The Antigua and Barbuda government launched the citizenship by investment program in 2013, making it one of the newer Caribbean programs.
To be able to apply for this program you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record. Unlike other Caribbean programs, as a future citizen of Antigua and Barbuda, you are required to reside at least 5 days within the first 5 years to retain your citizenship. Within this visit, you and any dependents above 18 years are also required to complete the oath of allegiance ceremony.
Additionally, you are required to make a non-refundable donation to the National Development Fund or make an investment in government-approved real estate projects.
Visa-free access to the Schengen States, UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong & most British Commonwealth member countries.
The program is based on the law & is guaranteed by the government since 2013.
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process to your new citizenship.
Antigua and Barbuda has no taxes on worldwide income, capital gains, dividends, gift, wealth and inheritance.
A 5-day physical residency is required over the five-year period. (This requirement could be satisfied all at once or in parts.)
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
There are two options of qualifying contribution for the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship-by-Investment Program:
A cash donation to the National Development Fund (NDF). This onetime payment is sent directly to an escrow account, which is managed by the Citizenship by Investment Unit of the government:
A property purchase to the value of $300,000 in a Government Approved Real Estate project.
The Antigua & Barbuda NDF Citizenship by Investment Program requires an applicant to make a significant financial investment into the country in return for citizenship for the applicant and his/her family.
Applicant would need to stay for minimum 5 days in 5 years of time frame since application is applied.
Should not be from restricted country
Need to have minimum investment amount
Should meet the due diligence
Should not have criminal record
Should be of sound health
Should be 18+
An initial review of your passport copy is conducted to ensure it meets the eligibility criteria set by the government. A partial payment of the service fee is required to begin the process.
A dedicated team of experts will guide you through the preparation and collection of the required documentation, based on the official checklist provided by the citizenship authority.
Once all documents are in order, the complete application is submitted along with due diligence fees. For those choosing the real estate route, a reservation of the selected property must be made at this stage. The investment is fully refundable if the application is not approved.
A due diligence report is prepared and submitted to the government. Following this, the government evaluates the application and makes a decision regarding citizenship approval.
Upon receiving approval, you will be asked to proceed with the donation payment to the National Development Fund (NDF), or if you selected the real estate option, complete the remaining balance for the property purchase.
You will be issued a certificate of citizenship and a passport in your name. The final portion of the service fees is then settled, completing the process.
