The Special COVID-19 Relief Bond has been extended until 31st December 2019. Under this option applicants can become citizens of St.Lucia by investing in government bonds in exchange for St.Lucia Citizenship. The bond option consists of non-interest bearing bonds at a value of US$250,000 for a family up to four. There are varying holding periods depending on the number of family members included in an application for citizenship. For example:

  • A single applicant must hold the bonds for 5 years
  • A married couple must hold the bonds for 6 years
  • A family of four must hold the bond for 7…

The 2020 pandemic has caused panic worldwide and has drastically changed the way people interact, travel and do business. Many people who never considered getting a second passport have found themselves looking for a plan B passport as a security measure to have in their back pocket. Many Caribbean islands that offer citizenship by investment have minimal, or no covid cases and people are out and about enjoying their lives instead of being on lock-down in a city.

JH Marlin Law — jhmarlin.com — Citizenship by Investment

Citizenship by Investment options includes; Antigua & Barbuda, Grenada, St.Lucia, St.Kitts & Nevis and Dominica. In JH Marlin’s experience, the two most…


There are several Citizenship by Investment law firms that help people acquire a passport through a citizenship by investment law firm. Citizenship by investment is the process of investing in a host country that offers a citizenship by investment program. Depending on the program citizenship can be obtained in about 6 months. Citizenship by investment is much faster than going through the traditional imigration processes and permits citizens from other countries to acquire a second passport from a country that they may not necessarily be able to become a citizen under traditional means.

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There are a variety of different citizenship…


Last week the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment unit announced new changes to the country’s citizenship by investment program. Siblings of the main applicant or spouse who are under the age of 30 not married and financially dependent on the main applicant or spouse can be included in an application for citizenship.

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This new change demonstrates Saint Kitts and Nevis willingness to be even more inclusive of families. Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment is known to be family-friendly and at the moment the price has recently been lowered to US$45,000 for a family of four or…


JH Marlin Law (jhmarlin.com) has been for over three years, helping clients from all around the world obtain Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment. The firm has become increasingly well known in the investment immigration industry as local citizenship by investment law firm. One aspect of JH Marlin law firm that distinguishes our firm from others is that we are locally based, apply personalized service, have experience helping cryptocurrency clients, have experience with clients from multiple jurisdictions and not to mention the firm offers affordable fixed prices. There are no surprise fees when you work with us.

The firm…


This article does not constitute legal advice and is for informational purposes only.

jhmarlin.com / Jennifer Harding-Marlin / Canadian & St.Kitts & Nevis Attorney/ JH Marlin Law / Citizenship by Investment & residency by investment specialists

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JH Marlin Law (jhmarlin.com) has seen an increasing interest in second citizenship from Lebanese clients who are looking to obtain a passport through a citizenship by investment program. Political unrest continues in Lebanon, and many persons are seeking out an alternative passport for financial security, safety and mobility motives.

There are five different countries in the Caribbean that offer citizenship by investment for a Lebanese investor to choose from which start at a minimum of US$100,000. These countries include Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St.Lucia and St.Kitts & Nevis. …


Over the past decade, many international investors have done the Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment programme. In addition to Saint Kitts & Nevis passport holders having visa-free travel to over 140 countries, one of the main advantages of having Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship is that it can be passed on to future generations by descent at a minimal cost. Many people who have done Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship by investment program are now having children and wish to pass on their citizenship through descent.

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The process for citizenship by descent is different from submitting an application…


St.Lucia recently announced the creation of the special Covid-19 Relief Bond Starting at USD250,000 that is a non-interest bearing government bond in exchange for citizenship of the country of St.Lucia for a limited time only until December 31,2020. St.Lucia requires that the bond be registered and maintained in the name of the applicant since the date of first issuance of the bond. Additional administrative fee of US$30,000, due diligence fees and legal fees apply.

The investment contribution to require St.Lucia citizenship is as follows:

  • Single applicant (5 years holding bond): US$250,000
  • Applicant applying with 1 qualifying dependent (6 year holding…

Jennifer Harding-Marlin

Citizenship by Investment - St.Kitts & Nevis & Canadian Attorney, Managing Director of JHMarlin Law jhmarlin.com

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