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Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment CIP

Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP)
 
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) was formed following the parliamentary authorization to the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2014. The government’s adoption of the Citizenship by Investment Program allows the promotion of economic growth and development, as well as granting citizenship status to the investor and their immediate family on the twin-island state of Antigua and Barbuda.
 
Eligibility Requirements

  • The principal applicant must be at least 18 years old.
  • There is mandatory personal interview requirement for all applicants that aged 16 years and over.
  • The applicant must pass a Due Diligence examination and hold no criminal records.
  • The applicant must have completed a medical examination and be of exceptional health.
  • The principal applicant and their immediate family must reside in Antigua and Barbuda for a minimum of 5 days within the period of 5 years following citizenship status. There are some exceptional cases for the 5-day residency requirement waiver, such as:
    1. Minors: Children under 18 do not have to enter Antigua and Barbuda and obtain a passport if their parents have lived in Antigua and Barbuda for 5 days and their passports expire in 6 months or less.
    2. Elderly applicant that aged 80 years old or above, at the time of obtaining citizenship or within the first 5 years after that.
    3. Disabled applicant or their relatives are seriously ill. Those who are unable to travel to Antigua and Barbuda due to severe health conditions or disabilities.
  • The appropriate investment must be made.
  • The applicant should not have previously been denied entry visa to countries which Antigua and Barbuda has visa-free travel and has not consequently attained a visa to the country that issued the denial.
 ** Please be advised also that the Interview fee for all applicants that aged 16 years and over will be USD $1,500 per applicant.

Program Benefits

  • The investor and their immediate family will be admitted to citizenship in the independent British Commonwealth State of Antigua and Barbuda in the Eastern Caribbean.
  • Dual citizenship is recognized which can be beneficial to business expansion and tax relief.
  • There is no need to travel to Antigua and Barbuda during the application process.
  • No education, or managerial experience required.
  • A parents or grandparents 55 years old and over can be included in an application if they are financially dependent on the principle applicant.
  • Main applicant, can add siblings (brother or sister) to family application if he/she unmarried.
  • Possessors of an Antiguan passport are advantaged in visa-free travel to 153 countries worldwide, including the United Kingdom and countries in the Schengen region.
  • No tax on worldwide income.
  • The program allows for a dependant between the ages of (18 to 30) years to be included in the application of the main applicant if the dependant is a full time student at a recognized higher learning institution and is financially dependent on the main applicant.
     

Investment Options

1. National Development Fund (NDF)/Charitable Donation.

- For a family of four; the investor is required to make a USD $100,000 contribution to the NDF, this option allows for two of the dependents government fees to be waived whether it is children, parents, or grandparents.   

- For a family of five or more; the investor is required to make an investment of USD $125,000 to the NDF, the government fees for 3 dependents whether it is children, parents, or grandparents are waived. 

OR, 
2. Real Estate Investment.

(A)- Purchased property must amount to a minimum of USD $400,000 in Government-approved real estate development area. Investment must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years. Property registration, processing fees and taxes to be paid in addition to the property purchase.

(B)- Two (2) applications from related parties can make a joint investment, with each applicant investing a minimum of USD $200,000 in order to qualify. All processing and due diligence fees remain unchanged.

OR,
3. Establish business.

- To establish a business and to qualify for citizenship, the applicant may invest USD $1,500,000. A joint business investment can be made between 2 or more applicants with the individual threshold equating to a minimum of USD $400,000, and the total investment equating to a minimum of USD $5,000,000.
 
OR,
4. The University of the West Indies Fund (UWI) option

(UWI) option is a mechanism for financing UWI’s fourth landed campus. Applicants to the Citizenship by Investment Program who choose this option will be required to make an investment of USD $150,000 for a family of six (6) or more (i.e. minimum number of persons per application is 6).
Participation in the option will entitle one member of the family to a one year, tuition only, scholarship at the University of the West Indies.

 
Application Process

Once the application forms are submitted, they are processed rapidly within 3 to 6 months. In result, the applicant and their immediate family will be granted citizenship to live in Antigua and Barbuda.
 
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program unit denies citizens from Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Russia and Belarus from acquiring citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda.

Antigua & Barbuda Frequently Asked Questions
 
1. Do I need to live in Antigua & Barbuda in order for me to obtain the citizenship?
No, the principal applicant and their immediate family must reside in Antigua and Barbuda for a minimum of 5 days within the period of 5 years following citizenship status. There are some exceptional cases for the 5-day residency requirement waiver, such as:
Minors (children under 18), Elderly applicant that aged 80 years old or above and disabled applicant who are seriously ill.

2. What are the fees for the Antigua & Barbuda program?
The fees depend on the number of dependants for the applicant, and the investment option for the program. In order to get a quote, please contact us for confidential consultation.
 
3. How long will it take for me and my family to get our Antigua & Barbuda citizenship?
After the submission of the Citizenship by Investment application, applications will take approximately 3 to 6 months to be processed. Once the application has been approved, the applicants will receive their citizenship straight away. 


For more information, please fill out our Free Assessment and find out if you qualify.