Global Citizen Solutions is proud to announce that we have been granted official certification by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda as an Authorized International Marketing Agent.
This Antigua CIP license allows Global Citizen Solutions to promote and market Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Program, as authorized by the country’s Citizenship Investment Unit (CIU).
This also means that we have exclusive rights to act as a CIP International Marketing Agent for Antigua and Barbuda.
You can find a copy of our certificate by clicking the image on the left.
Antigua and Barbuda CIP (Citizenship by Investment) Authorized Agent Licensing Process
Any agency applying for authorization to handle Antigua citizenship by investment applications must fulfill a stringent set of criteria and requirements set by the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit. The authorized agent licensing process includes the following:
- Submission of a formal authorized agent application to the Antigua and Barbuda CIU (Citizenship by Investment Unit), providing detailed information on the reasons for applying to become an Antigua authorized agent, the company’s structure, and key personnel.
- The Antigua CIU conducts thorough due diligence checks on potential authorized agents and their companies, directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners to ensure they meet the integrity and suitability requirements, in addition to compliance measures set by international governing bodies such as the US Treasury and Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
- The CIU reviews the financial standing of an Antigua authorized agent to ensure they have the necessary resources and stability to operate effectively.
- Authorized agents are required to undergo compliance training to ensure they understand and adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and best practices of both Antigua and Barbuda law and compliance laws set by international governing bodies.
- If agencies applying to become Antigua authorized agents meet all the requirements and pass the Antigua CIU’s assessments, they will be granted a license to act as an licensed agent for the Antigua citizenship by investment program.
- Licensed Antigua and Barbuda CIP agents must maintain compliance with all CIU regulations and requirements, including submitting regular reports and undergoing periodic reviews to ensure continued suitability.
Why choose Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment (CBI)?
- Quick citizenship timeline: From the date of Antigua and Barbuda CIP application submission, applicants can gain an Antigua passport within six months.
- Affordable dual citizenship: Antigua and Barbuda offers lifetime citizenship to up to applicants through a $230,000 donation to the National Development Fund, making it the cheapest program for families.
- Family eligibility: Investors can get citizenship for their family members, including a spouse, children, siblings, parents, grandparents, and a future spouse and child.
- Flexible requirements: The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment program does not require visitation requirements or language tests, with the only requirement being five days of residency in the first five years of gaining citizenship.
- Visa free travel: As the number one country on the Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Index produced by Global Citizen Solutions, Antigua and Barbuda passport holders enjoy extensive visa-free travel to over 150 countries, including the Schengen Area, the UK, China, Russia, Singapore, and Qatar.
- Tax optimization: Antigua and Barbuda does not impose personal income tax, wealth tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax.
Antigua CBI Investment Options
Antigua/Barbuda citizenship by investment starts from $230,000. The cost varies depending on the investment chosen and whether you’re applying as a sole applicant or the main applicant of a family application.
National Development Fund (NDF) Contribution
The Antigua and Barbuda National Development Fund option requires a non-refundable donation of $230,000 for a single applicant or family of up to four or $345,000 for a family of five or more.
Real estate investment
The Antigua CIP real estate option requires an approved CIP property purchase of $300,000 or more. There is no higher minimum investment threshold to include large families.
Business investment
Foreign nationals can make a business investment in Antigua and Barbuda through one of two options:
- A sole investment in an approved enterprise worth at least $1.5 million.
- A joint investment of $400,000 in an approved business totaling $5 million.
University of the West Indies Fund (UWI) Donation
The University of West Indies (UWI) Fund option requires a monetary contribution of at least $260,000. There is no additional investment amount for large families. The contribution includes the processing fee for the primary applicant.
Fees
For the Antigua Golden Visa NDF option and real estate project option, applicants must also pay a processing fee of $30,000 for up to four family members. To include a fifth family member or more in the citizenship application, a processing fee of $10,000 must be paid for each individual.
No Antigua CIP fees for processing are required for up to six family members in the UWI Fund contribution and business investment. To include a seventh family member or more in the citizenship application, a processing fee of $10,000 must be paid for each individual.
Besides the required investment and government processing fees, government fees include due diligence fees, passport fees, and interview fees.
Why is it important to work with an authorized CIP Antigua agent?
By law, applicants to the country’s Citizenship by Investment Program must use authorized agents working with a licensed Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment lawyer to submit their applications. As such, you want to ensure that the company you use is an authorized agent licensed by the CIU to market and promote the Citizenship by Investment Program. As an authorized and registered immigration company, Global Citizen Solutions will ensure that your application process is as hassle-free and straightforward as possible.
It is important to be aware of the increasing number of immigration companies that are not authorized by the Antigua and Barbuda Official Unit (CIU) to offer this program. Using any of these companies can lead to adverse implications for your application, as they may offer the program under misleading conditions.
To complete your application without mishap or delay, it is essential that you work with Antigua authorized agents such as Global Citizen Solutions to submit your citizenship by investment application for an Antigua and Barbuda passport.
Why use Global Citizen Solutions?
Global Citizen Solutions is a multidisciplinary firm offering bespoke residence and citizenship solutions in Europe and the Caribbean. In a world where the economy and politics are unpredictable, having a second citizenship opens up opportunities and creates flexibility for you and your family.
So, why work with Global Citizen Solutions to obtain Caribbean citizenship?
- Global approach by local experts: We are corporate members of the Investment Migration Council, with local expertise in all five Caribbean CBI programs.
- 100 percent approval rate: We have never had a case rejected and will offer you an initial, free-of-charge, due diligence assessment before signing any contract.
- Independent service and full transparency: We will present to you all the investment options available, and all expenses will be discussed in advance, with no hidden fees.
- An all-encompassing solution: A multidisciplinary team of immigration lawyers, investment specialists, and tax experts will take into consideration all your and your family’s mobility, tax, and lifestyle needs.
- Confidential service and secure data management: All private data is stored within a GDPR-compliant database on a secure SSL-encrypted server.
