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Saint Lucia (DNV)

Live It (Don't Just Visit It)

Launched 2021.

Regulator: Saint Lucia Tourism AuthorityOfficial program site ↗
Income req
Initial validity
1 yr
Renewable
Yes
Application fee
$75
Permit fee
$0
Processing
1-2 wks
Path to PR
No
Path to citizenship
No

Income requirements

    Self-attestation

    No statutory minimum.

    Tax treatment

    • Becomes tax resident: Visitors not tax-resident under 183 days
    • Special regime: Visitor non-resident
    • Foreign income: Foreign income exempt while non-resident.

    St Lucia PIT progressive 10-30% on residents — DNV holders generally avoid.

    Remote work requirements

    • Must work for foreign employer: Yes
    • Local clients allowed: No
    • Local employment allowed: No
    • Self-employed accepted: Yes
    • Salaried vs freelance: both

    Family inclusion

    • Spouse: Yes
    • Children under 18: Yes
    • Dependent adult children: No
    • Parents dependent: No

    Family included.

    Path to PR & citizenship

    Permanent residency

    • Available: No

    Does not count toward PR. St Lucia CBI is the citizenship path.

    Citizenship

    • Available: No

    CBI separately at USD 240K donation. See /research/cbi/LC.json.

    Eligibility requirements

    • Non-Saint Lucian
    • Remote work
    • Valid passport

    Disqualifiers

    • Saint Lucia employer

    Recent changes

    1. 2021

      St Lucia Live It launched.

    Notes

    St Lucia Live It = light DNV + CBI alternative for those wanting passport.

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