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Antigua & Barbuda
Visa Free Countries
156+
Starts From
$100,000
Processing Time
6 months
Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program
Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the United Nations, the British Commonwealth, CARICOM and the Organization of American States (OAS) among many other international organizations. Holders of the Antigua and Barbuda passport enjoy visa free travel to approximately 135 countries, including the U.K., Canada, and the countries of the Schengen area.
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) was established by the Honorable Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and is the Government authority responsible for processing all applications for Agent’s Licenses, and all applications for Citizenship by Investment by applicants and their family.
- Single applicant starts from $200,000.
150 countries do not require a visa.
3-4 months to complete the procedures.
Straightforward and speedy application process.
Citizens need to spend 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda over a 5-year period.
Antigua and Barbuda allows dual citizenship.
No taxation on worldwide income.
How to Qualify for Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship
- Main applicant to Antigua & Barbuda citizenship must be at least 18 years old
- Applicants must hold no criminal record
- Must prove the source of fund for the investment
- Dependent children under the age of 30
- Dependent parents/ grandparents above the age of 55
- Unmarried dependent siblings
- Must undergo due diligence checks to gain approval
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programs
OPTION1: NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
The National Development Fund (NDF) is a non-profit fund that is subject to parliamentary oversight by way of a six monthly report to be presented to Parliament in sufficient detail to allow for transparency and accountability. The fund will also be audited by an internationally recognised accounting firm.
| Family of four or less | US $100,000 |
| Family of five or more | US $125,000 |
| Processing Fees for Family of four or less | US $30,000 |
| Additional dependents | US $15,000 per applicant |
OPTION2: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
This particular investment option is an investment in property. The process can take slightly longer than government bond option due to the steps required to purchase a property.
| Family of four or less | US $30,000 |
| Additional dependents | US $15,000 per applicant |
OPTION3: University of the West Indies Fund
In May 2020, the government announced a reduction in the contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund for large families. This option is suitable for families of six (6) or more and it entitles one applicant to a one-year scholarship that includes tuition fees at the West Indies University.
| Family of six | US $150,000 inclusive of processing fees |
| Additional dependents | US $15,000 per applicant |
Additional Fees for Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship Options
| Passport fee | US $300 per applicant |
| Due diligence for main applicant | US $7,500 |
| Due diligence for spouse | US $7,500 |
| Due diligence for dependents 18 years old and above | US $4,000 per applicant |
| Due diligence for dependents between the ages of 12 and 17 | US $2,000 per applicant |
Citizenship Process
We offer an efficient service to process your application, giving it the attention it deserves to ensure it is given the best possibility of success, allowing you full security for your investment and a second passport for you and your family.
This includes guiding our clients understandfor the best investment option to suit their needs, whether by donation or investing in real estate. We learn about our clients, their family members, and their situation before going through the costs involved for the various options. At the end of this stage, we provide a full quotation for your consideration.
Once you have agreed on the quotation, we examine and validate all the required documents. Ensuring that the client would not waste time and money before knowing for certain that their application is eligible.
We then translate and notarise all required documents, and fill in all government forms. Ensuring that they are fully compliant with government requirements and regulations. Then, we prepare a full file for a final submission.
At this stage, all the pre-screened documents are sent to the various government agencies for processing. During this time, we follow-up closely with our agencies in Dominica to ensure a timely and speedy process. We keep in touch with our clients for any further goverments clarifications and update the customer on the status.
Once the initial approval is secured, a request for funds will be made by the government. When the funds are cleared, we will apply for final citizenship certificate and grenada passport documentations.
Once all the approvals are done, and the payment has been completed in full, we will then arrange to securely handover the passport. Congratulations, your second citizenship by immigration is complete. If you need any help in the future, please contact us and we can always help you out.
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