International Citizenship & Passports – DRSI LAW

II Citizenship Global Investment Programs

A Second Passport? Just buy another passport? Why not?

If you want to have two homes or multiple cars or more shoes than you actually need – why do you do it? There are numerous reasons, but it may be simple- CHOICE

I can afford to choose and I can afford to pay to expand my options.

Multiple Reasons – By having multiple citizenships, this opens your global travel options vastly, speed of mobility since other countries do not require a visa to enter, reduced tax programs and even attractive real estate options. In some instances, this can permit employment in a specific country such as Cyprus opens the door to all of Europe. Other countries permit easier access to international treaties such as Turkish and Grenada citizenship that connects you to Investment treaties in the United States.

Different Passports Available

Please review the Table of Citizenship Options & TimeLine

DRSI LAW will assess your enquiry and find the perfect solution for you? CONTACT us here and explain what your purpose is for you and your family and we will provide you with the options available.

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Saint Lucia

Location - Island located in the Caribbean Sea north of Trinidad and Tobago. Citizenship from Saint Lucia provides you, the investor, and your applicable dependent family members up to the age of 25, as well as parents over 65 years of age, with the advantages of Lifetime Citizenship.

The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program offers the following prime benefits:

- Fast processing within three months.
- Inclusion of dependent children under 25.
- Inclusion of dependent parents above 65 who are currently residing with the applicant.
- Inclusion of mentally or physically challenged dependent children and/or parents.
- No physical residency requirements.
- 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, including the Schengen Zone, the U.K., and Hong Kong.
- No tax on worldwide income.

BASIC Requirements

Real Estate Option a) Minimum $300,000 USD investment in approved real estate projects - Real Estate can be sold after 5 years to any subsequent buyer for citizenship.
Government Bonds Option a) The COVID-19 Relief Bond option is available until December 31, 2020. $250,000 for a family up to four. A single applicant is required to hold the non-interest-bearing bonds for five years, a married couple for six, and a family of four is seven years. The holding period for a couple or a family can be reduced to five years if they increase the bond purchase to $300,000.

Investment setting up an Eligible Business or Investment program Option a) Minimum $3,500,000 investment in approved enterprise project and creation of no less than 3 permanent jobs (Approved enterprise projects must fall under one of the following categories: speciality restaurants, cruise ports, and marinas, agro-processing plants, pharmaceutical products, ports, bridges, roads and highways, research institutions and facilities, or offshore universities)
Financial Donation Option a) St. Lucia National Economic Fund- $100,000 single applicant, $140,000 USD applicant and spouse, $150,000 applicant + spouse and up to 2 other qualifying dependents, $25,000 p/d.

Conclusion - For just under $50,000 USD a family of four can afford St Lucia Citizenship that will permit them visa-free travel to 135 countries worldwide.

* Fees do not include Government or legal consultation fees