Family first
Define who will apply and what the family needs before selecting the arrangements.
THE PROGRAMME
Citizenship by investment
Explore Saint Lucia citizenship through the National Economic Fund contribution route. Conatus Mobility connects your family’s objectives with eligibility assessment and a considered application plan.
A clear budget
Separate the contribution, government charges and professional fees in a written quotation.
Coordinated support
One point of contact for preparation, progress and post-approval arrangements.
NATIONAL ECONOMIC FUND
National Economic Fund
NEF contribution
Understand the contribution threshold and the wider application budget.
01 / NEF
Contribution threshold
MinimumUS$240,000
Principal applicant alone or with up to 3 qualifying dependants.
- Additional family
- Under 18: US$10,000 each. Above 18: US$20,000 each.
- Age boundary
- The Gazette uses “under / above 18”; confirm the applicable amount in writing for an applicant exactly 18.
When is the contribution paid?
Following approval, according to the account and deadline in the formal payment notice.
The contribution is not a redeemable asset and produces no investment return.
02 / FEES
Government application fees
Principal processing feeUS$2,000
Processing for each dependant: US$1,000.
- Due diligence
- Principal: US$8,000. Applicable dependant: US$5,000 each. Checks apply from age 16.
- Other costs
- Confirm interview/verification, passport, certification, translation, bank and professional charges in the case quotation.
Is everything included?
No. Confirm the complete itemised quotation, payment stages, recipients and what each charge includes before signing.
Processing and due-diligence charges are non-refundable and payable at submission. Confirm other refund terms separately.
Amounts are in US dollars and are not an all-inclusive quotation. Family composition, ages and case requirements affect the final cost.
ELIGIBILITY & FAMILY
Family & eligibility
Review age, relationships, dependency and background for each proposed applicant.
Principal applicant
At least 18, subject to applicable background and source-of-funds checks.
Spouse & children
Spouse; children aged 21 or younger; fully supported children no older than 30; and qualifying children with physical or mental disabilities.
Parents
Fully supported parents of the applicant or spouse above 55. Qualifying parents with physical or mental disabilities require separate assessment.
Siblings
Unmarried siblings under 18, with parental or guardian consent.
Individual assessment
Disclose nationality, residence and refusal history, family relationships and source of funds accurately.
APPLICATION & SUPPORT
Application & professional support
A clear sequence, with communication at each stage.
- 01
Assessment & planning
Conatus Mobility reviews family goals, applicants and background, then sets out the budget and scope.
- 02
Preparation & submission
Coordinate documents, certification and translation before submission through the prescribed channels.
- 03
Review & interview
Follow up on requests and coordinate the principal applicant’s interview and identity verification.
- 04
Approval & next steps
Pay as formally instructed after approval, complete oath and registration arrangements, then apply for passports.
Conatus Mobility provides planning, advisory and coordination services. Citizenship decisions are made independently by the competent authorities; timing and outcomes are not guaranteed.
BEYOND APPROVAL
After approval
Acquiring and subsequently using citizenship involve different stages and requirements.
Citizenship & passport
After approval, Conatus Mobility can help coordinate payment, the oath of allegiance, citizenship registration and passport applications. The scope of services and fees are confirmed in writing before signing.
Family & documents
Retain registration and relationship records, and plan document renewals and family updates.
Long-term arrangements
Seek appropriate advice for your actual residence, corporate and personal tax circumstances.
Citizenship does not itself grant residence or work rights in other countries. Check destination entry requirements before travel.
QUESTIONS & CLARITY
Questions & clarity
What should be confirmed before signing?
Confirm in writing the contracting entity, family members, itemised fees and payment accounts, interview and attendance arrangements, and treatment of fees on refusal or early termination.
Is there a fixed completion date?
Preparation, checks, additional requests and official processing affect the schedule. We explain the stages and communicate progress without promising a fixed approval date.
Is an interview or personal attendance required?
Official guidance provides for a principal-applicant interview and identity verification. Confirm the format and any attendance needed for the oath or documents in your case.
How does Conatus Mobility support us?
We coordinate goals, planning, budgets, document preparation and progress. Formal submission follows prescribed channels; the actual participants and responsibilities are identified in written arrangements.
What happens to fees if the application stops?
Different charges have different rules. Agree the treatment of work already performed, third-party charges and refundable amounts before signing. Paying the contribution after approval does not eliminate earlier costs.
Official sources & information
Fees follow the investment page and July 2024 Gazette; eligibility and procedure refer to official guidance and legislation. Applicable law and formal case notices prevail where published pages differ.
General programme information, without assurances of approval, processing times or tax outcomes. Illustrations are artistic interpretations of local subjects.