Antigua & BarbudaCitizenship By Investment
- Investment starts from USD 230,000
- Visa-free travel 150 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
- University of West Indies (UWI) Fund donation
- 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 old, dependent children under 30 years old, and parents and grandparents over 55 years old. There is no need to prove financial dependency for children. The program also allows for the add-on of new dependents (a spouse and biological or adopted children under 35 years old) after the CBI application is approved.
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. This includes an interview either in person or online. 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
Safety and Quality of Life
Antigua & Barbuda offers a high standard of living with beautiful landscapes, a favorable climate, and a secure environment. Its CBI program is optimal for large families.
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 (NDF) Contribution and Associated Fees
| Minimum contribution (non-refundable) for a family of four | USD 230,000 |
| Processing Fees: | |
| Single applicant | USD 10,000 |
| Family of four | USD 20,000 |
| Each additional dependent | USD 10,000 |
| Due Diligence Fees: | |
| Single Applicant | USD 8,500 |
| Spouse | USD 5,000 |
| Each dependent from 12 to 17 years old | USD 2,000 |
| Each dependent over 18 years old | USD 4,000 |
| Benefactor | USD 5,000 |
University of West Indies (UWI) Donation and Associated Fees
| Minimum Donation for a family of six (inclusive of processing fees) | USD 260,000 |
| Processing fee for each additional dependent | USD 10,000 |
| Due Diligence Fees: | |
| Single Applicant | USD 8,500 |
| Spouse | USD 5,000 |
| Each dependent from 12 to 17 years old | USD 2,000 |
| Each dependent over 18 years old | USD 4,000 |
| Benefactor | USD 5,000 |
Real Estate Investment
| Minimum investment for a family of four | USD 300,000 |
| Processing Fees: | |
| Single applicant | USD 10,000 |
| Family of four | USD 20,000 |
| Each additional dependent | USD 10,000 |
| Due Diligence Fees: | |
| Single Applicant | USD 8,500 |
| Spouse | USD 5,000 |
| Each dependent from 12 to 17 years old | USD 2,000 |
| Each dependent over 18 years old | USD 4,000 |
| Benefactor | USD 5,000 |
Business Investment
| Minimum investment for a single investor applying with family of four | USD 1,5 million |
| Joint investment in an approved project with a budget of at least $5 million | USD 400,000 |
| Processing Fees: | |
| Single applicant | USD 10,000 |
| Family of four | USD 20,000 |
| Each additional dependent | USD 10,000 |
| Due Diligence Fees: | |
| Single Applicant | USD 8,500 |
| Spouse | USD 7,500 |
| Each dependent from 12 to 17 years old | USD 2,000 |
| Each dependent over 18 years old | USD 4,000 |
| Benefactor | USD 5,000 |
Dues Diligence and Passport Fees
| Main applicant | USD 8,500 |
| Spouse | USD 5,000 |
| Dependent Child 0-11 years old | 0 |
| Dependent Child aged 12-17 years old | USD 2,000 |
| Each dependent aged 18 years old or over | USD 4,000 |
| Passport fee for each person | USD 300 |
| Passport renewal after 5 years: | |
| Persons aged 18 years and over | USD 1,000 |
| Dependents aged 17 years old and below | USD 500 |
| Interview fee per family (mandatory participation for all family members aged 16 years or older) | USD 1,500 |
Addition of Dependents
| Dependent child under 5 years old | USD 10,000 |
| Dependent child aged 6-17 years old | USD 25,000 |
| Each dependent aged 18 years old or over | USD 50,000 |
Auxiliary Fees
The following fees are applicable for services rendered by the CBI Unit for either an active application or the reinstatement of an application.
| Police Certificate Request Letter (Free before submitting application) | USD 100 |
| Antigua & Barbuda Police Certificate | USD 100 |
| Non-Objection Letter | USD 100 |
| Replacement Certificate (agents and authorized representatives) | USD 200 |
| Certification of Passport | USD 200 |
| Copy of Signed Oath Document | USD 200 |
| Preparation of Oath Document | USD 250 |
| Confirmation Letter (citizens, agents, authorized representatives) | USD 500 |
| Copy of Certificate of Registration (COR) | USD 100 |
| Late Renewal Fee (agents and authorized representatives) | USD 500 |
Reinstatement of applications
| Inactive file | 10% of Processing Fees, plus Due Diligence Fees |
| Continuation of an approved application (when the required investment and fees are not submitted on time) | USD 3,000 |
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.