Citizenship by Investment – National Economic Fund
Citizenship by Investment – National Economic Fund is a residence route in Saint Lucia (Cidadania por investimento). 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 CHF 192'000. 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.
| Categoria | Cidadania por investimento |
|---|---|
| Investimento | CHF 192'000 |
| Taxas (família) | CHF 12'800 |
| Rendimento / ano | — |
| Patrimônio | — |
| Estadia mín. | 0 |
| RP | — |
| Cidadania | imediato |
| Trabalho | yes |
| Elegível | all except Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan & others (CIU list) |
| Not available to | Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan |
| Impostos | Residents taxed up to 30%; non-resident citizens not taxed |
| Data de referência | 2026-10 |
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