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About buying property in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia sits in the Windward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean, a volcanic island of roughly 616 square kilometres best known for the twin Pitons on its south-west coast. Buyers are drawn by a mix of quieter south-coast communities such as Vieux Fort, Choiseul and Laborie, and the more established north around Rodney Bay and Cap Estate, where most luxury villa stock is concentrated.
Foreign buyers need an Alien Landholding Licence under the Alien Landholding (Licensing) Act of 2020. Overseas buyer guides put the certificate fee at US$3,000 plus a licence fee of EC$5,000 for under one acre (EC$10,020 above), with approval typically taking four to eight weeks. Non-citizens pay 10% stamp duty against 2% for citizens, with a 2.5% health and security levy and an annual property tax cited at 0.25% of market value. Purchases made under the Citizenship by Investment Programme are exempt from stamp duty and the licence fee.
Saint Lucia's CBI real estate route now starts at US$200,000 following the 2024 OECS harmonisation, alongside a National Economic Fund donation from US$100,000. The island uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar, fixed at EC$2.70 to US$1. Hewanorra International in the south handles long-haul jets, and American Airlines' expanded Charlotte and Miami service helped push stay-over arrivals to 435,659 in 2024, up 14% on 2023.
Saint Lucia market snapshot
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Live Antillia listings | … | Antillia approved listings |
| Stay-over arrivals 2024 | 435,659 (+14% vs 2023) | Saint Lucia Central Statistics Office |
| CBI real estate minimum | US$200,000 | IMI Daily — Saint Lucia CIU circular |
| CBI donation minimum | US$100,000 (National Economic Fund) | Saint Lucia CIP FAQs |
| Currency | EC$ pegged at 2.70 per US$ | Eastern Caribbean Central Bank |
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How to buy property in Saint Lucia
Step 1: Engage a local attorney
Appoint a Saint Lucian attorney to run title checks and handle the licence application.
Step 2: Apply for the Alien Landholding Licence
Required for non-citizens; typically four to eight weeks. Waived for approved CBI purchases.
Step 3: Title search and due diligence
Check the Land Registry title, surveys, planning approvals and any charges on the property.
Step 4: Deposit and escrow
A deposit is usually held by the attorney in escrow once the sale agreement is signed.
Step 5: Closing and stamp duty
Pay 10% non-citizen stamp duty and the 2.5% levy at completion; the transfer is then registered.
Typical buyer costs
| Stamp duty (non-citizen) | 10% of value |
|---|---|
| Health & Security Levy | 2.5% |
| Licence certificate fee | US$3,000 |
| Licence fee | EC$5,000 (<1 acre) / EC$10,020 (>1 acre) |
| Annual property tax | 0.25% of market value (cited) |
Planning figures only. Confirm current rates with a local attorney before you commit.
Saint Lucia property FAQ
Can foreigners buy property in Saint Lucia?
Yes. Non-citizens need an Alien Landholding Licence, usually granted in four to eight weeks.
What is the stamp duty for non-citizens in Saint Lucia?
Buyer guides cite 10% for non-citizens versus 2% for citizens, plus a 2.5% health and security levy.
Does Saint Lucia offer citizenship by investment?
Yes. The real estate route starts at US$200,000 and the National Economic Fund donation at US$100,000.
What is the average property price in Saint Lucia?
No official price index is published. Antillia shows asking prices from its live, approved listings on this page.
How long does it take to buy property in Saint Lucia?
Allow roughly four to eight weeks for the licence, plus normal conveyancing time.