Head to head
St Lucia vs Thailand
Three key differences
- Different status types: St Lucia grants citizenship, Thailand grants long-term residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: St Lucia runs $252,000 below Thailand.
- Upper timeline: Thailand is 9 months shorter than St Lucia.
Field
St Lucia
Thailand
Status type
Citizenship
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$240,000
$500,000
Government & due diligence
$9,500
$1,500
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$249,500
$501,500
Timeline
6–12 mo
2–3 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
No
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 30岁以下子女 + 55岁以上父母
配偶 + 20岁以下子女(每户至多 4 名家属)
Dual citizenship
Yes
N/A
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 2026-08-11. 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.