Common - wealth Citizenship

Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programs are one of the most well-established and successful investments schemes.

International investors are entitled to apply for full-time citizenship in picturesque and financially secure countries and benefit from greater mobility around the world.

Applicants are granted quick, legal, irrevocable second passports, with no residency time and several advantages .

Antigua and Barbuda

The Antigua and Barbuda Government launched the citizenship by investment program in 2013, making it one of the newer Caribbean programs. Antigua has been a popular choice among families, business professionals, and high-net-worth individuals. An applicant can obtain citizenship from the country by making a property investment, or making a non-refundable contribution.

Agriculture, once the mainstay of the economy, has been largely replaced by tourism which is today the key driver of the nation’s GDP and generates around 60% of the island’s income, with key target markets being Canada, the USA, and Europe.

Country Overview

capital

St John’s

AREA

440 Km2

population

94,000

Language

English
French

Min. donation

US$100,000

Min. investment

US$ 200,000

VISA-FREE

150 Countries

Legal Basis

The Citizenship by Investment Program was established following parliamentary approval and can be
found in Section 6 of the Citizenship by Investment Act, 2013 (Act No. 2 of 2013). The Act was amended
in 2014 and is compounded by the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Regulations.
For detailed info visit the official Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment government website cip.gov.ag

Advantages

  • Antigua passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 150 destinations including Hong Kong,
    Russia, Singapore, the UK, Europe’s Schengen Area.
  • A reputable second passport that is easy to obtain visas when required.
  • Citizenship-by-descent is available to future generations.
  • Antigua is a member of the Commonwealth, which entitles citizens to certain privileges in the UK and other member states.
  • Dual citizenship is allowed by the nation.
  • Biometric passport which increases security and decreases the chances of forgery.
  • No taxes on capital gain, gift, wealth inheritance. No taxes on non-residents.
  • Ability to open bank accounts worldwide with this passport.
  • No required residence time in the country only a visit of 5 days during the first five years of obtaining citizenship. However, the CIU has temporarily suspended this requirement due to the various
    travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This suspension will expire on 31st of August 2022.

Main applicant

  • 18+ years of age
  • Good health
  • No criminal record
  • Successfully pass due diligence checks

Eligibility

DEPENDENTS

  • Spouse of the main applicant
  • Adult children (biological or adopted) under 31 years of age
  • Parents and Grandparents above 55 years of age
  • Unmarried siblings of any age
    • Possibility to add dependents after citizenship has been granted to the main applicant

Cost

OPTION 1: A non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund

For single applicant or families of 4 and less
Contribution: US$ 100,000
Government processing fees for a family of 4 or less: US$ 30,000

For families of 5 and more
Contribution: US$ 125,000
Government processing fees for a family of 4 and more: US$ 30,000 + an incremental US$ 15,000 from the 5th dependent onwards

OPTION 2: REAL ESTATE

An amount of US$ 400,000 or more has to be invested in a government-approved real estate
development to qualify under this scheme. Co-applicants are also permitted, provided each of them
donates a sum of US$ 200,000 each.

In addition to the purchase of real estate there are government fees to be paid:
Government processing fees for single applicant or a family of 4 or less: US$ 30,000
Government processing fees for a family of 4 and more: US$ 30,000 + US$ 15,000 for every additional dependent.

Due Diligence

Compulsory background checks are payable to the Government who appoints a third-party due diligence agency. These agencies use various international and local law enforcement sources such as Interpol, World-Check and other Government agencies. These fees are payable upon the submission of the application.

Main applicant- US$ 7,500
Spouse- US$ 7,500
Dependents over 18 years- US$ 4,000
Dependents between 12-17 years- US$ 2,000

Other Fees

Professional fees, official application forms, certificates of citizenship and passports and other disbursements fees are the other costs associated. A detailed quotation with no hidden costs is provided for the specific case.

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COUNTRIES

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA – Free Countries

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AMERICAS
  • Argentina
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
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  • Ecuador
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  • French Guiana
  • Guatemala
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  • Venezuela
EUROPE
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  • Austria
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
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  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
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ASIA
  • Bangladesh
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  • Malaysia
  • Maldives *
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OCEANIA
  • Cook Islands
  • Fiji
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  • Kiribati
  • Micronesia
  • New Caledonia
  • Niue
  • Palau Islands *
  • Samoa *
  • Solomon Islands *
  • Tonga *
  • Tuvalu *
  • Vanuatu
CARIBBEAN
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Aruba
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Cuba
  • Curacao
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • French West Indies
  • Grenada
  • Haiti
  • Jamaica
  • Montserrat
  • St. Lucia
  • St. Maarten
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
AFRICA
  • Botswana
    Burundi
    Cape Verde Islands
    Comoros Islands
    Djibouti
    Egypt
    Gambia
    Guinea-Bissau
    Kenya
    Lesotho
    Madagascar
    Mauritania
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    Mozambique
    Reunion
    Seychelles
    South Africa
    Tanzania
    Togo
    Tunisia
    Swaziland
    Uganda
    Zambia
    Zimbabwe
E-VISA
  • Australia – Online Visa
  • Bahrain
  • Gabon
  • Georgia
  • India
  • Sri Lanka
MIDDLE EAST
  • Armenia *
  • Georgia
  • Iran *
  • Israel
  • Jordan *
  • Lebanon *
  • Palestinian Territory
  • Turkey