Antigua & BarbudaCitizenship By Investment
- Investment starts from USD 100,000
- Visa-free travel 160+ countries
- Processing time 4-6 months
- Remote application process
- Virtual Interview Required
Overview
Antigua & Barbuda offer a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, allowing eligible individuals to obtain the citizenship in exchange of qualified investment or contribution to the country.
The initial passport has a 5-year validity period and is renewable for a period of 10 years thereafter, but the passport holder has to spend at least five (5) days within the 5-year period in Antigua & Barbuda.
Investment Options
- National Development Fund (NDF) contribution
- Real Estate Investment
- Financing an approved business
Family Inclusion
Applicants can include spouses, as well as their unmarried siblings and dependent children under 28 years of age and dependent parents over 58 years of age in the CBI application.
Eligibility Criteria
All CBI applicants must be at least 18 years of age, with good health, clean criminal record, and good character. Before being considered for approval by the CBI Unit, all applicants undergo thorough screening, which is carried out by an unbiased, third-party due diligence service provider.
Applicants can apply immediately without any specific residency prerequisites. Passports can be dispatched to location outside the country, but the 5-days residency requirement must be met by adult applicants within 5 years of registration.
Applicants are not required to renounce their current citizenship(s). Antigua & Barbuda enables individuals to experience the advantages and privileges of holding citizenships in multiple countries.
Benefits
Cost-Effectiveness
Visa-free travel
Legally ensured
Post Approval Investment
Simple Procedure
Favorable Taxation
Investment Options
National Development Fund.
A. For a single applicant, or a family of 4 or less
| Contribution | USD 100,000 |
| Processing fee | USD 30,000 |
| Contribution | USD 125,000 |
| Processing fee up to four | USD 30,000 |
| Processing fee for each additional dependent | USD 15,000 |
| Contribution | USD 400,000 or USD 200,000 (Join investment) |
| Processing fee | USD 30,000 |
| Processing fee up to four | USD 30,000 |
| Processing fee for each additional dependent | USD 15,000 |
Investment in an Approved Business
For a single applicant, or a family of 4 or less
| Investment by a main applicant on his behalf in an approved business | USD 1.5 million |
| Joint investment by a minimum of two (2) individuals in an approved business, totaling at least US$ 5 million | USD 400,000 |
Real Estate Investment
The qualified investment for the real estate option is set at US$ 400,000, inclusive of government processing and due diligence fees. Alternatively, two (2) applications from related parties can opt for a joint investment, with each applicant contributing a minimum of US$ 200,000
Investment must be maintained for a period of at least five (5) years.
For a single applicant, or a family of 4 or less
| Processing fee for a family of 4 or less | USD 30,000 |
| For a family of 5 or more | USD 150,000 |
| Processing fee for each additional dependent | USD 15,000 |
University of the West Indies (UWI)Fund
Minimum number of persons per application is six (6). One member becomes eligible for a one-year scholarship covering tuition expenses exclusively at the University of the West Indies.
| For a family of six (6), inclusive of processing fee | USD 150,000 |
| Processing fee for each additional dependent | USD 15,000 |
Applicable Fees
All remaining fees are unchanged. Therefore, the following fees continue to apply under both arms of the Programme
| Processing Fee | USD 1,000 (per application) |
| Certificate of Naturalisation Fee | USD 250 (per applicant) |
| Due Diligence Fee for the main applicant | USD 7,500 |
| Due Diligence fee for the spouse of a main applicant | USD 7,500 |
| Due Diligence Fee for a dependant aged 16 or over | USD 4,000 |
Application Process
Bayat Legal Services’ compliance team will conduct an internal due diligence check, which entails a background security screening of the applicant, Preparation of KYC (Know Your Client) and a qualification assessment.
Preparation of the tailored list of documents. The client signs a retainer agreement with Bayat Group. Gathering documents required for the application.
Applicants need to meet the eligibility criteria, including financial requirements and a clean background.
After gathering all of required original documents and sending them to Bayat Group team, our citizenship experts will assess the file and make it ready for submission to the Antigua & Barbuda CBI Unit. The unit will review the application and conduct due diligence checks. Applicants need to go through the mandatory interview, either in person or online.
After the application has been processed and a decision has been reached, the applicant will receive a letter informing them of the outcome. If the application is approved, applicants will be required to proceed with making the qualified investment, covering the associated fees for the investment option.
Upon completion of the required contribution or investment, applicants will receive a No Objection Certificate (NOC), which confirms the granting of citizenship in Antigua & Barbuda. Subsequently, Bayat Group will proceed to apply for the passport on clients’ behalf.