Head to head
St Lucia vs United Arab Emirates
Three key differences
- Different status types: St Lucia grants citizenship, United Arab Emirates grants long-term residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: St Lucia runs $297,000 below United Arab Emirates.
- Upper timeline: United Arab Emirates is 10 months shorter than St Lucia.
Field
St Lucia
United Arab Emirates
Status type
Citizenship
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$240,000
$545,000
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
$546,500
Timeline
6–12 mo
1–2 mo
Residency
30 d / 5 yrs
0 d/yr
Visit required
No
Yes
Eligible family
spouse + children under 30 + parents over 55
spouse + children(no age cap, by category) + 父母(add-on)
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 2026-08-12. 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.