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 application processing time
Family eligibility
Affordable dual citizenship
Flexible requirements
Visa free access
Tax benefits
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
Approved business investments provide two qualifying investments:
- 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 processing fees 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.
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment: The Ultimate Guide by Experts.
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 Antigua authorized agents 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 Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Unit 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Antigua and Barbuda CIP (Citizenship by Investment Program)
How can I find a list of current Antigua authorized CIP agents?
You can find a list of licensed agents authorized to handle applications for Antigua and Barbuda’s citizenship program on the official website for the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU, the government authority responsible for overseeing the program, cip.gov.ag.
What is the CBI program in Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua’s CBI program is an investment immigration program that allows foreign nationals, their spouses, dependent children, financially dependent parents, grandparents, and unmarried siblings to obtain second citizenship and an Antigua passport by contributing to the country’s economic growth. Similar to other Caribbean investment programs, qualifying investment opportunities include donating to a fund, purchasing units in approved real estate projects, or investing in approved businesses.
What are the Antigua citizenship requirements?
Antigua and Barbuda’s CIP requirements include:
- Being over 18
- Having no criminal record
- Being in good health
- Not being from or having economic ties to any restricted country
- A legitimate source of investment funds
- Making the investment at the minimum threshold
For family members included in the application, a dependent child must be under 18 or under 30 if fully supported by the main applicant, financially dependent parents, and grandparents must be over 55, and financially dependent siblings must be unmarried. Background checks will include mandatory interviews.
The requirements also include submitting applications through licensed agents authorized by the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), the Antigua and Barbuda investment authority established to oversea the country’s program. While there’s no required to have maintained permanent residence, applicants must spend at least five days a year in the country for the first five years after getting and Antigua and Barbuda passport.
What are CIP properties in Antigua?
Antigua and Barbuda CIP properties are government-approved real estate developments foreign nationals can invest in to apply for the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship program. To qualify for the investment program, applicants must make a real estate investment worth at least $300,000 in an approved real estate project.
What are CIP countries?
CIP countries are countries which offer citizenship by investment programs, include Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia, Montenegro, and Turkey.
What is the CIP program for a passport?
CIP programs are multiple citizenship frameworks that allow foreign nationals to gain a second passport by investing in a country’s economy.
What nationalities are banned in Antigua and Barbuda?
Foreign nationals banned from obtaining citizenship by investment in Antigua and Barbuda include nationals of Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Russia, and Belarus.
How much does it cost to become a citizen of Antigua?
The cost to become an Antigua and Barbuda citizenship starts at a $230,000 donation to the country’s state fund for a sole applicant or family of up to four. The minimum threshold rises by $15,000 for a family of four to include an additional dependent or more. Besides the required investment, applicants must pay processing and due diligence fees.
How long does it take to get citizenship through the Antigua CIP?
It typically takes four to five months to complete the CIP process in Antigua and Barbuda, provided applicants fulfill the eligibility criteria and the required investment’s minimum threshold.
