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Antigua and Barbuda: Prestigious Citizenship in Caribbean Paradise
Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island Caribbean paradise offering safety, security, and one of the world’s most prestigious citizenship by investment programs.
With a population of 93,000, the island of Antigua is the country’s economic center and home to the majority of the population, while Barbuda is quiet and untouched, yet a popular high-end eco-tourism destination.
Why Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda has a blended culture of English, African, and Indigenous influences. The country’s official language is English, providing a hassle-free life for English-speaking investors. There are 365 pristine beaches, which has laid the foundation for a sturdy tourism industry with plenty of real estate investment opportunities.
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program offers a range of investments to obtain citizenship, including fund donations, starting a business, or property investment. The University of the West Indies Fund donation option allows a child of the primary applicant to study at the country’s Five Islands campus for one year tuition-free. Antigua and Barbuda residents pay zero taxes on income, capital gains, wealth, and inheritance.
Antigua and Barbuda Investment Options
Applicants can choose from several investment routes: a non-refundable contribution of $230,000 to the National Development Fund, a minimum $300,000 purchase in government-approved real estate, a non-refundable donation of $260,000 to the University of the West Indies Fund, or a business investment of $1.5 million as a sole investor (or $400,000 in a joint venture with a minimum total value of $5 million).
Make a non-refundable contribution of $230,000 to the National Development Fund.
Purchase real estate shares valued at least $300,000 in a government-approved real estate project.
Make a non-refundable donation of $260,000 to the University of the West Indies Fund.
Invest $1.5 million as a solo investor or $400,000 in a joint venture valued at least $5 million.
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment is a second citizenship developed for entrepreneurs, international investors, and high-net-worth individuals. Foreign nationals can contribute to the country’s economic development with one of four investments to be granted citizenship and a powerful Caribbean passport, offering visa free access to 151 countries. The primary applicant can include their spouse, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings.
Antigua and Barbuda Timeline
The Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment process is clear and structured, taking you from preparation to passport in under a year. Here’s what to expect at each stage of your journey:
Note: The example timeline for obtaining citizenship is approximate.
Global Citizen Solutions will assist with preparing your documents and choosing a suitable investment.
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) begins background checks. You will attend a virtual citizenship interview. Once approved, you can make the required investment.
You will take the Oath of Allegiance to Antigua and Barbuda at an embassy or high commission to receive a Certificate of Registration and Antigua and Barbuda passport.
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Yes, the primary applicant can include their children, spouse, parents, grandparents, and siblings in their application.
Yes, Antigua and Barbuda recognizes dual citizenship, allowing foreign nationals who obtain Antigua and Barbuda citizenship to keep their original citizenship.
Antigua and Barbuda’s passport is one of the strongest Caribbean passports, offering visa free access to 151 destinations, including the UK, EU countries, China, Russia, Hong Kong, and Qatar.
The Antigua and Barbuda government prohibits citizens of Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Russia, and Belarus from applying for citizenship by investment. Specific individuals may apply, provided they migrated before the age of majority or have maintained permanent residence in a non-prohibited country for at least ten years and do not have economic ties to a restricted country.
There is no requirement to visit Antigua and Barbuda during the application process but there is a five-day residency requirement in the first five years after obtaining citizenship.
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