Recently, according to reports from the official website of the Government of Saint Lucia, the tourism economy of Saint Lucia continues to gradually rebound, with visitor numbers in June exceeding the country's optimistic forecast by 34%. Saint Lucia has welcomed 21,357 visitors, an increase of 7,018 compared to May of this year.
Compared to the same period in 2019, the U.S. market has nearly fully recovered, becoming one of the strongest months on record, with visitor numbers reaching 92%. The UK market has also seen significant growth, with inbound numbers increasing by 4% since the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, on July 19, Saint Lucia welcomed 116 cruise passengers at Rodney Bay. Since the resumption of the cruise industry on June 29, 1,075 cruise passengers have entered Saint Lucia, and more international cruise ships are expected in July, indicating a strong momentum for the cruise industry in Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia's Minister of Tourism, Dominic Fedee, stated: "So far, since the easing of restrictions during the pandemic, over 8,000 people have been re-employed in the tourism sector. All efforts are aimed at restoring more employees during this difficult time and seeing more visitors come to our shores, which ultimately means a direct injection into our local economy."
Saint Lucia has relaxed travel restrictions, allowing entry into Saint Lucia with a negative PCR test taken within five days prior to departure and submission of a travel registration form. Fully vaccinated travelers will be exempt from quarantine upon entry; otherwise, a 14-day quarantine is required. Currently, the vaccines recognized by Saint Lucia include: Sinopharm, Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson.
With the reopening of borders, the tourism industry in Saint Lucia is revitalizing, and the economy is expected to see new development. The World Bank's "Global Economic Outlook" report released this year predicted that economic activity in the Caribbean region is expected to grow by 3.7%, with Saint Lucia's economic growth expected to reach 8.1%, leading the Caribbean region.
In recent years, the Government of Saint Lucia has increasingly emphasized the development of the tourism industry, focusing on improving infrastructure to provide more options and better experiences for visitors. As a gem of the Caribbean, Saint Lucia attracts more and more travelers with its stunning natural scenery, rich historical civilization, and exquisite and diverse cuisine.
Located in the Caribbean region, Saint Lucia is close to the United States and Canada, featuring beautiful natural environments with pristine white beaches, lush tropical rainforests, and hot springs. It has been recognized as a world-renowned honeymoon destination for 11 consecutive years. According to the World Bank's 2019 report on the business environment, Saint Lucia ranks first among Caribbean countries that offer investment immigration opportunities. With its stable economic and political systems, pleasant climate, quality education, and comprehensive healthcare, Saint Lucia has become an excellent destination for high-net-worth individuals seeking health planning and investment immigration!
Currently, investors can apply for immigration to Saint Lucia through the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program, easily starting an international lifestyle while achieving a win-win situation for overseas investment and overseas identity!
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Saint Lucia launched the Saint Lucia COVID-19 Relief Government Bond Program on May 12, 2020. By investing in government bonds starting from $250,000, with a minimum holding period of five years, investors can receive their principal back and obtain Saint Lucia passports for the entire family. This is the first low-cost investment immigration method introduced among Caribbean countries that offers government bond repayment and Commonwealth passports. This program has been very popular among investors since its launch! The good news is that the validity of the Saint Lucia COVID-19 Relief Government Bond Program has been extended to December 31, 2021. Interested investors should seize the opportunity and apply early to benefit early!
Project Advantages
1. Limited-time policy, with national credit as backing, principal repayment upon maturity;
2. Legally obtain citizenship (nationality) in one step;
3. Low threshold and low cost to obtain a legal passport;
4. Fast application, usually approved within 2-3 months after submission;
5. No immigration monitoring requirements, no need to land;
6. No language, interview, or educational requirements;
7. Convenient travel, with this passport allowing visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and e-visa access to nearly 150 countries and regions, including the United Kingdom, Schengen countries, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, etc.;
8. Children can enjoy free British-style education, and academic credits are mutually recognized with some Commonwealth countries, facilitating transfers to other Commonwealth countries for study. If returning to China as an international student for further studies, eligible individuals may also be exempt from written exams to attend prestigious domestic universities;
9. Tax incentives, with no property tax, gift tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, or capital gains tax, and it is one of the few non-global taxation countries.
As an active promoter of investment immigration projects in Commonwealth countries, the WorldWay Group, which introduced the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program early on, has maintained a good relationship of trust, interaction, and cooperation with the Government of Saint Lucia.
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