Legality
The Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) was established following parliamentary assent to the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2013. Antigua & Barbuda recognizes dual citizenship, which provides various advantages for business expansion, tax relief, visa-free travel, and other benefits.
Antigua & Barbuda is ranked 24th in the world, which offers 71% world of the world within reach to its passport holders and scores 141 in the world mobility score.
Investment Options
Citizenship by Investment of Antigua & Barbuda can be obtained by selecting one the four investment options.
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (NDF)
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For a single applicant $100,000
For a family of five or more $125,000
REAL ESTATE
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Purchase property valued at a minimum of $400,000
Joint purchase of property valued at a minimum of $200,000 each.
BUSINESS INVESTMENT
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The applicants may invest $1.5 million to establish a business.
Two or more applicants make a joint minimum business investment $400,000 (total investment of at least US$5 million).
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES (UWI) FUND
4
For a family of six an investment of US$150,000 (one member of the family is entitled to a 1-year scholarship at the University of West Indies).
Eligibility
To qualify for citizenship, main applicant must meet the following criteria.
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Be of outstanding character.
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18 years or above of age
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Hold no criminal record.
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Have excellent health.
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Have a high personal net worth.
Eligible Dependent
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Spouse
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Children below 30yrs of age.
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Parents above 55yrs of age.
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Siblings
Timeline
INITIAL CONSULTATION
ONBOARDING
Our Investment Migration Advisors will have detailed discussions with you to understand your need, the budget and goals, they will discuss pros and cons of the proposed CBI “Citizenship by Investment” programs.
Our Advisors will propose a program that suits your investments and is aligned with your goals (i.e., Global Mobility, Tax Planning, Asset Protection, Plan B etc.) and share detailed action plan that is carefully designed as per your individual situation. This includes complete costing (i.e., consultation fees, government fees, due diligence cost, application/processing fees etc.)
INITIAL DUE DILIGENCE
We collect basic documents and perform initial Due Diligence check to eliminate the risk of failure. In case if we find any risk involved that causes application rejection, we offer a suitable alternative or decline to proceed further with your consent.
COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTS
You sign the retainer, and our Investment Migration Advisors will assist you on obtaining the document(s) required as per concerned authority, dedicated staff will be assigned throughout the application process that will assist you on services (i.e., sourcing the property with higher returns, filling up the application form, legalizing/notarizing the documents etc.)
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Complete application with legalized documents is submitted with the concern CIU “Citizenship by Investment Unit” along Due Diligence fees.
GOVERNMENT DECISSION
Upon clearance of the Due Diligence, the Government approves the application, and you are advised to proceed with required contribution or the investment as per selected investment route.
ISSUANCE OF PASSPORT
Upon funds transfer, the naturalization certificates and the passport(s) are issued.
Our services are not limited until you receive the required Citizenship and Passport, our after sales team remain in touch with you until your initial investment is returned depending on the investment route (i.e., Government approved real estate option, investment in Government approved bond etc.). We help you renew your second passport(s), assist you further in case of a lost passport or passport replacements in case if all pages have been used, and much more.
About Country
Antigua & Barbuda is an independent Commonwealth state in the Eastern Caribbean, with population of over 100,000 having some 365 beaches of clean turquoise waters and the lush tropical islands is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The island is a member of the United Nations, the British Commonwealth, CARICOM and the Organization of American States (OAS) among many other international organizations. Antigua & Barbuda is the largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands attracts visitors with its mesmerizing beaches of the finest white sand and azure waters. Citizenship allows you to join the celebrities who have chosen the island as a place for their winter homes and neighbor with Oprah Winfrey, Eric Clapton, and many more.
Visa Free List
The list of countries can vary due to government policies, and access to these countries may be restricted or subject to changes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WILL I BE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL TO ANTIGUA & BARBUDA DURING THE PROCESS?
No, the applicant and their qualified dependents are not required to travel to Antigua & Barbuda during the application process. However, the applicant(s) must visit Antigua & Barbuda and live there for five days during the initial five years.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION/INVESTMENT REQUIRED FOR THE CITIZENSHIP?
The Citizenship by Investment Programme allows individual investors and their eligible family members to legally obtain citizenship in return for a significant contribution/ investment to Antigua & Barbuda. The lowest possible contribution/investment starts with a one-time non-refundable contribution of USD 100,000 plus other related fees in their NDF (NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND) which is a is a non-profit and government approved fund.
WHAT ARE THE CONTRIBUTION/INVESTMENT OPTIONS?
Presently, there are four qualifying investments: -NDF (NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND) which is a is a non-profit fund, starting with a one-time non-refundable contribution of USD 100,000 plus other related fees. -REAL ESTATE investments start with USD 200,000 plus other related fees. -BUSINESS INVESTMENT has two investment options, one includes the principal applicant making an investment in an approved business of at least USD 1,500,000, and second with a minimum of 2 investors to make a joint investment in an approved business totaling at least USD 5,000,000. Each applicant is required to contribute at least USD 400,000 to the joint investment. -UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES (UWI) FUND option is a mechanism for financing UWI’s fourth landed campus, where the applicants are required to make an investment of USD 150,000 for a family of up to six (6) or more.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKES TO OBTAIN CITIZENSHIP IN ANTIGUA & BARBUDA?
Normally it takes 3 to 6 months, however depending on each applicants own criteria the processing time may vary.
WHAT IS THE VALIDITY OF ANTIGUA & BARBUDA PASSPORT?
The initial passport for the adults will be valid for a period of 5 years and will be considered for renewal subject to the recipient having spent a total of 5 days in Antigua & Barbuda within the initial 5 year period. Passport holders are entitled to visit visa-free to over 145 countries and jurisdiction that includes Hong Kong, Singapore, UK. and the Schengen Area.
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA?
Principle applicant must be over 18 years of age or more, no criminal record or prosecution, can prove the source of funds are earned through legitimate source, is in good health, principle applicant can also include spouse, financial dependent children under the age of 30 years, parents of principle applicant or spouse financially dependent on principle applicant and are over 55 years of age, siblings can also be included provided they are unmarried and financially dependent on principle applicant.
ARE THERE ANY NATIONALITIES RESTRICTED FROM APPLYING THE CITIZENSHIP?
Nationals/Citizens of Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen are among the list of restricted countries as per the updated Restricted Countries List approved by the Cabinet of Antigua & Barbuda. However, they may be eligible to apply for Citizenship by Investment Programme if they met the following criteria: Individuals born in these restricted countries but who migrated before the age of majority and/or have maintained permanent residence in any country other than those on the restricted country list, for a period of not less than 10 years and maintain no economic ties to any restricted country. For further details please contact one of our expert Investment Migration advisor.
CAN I CHANGE MY NAME ON THE NEW PASSPORT?
No, successful Citizenship by Investment applicants shall not be allowed to change their name via Deed Poll or any other means for the issuance of the Antigua & Barbuda passport.
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