettle Worldwide issues pre-approval letter. Advisory and due diligence fees are due at this step. The applicant must pay all the transaction, translation and due diligence fees.
STEP 2: Citizenship file submission.
STEP 3: Government’s Citizenship-by-Investment Unit Issues Approved in Principle letter.
STEP 4: Investment made in selected option. Payment of government fees, if applicable.
STEP 5: Naturalization Certificate issued.
STEP 6: Submission of passport application. Passport issued.