1. How does a Non-National purchase property in St. Lucia?
Non-nationals wanting to purchase property in St. Lucia must obtain an Alien Landholding License through the Citizenship by Investment Unit. To commence this process the alien (non-national) must first make an application for a Certificate of Eligibility to be eligible to make an application for the Alien Landholding License. This application form must be completed in English Language and submitted both in electronic and printed form. In addition all supporting documents with this application form must be in the English Language or an authenticated translation in the English Language. Documents required for submission with the application must be the original or a certified copy.
The non-refundable application fee for the Certificate of Eligibility is as follows:
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2. What documents do I need to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility?
- A properly completed, dated and signed application form.
- Proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee for a Certificate of Legibility.
Birth certificate or birth record. - Two (2) passport-sized color photographs of the alien taken within the last six (6) months certified as the true likeness of that alien.
- A certified copy of the passport bio-data page.
- Proof of residential address valid within the last three (3) months immediately preceding the submission of the application. Examples are original copies of a utility bill or bank statements showing full name and address.
- An original Bank Reference Letter issued by an internationally recognized financial institution within the last six (6) months preceding the submission of the application form.
- An original Police Certificate of Good Character or its equivalent from the alien’s country of residence and if not the same, from his or her country of nationality.
- A copy of the register of land currently owned in St. Lucia, if applicable
- A statutory declaration verifying the contents of the application.
Once the Certificate of Eligibility is approved the alien can then proceed with the application for the Alien Landholding License. This application can be submitted by the alien or an attorney-at-law on behalf of the alien.
3. What documents do I need to obtain an Alien Land Holding License?
- A properly completed, dated and signed application form.
- A valid Certificate of Eligibility.
- In relation to the land being purchased, acquired, leased or subdivided:
(i ) A copy of the register and/or other valid proof of the current owner of land;
(ii) A copy of the Map Sheet and Survey Plan showing the location and size of the parcel or lot of land;
(iii) Proof of the agreed purchase price;
(iv) Proof that the land is part of an approved project or development, where applicable;
(v) In the case of an application for an alien landholding license to hold a subdivided lot, the non-refundable application fee. - A copy of the register and Map Sheet for the land that the alien currently owns or leases in Saint Lucia, if applicable.
- A statutory declaration verifying the contents of the application.
The non-refundable fee for the application of the Alien Landholding License to hold a subdivided lot is USD 100.00.
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