Head to head
St Kitts and Nevis vs St Lucia
Three key differences
- Indicative total: St Lucia runs $10,500 below St Kitts and Nevis.
- Upper timeline: St Kitts and Nevis is 6 months shorter than St Lucia.
- Visa-free reach: St Kitts and Nevis covers 8 more destinations than St Lucia.
Field
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
Status type
Citizenship
Citizenship
Min. investment
$250,000
$240,000
Government & due diligence
$10,000
$9,500
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$260,000
$249,500
Timeline
4–6 mo
6–12 mo
Visa-free reach
154
146
Residency
30 d / 5 yrs
30 d / 5 yrs
Visit required
No
No
Eligible family
spouse + children under 25 + parents over 55
spouse + children under 30 + parents over 55
Dual citizenship
Yes
Yes
Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
None
None
● Numerically favourable on that line. A number, not a recommendation — no program wins every line.
Figures reflect prevailing industry terms, compiled 2026-08-12. 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.