Head to head
Panama vs St Lucia
Three key differences
- Different status types: Panama grants permanent residence, St Lucia grants citizenship — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: St Lucia runs $55,500 below Panama.
- Upper timeline: Panama is 9 months shorter than St Lucia.
Field
Panama
St Lucia
Status type
Permanent residence
Citizenship
Min. investment
$300,000
$240,000
Government & due diligence
$5,000
$9,500
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$305,000
$249,500
Timeline
1–3 mo
6–12 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
No
Eligible family
配偶 + 25岁以下在读子女
配偶 + 30岁以下子女 + 55岁以上父母
Dual citizenship
N/A
Yes
Years to citizenship
5 yrs
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Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
Policy-volatile
None
● Numerically favourable on that line. A number, not a recommendation — no program wins every line.
Figures reflect prevailing industry terms, compiled 2026-08-11. Rules and fees change without notice; official announcements and a case-by-case assessment govern. Totals exclude the service fee, which runs $500–$8,000 by program.