Citizenship by investment in Antigua and Barbuda
Citizenship by investment programme was introduced in Antigua and Barbuda in 2014. It is one of the most recently established and competitive programmes within the Caribbean and globally. They offer a reputable programme to meet the requirements of almost every client globally.
To maintain Antigua and Barbuda citizenship you must spend at least 5 days in the country within first 5 years of your citizenship. Otherwise, deprivation of citizenship may occur without any repayment of investment or contribution.
Antigua and Barbuda Government offers a very straightforward pathway to citizenship with a number of benefits comparing with other Caribbean programmes.
There are several options to obtain citizenship by investments in Antigua and Barbuda:
- USD 230,000 contribution to the National Development fund;
- USD 260,000 contribution to the University of the West Indies;
- USD 300,000 investment into an approved real estate projects;
- USD 1,500,000 investment in an approved business.
Antigua and Barbuda's
passport power
143 visa-free countries
Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda brings you a long list of visa-free countries to ensure a truly global living, including Shenghen, UK & Ireland, China and Russia.
Outstanding reputation
Passport of Antigua and Barbuda proves a high status of its bearer. Not widely known for CBI programme, this country remains a boutique solution highly appreciated by wealthy families around the globe.
Excellent step for all future generations
Benefit from Commonwealth national status in other Commonwealth states, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand in healthcare, education subsidy, residency and business for you, your children, grandchildren and all future generations with a nisgle investment!
Key facts
Best option for large families
Antigua and Barbuda's citizenship by investment programme is the best pick for large families with University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund contribution option. It is available only for families of 6 and more.
Best for visa-free travel
Antigua and Barbuda's passport grants you free access to all those countries you might want to visit: Shenghen and other European states, including UK and Ireland, China and Russia.
No admin fees
You do not have to pay extra administrative fees when applying for citizenship via real estate investment option unlike with other Caribbean programmes. This makes Antigua and Barbuda the best choice for real estate investors.
Real estate option
Real estate acquisition is a popular path to citizenship by investment in Antigua and Barbuda. You will be granted with citizenship for the entire family upon acquisition of real estate worth above USD 300,000. This amount is fixed for any number of dependents in the application.
Keep in mind that this option can lengthen the processing time of the application depending on the chosen property.
Antigua and Barbuda does not charge you extra admin fees when you go through real estate investment pathway unlike other countries.
There are property acquisition taxes & costs arising from this investment option in addition to real estate value, as well as, property taxes and property transfer taxes to be considered.
Antigua and Barbuda is a wonderful country to explore. So, if you are considering to purchase a holiday home as a tool to acquire citizenship by investment Antigua and Barbuda is your perfect choice.
Kindly note, that you will also have to cover due diligence fees and other expenses. For full list of expenses to acquire citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda by real estate investment - please, contact me directly.
Donation option -
contribution to The National Development Fund
Donation is the most popular option to acquire citizenship by investment across the industry, because it has no hidden costs and drawbacks comparing with real estate investment options.
You need to donate USD 230,000 to The National Development Fund of Antigua and Barbuda to be granted with citizenship for the whole family. You can include your spouse, dependent children and parents over 55 with no extra contribution required.
Additionally, you have to cover due diligence fees, processing fees and other expenses. For full list of expenses to acquire citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda by contribution to The National Development Fund - please, contact me directly.
Donation option -
contribution to The University of the West Indies
Antigua and Barbuda offers two different contribution options for citizenship by investment applications.
USD 260,000 donation to The University of the West Indies Fund will grant you and your family with citizenship. This programme is available for families of 6 and more.
There are no processing fees for families of 6 applying under this option. Larger families need to pay USD 10,000 extra for each additional applicant.
This makes this option one of the best programme for large families. Whereas, National Development Fund contribution option is a better choice for smaller families.
For full list of expenses to acquire citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda by investment for your family - please, contact me directly.
