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 citizenship by investment program, allows 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 30 years of age and dependent parents 55 years or above 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 Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by investment 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.
| 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
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.