Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda’s citizenship by investment program requires a contribution to the National Development Fund or, in the alternative, there is both a Real Estate Option, and a Business Option.
Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
The minimum investment required for the National Development Fund is US$100,000 for a single applicant, while the Real Estate Option requires a minimum investment of US$400,000.
Applicants have the Business Option to invest US$1.5 Million in establishing a business or US$5 Million for Two (2) or more investors.
Applicants must meet certain requirements and complete the application process. Successful applicants are granted Antiguan citizenship and a passport which enables them to gain visa-free travel to more than 161 countries worldwide.
Benefits of Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
Applicants can include a spouse, children under 28, siblings under 18, and parents aged 58 and over, and to add dependents after they have been granted citizenship.
Attractive Investment Cost
Minimum contribution of US$100,000 (See: Government Bond programme)
Freedom to Travel
Provides visa free or visa-on-arrival travel to 146 destinations including Europe’s Schengen Area (“EU”), Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK.
Tax Free
No taxation of worldwide income, inheritance, or capital gains.
Dual Citizenship
Antigua & Barbuda is permitting of dual citizenship.
Main Applicant Requirements
- Good health
- Minimum 18 years old
- No criminal record or prosecution
- Reside five (5) days during the first five (5)-year of obtaining citizenship (Effective from 1st July 2023)
Eligible Dependents
- Spouse
- Dependent children below 28 years old
- Dependent parents over 58 years old
Investment Options
To be eligible for citizenship, the primary applicant must be 18 years or older, fulfill the application requirements, and choose one of the four (4) available options, which include:
- Purchasing real estate worth at least US$ 200,000 from an approved project. Two (2) applicants can invest jointly, with each investing at least US$ 200,000 to qualify. The real estate cannot be sold within a Five (5) year period.
- Directly purchasing an eligible business for a minimum sum of US$ 1.5 million, either as an individual or jointly with others. In the latter case, each person must contribute at least US$ 400,000, making it a total of US$ 5 million.
- Contributing a non-refundable amount of at least US$ 100,000 to the National Development Fund.
- Contributing a non-refundable amount of at least US$ 150,000 to the University of the West Indies.
A Non-refundable due diligence fee and processing fee for each person required on all Four (4) options.
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Processing Time
The administration and processing of all applications for the Citizenship by Investment Program are under the responsibility of the government authority known as the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). The CIU evaluates each application and may conduct an interview if deemed necessary.
To maintain the program’s credibility, the CIU conducts thorough due diligence checks and will reject any application containing false information or omitting relevant details..
The application procedures for the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program are straightforward, and the documentary requirements are reasonable. Assuming no issues arise during the application process, applicants can expect their passport to be issued within Four (4) to Six (6) months from submission
Effective from 01 JULY 23, applicants must reside in Antigua and Barbuda for at least Five (5) days within the first Five (5) years of obtaining citizenship.
The time frame for obtaining citizenship may vary depending on the real estate project, making it crucial to select a project that can provide the necessary documents required by the developer for the citizenship application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q : As an Antigua & Barbuda citizen, how many countries can I travel to without a visa?
A citizen of Antigua & Barbuda can visit 161 jurisdictions without requiring a visa, including Canada, the EU and Schengen countries, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Q : How long does the processing time take?
The processing time for an application is typically between Four (4) to Six (6) months.
Q : Who can apply for citizenship? Who can be included on the application?
To apply for the citizenship program in Antigua & Barbuda, you must be at least 18 years old, have a clean criminal record, and be in good health. Dependent children under 28 and dependent parents over 58 can also be included in the application.
Q : Does Antigua & Barbuda recognise dual citizenship?
Antigua & Barbuda does not place any restrictions on dual citizenship.
Q : What is the validity period of my passport?
Your Antigua & Barbuda passport will be valid for Five (5) years initially, and it can be renewed for Ten (10) years thereafter, provided that all requirements are met.
This includes spending a minimum of Five (5) days in the country at any time during the Five (5) period after becoming a citizen.
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