Antigua & BarbudaCitizenship By Investment
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- 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 Citizenship by Investment program, allows eligible individuals to obtain citizenship in exchange for qualified investment or contribution to the country.
The initial passport is valid for five years. To be eligible for renewal for an additional ten years, the passport holder must spend at least five days within Antigua & Barbuda during the initial five-year period.
Investment Options
- National Development Fund (NDF) contribution
- Real Estate Investment
- Financing an approved business
Family Inclusion
Applicants can include the following dependents in their CBI application: spouses, unmarried siblings under 28 years of age, and dependent children and parents over 58 years old.Eligibility Criteria
All CBI applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess good health, a clean criminal record, and good character. To ensure this, all applicants undergo thorough screening by an unbiased, third-party due diligence service provider before being considered for approval by the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit. Applicants can apply immediately without any specific residency prerequisites. Passports can be dispatched to locations outside the country. Applicants are not required to renounce their current citizenship(s). Antigua & Barbuda enables individuals to experience the advantages and privileges of having citizenship in multiple countries.Benefits
Cost-Effectiveness
Antigua & Barbuda offers the most budget-friendly CBI program in the Caribbean, allowing a family of four to obtain citizenship for just US$100,000.
Visa-free travel
Antigua & Barbuda passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa on arrival access (plus ETAs) to 165 jurisdictions, including the EU & UK, Russia, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Legally ensured
Since 2013, the CBI program has been operational in compliance with Antigua & Barbuda's legislation and benefits from government guarantees.
Post Approval Investment
The qualified investment is to be made by applicants only subsequent to the conditional approval of their CBI application.
Simple Procedure
Application process is straightforward and may last from 4 to 6 months. No previous experience or language requirement.
Favorable Taxation
Antigua & Barbuda does not impose personal income tax, wealth tax, gift tax, inheritance tax, or capital gains tax.
Investment Options
National Development Fund.
Contribution single, or a family Up to 4 members | USD 100,000 |
Contribution Family of 5 or more members | USD 125,000 |
Processing fees (Up to 4 family members) | USD 30,000 |
Processing fees for each additional dependant after the 5th member | USD 15,000 |
Business Investment
Two business investment options are available:
1) Invest individually in an approved business for at least US$1,500,000.
2) Jointly invest in an approved business with at least one other person, with a total investment of at least
US$5,000,000, each contributing at least US$400,000.
For a single applicant, or a family of 4 or less processing fees | USD 30,000 |
For a family of 5 or more processing fees US$30,000 plus for each additional dependent | USD 15,000 |
Real Estate Investment
Minimum Investment Amount | USD 200,000 |
Government Fees (Up to 4 members) | USD 30,000 |
Government Fees (for any additional member) | USD 15,000 |
University of the West Indies (UWI)Fund
Applicants to the Citizenship by Investment Programme who choose this option will be required to make an investment of US$150,000 for a family of six (6) or more (i.e. minimum number of persons per application is 6).
Contribution for a family of 6 (inclusive of processing fees) | USD 150,000 |
Contribution for a family of 7 or more | USD 150,000 |
Processing fees for each additional dependent after seventh member (each) | USD 15,000 |
Applicable Fees
Main Applicant | USD 7,500 |
Spouse | USD 7,500 |
Dependent child or sibling 12 to 17 years | USD 2,000 |
Dependent child 18 to 30 years | USD 4,000 |
Dependent parent/grandparent 55 years and older | USD 4,000 |
Unmarried sibling (adult) | USD 4,000 |
There is also an interview fee of USD1,500 per family. Each family member who is 16 years or older will be subject to
an interview as part of the due diligence process.
Application Process
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