A client — an entrepreneur from Lebanon engaged in active international business and regularly interacting with partners from the USA and Europe — came to us. His business trips often involved participation in exhibitions, meetings, and international conferences. However, each business trip was accompanied by delays related to visa processing, additional consular requests, and unpredictable application review times.
The client clearly stated his goal: to obtain a passport that would allow him to quickly attend business events without having to go through visa procedures. The delays not only disrupted his schedule but also raised concerns among counterparts, affecting the image and stability of business processes.
The client learned about us after our expert’s presentation at an investment conference in Dubai. Following a personal consultation, we provided him with a comparison of possible options, including cost calculations and timelines.
As part of the analysis, three options were proposed:
- Saint Lucia — as a jurisdiction with convenient conditions, a smooth procedure, and a high degree of visa freedom;
- Malta — as European citizenship with extended opportunities but significantly more expensive and time-consuming;
- Vanuatu — as a fast solution, unsuitable in this case due to geographical remoteness and logistical constraints.
The client chose Saint Lucia. The procedure followed the standard algorithm, but during the due diligence stage, additional documents issued in Lebanon were required. We promptly arranged translation, notarization, and legalization of these documents in accordance with program requirements.
Process timeline:
- February 1 — application submitted;
- February 15 — in-depth due diligence conducted;
- March 5 — payment of $100,000 made;
- April 15 — citizenship approval received;
- May 5 — client received the second passport.
Thanks to acquiring Saint Lucia citizenship, the client gained:
- Visa-free access to the Schengen Area, the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other key business destinations;
- The ability to travel urgently to meetings without waiting for visa permits;
- Increased trust from foreign partners — the need for additional background checks and visa stamps was eliminated;
- A legitimate way to open international bank accounts and conclude contracts under the second citizenship;
- Potential for optimizing tax burdens, including the option to change tax residency.
For the client, this step became a tool of strategic mobility. Instead of barriers and bureaucracy, he gained the ability to act quickly and flexibly in the interest of his business.
If you are an entrepreneur with international ambitions and want to eliminate bureaucratic barriers and delays in deal-making, contact us. We will analyze your situation, suggest the optimal second citizenship or residence permit program, and help build a legal framework for operating abroad.
- Book a free consultation on our website.
- Receive a detailed personalized action plan and transparent cost estimate.
- Start your path to agile business development and a flexible business schedule today.
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