Antigua and Barbuda

Citizenship program

Overview

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship By Investment Program is for investors, individuals, and their families seeking alternative citizenship and a second passport. This program requires a financial commitment in the form of a government donation of at least USD$100,000, or a minimum of USD$200,000 in a real estate investment. Successful applicants are granted Antigua and Barbuda citizenship for life.

  No travel requirements
  USD$100,000 minimum investment
  Entire family
  Caribbean citizenship in 5 months

Who’s eligible ?

In order to be eligible for citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda, you must be of outstanding character, be of excellent health, have a clean criminal record, be over 18 and have a high personal net worth.

Investment options

GOVERNMENT DONATION

USD$100,000 to the National Development Fund or an approved charity. This amount is for a family of up to 4 and increases to USD$125,000 for a family of 5 or more.

REAL
ESTATE

Buy pre-approved property valued at USD$400,000 or higher. The investment must be maintained for at least 5 years. Additional fees apply.

BUSINESS INVESTMENT

Invest USD$1.5 million to establish a business. Two or more individuals may make a joint business investment with an individual minimum of at least USD$400,000 and a total investment of at least USD$5 million.

Benefits

  • Citizenship for life, transferable to future generations

  • Multiple citizenship is permitted

  • Dependents include :

    • Spouse
    • Children under 30
    • Parents over 55
    • Unmarried siblings (any age) of the applicant or spouse

  • Ability to add future spouses and future children

  • Visa-free travel/entry to over 150 jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area

  • No language requirement

  • Fast physical processing times

  • No education or management experience required

  • Ability to live, work and settle in any other CARICOM member country

  • Minimum presence : You must be present for at least 5 days within the first 5 years to obtain citizenship.

  • Favorable tax regime : No income tax. No estate and inheritance taxes, and no capital gains tax.

Process

Complete pre-assessment, KYC and eligibility checks.

Complete all application forms and pay the legal and due diligence fees.

Following approval, pay the investment balance, passport fees and other government fees.

Obtain a Certificate of Citizenship and passport.

The applicant and adult dependents must visit Antigua and Barbuda for at least 5 days within the first 5 years and swear an oath.