Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program

Antigua and Barbuda is an independent country in the Eastern Caribbean. With 365 beaches of turquoise waters, the lush tropical islands of Antigua & Barbuda are an inviting paradise and considered to be one of the most sought after tourism destinations in the Caribbean. 

By choosing the Real-Estate Investment option, you and your family can obtain Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by purchasing a property. You may also benefit from rental revenue with your real estate investment.

PROGRAM BENEFITS:

Passport – travel to 165 jurisdictions visa-free (including the Schengen zone, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, India, China, and Russia);

Fast - Typical processing time is 3 to 6 months;

Convenient – Simple process with limited documents to submit;

Taxes – No tax on worldwide income;

Security – The social and political life in Antigua and Barbuda is stable and very appealing.  It is renowned as a luxury destination, with 300-foot yachts and cruise ships visiting the country each year;

Asset relocation – Very secure banking system, through many large Canadian banks, it offers a safe place to deposit funds in a tax-friendly jurisdiction;

Education – Register to foreigner schools in your home country with your Antigua passport or attend the American University of Antigua or University of Health Sciences Antigua, both American medical, health sciences and nursing educational institutions;

Family –  Include your dependent family members in your application: children up to 30 years old, parents or grand-parents of 55 years and older, unmarried siblings, as well as future kid and spouse of your children.

The Citizenship by Investment Program offers 3 investment options between:

• Real Estate Investment:
  • Different parties may currently purchase a property by each investing a minimum of US$300,000 in a pre-approved real-estate development area or project. This investment must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years. Property registration, processing fees and taxes are also applicable.
  • The government processing fee is US$35,000 approximately for an application including up to 4 family members plus US$10,000 for each additional dependent.
    
    
• Contribution to the National Development Fund:
  International High Net Worth investors are invited to make a contribution to the country’s NDF.
  
  • For an application including up to 4 family members, the contribution to the country's NDF will be US$230,000. 
    
  • The government processing fee is US$35,000 approximately for an application including up to 4 family members plus US$10,000 for each additional dependent.
    
    
• Business Investment:
  Investors may also choose to establish by investing US$ 1,500,000 in pre-approved business projects in the country and qualify to apply for citizenship.

OTHER FEES:

In addition to the funding of the selected investment option, additional fees will be payable by each family member in the application.

Please refer to the schedule below which will also be detailed to you in person.