A family-friendly Caribbean passport with a low contribution for households of four.
Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment established in 2013 and starts from a minimum investment of $230,000 in National Development fund. The program offers a citizenship program for investors, wealthy individuals and families without any permanent relocation.
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Antigua and Barbuda offers wealthy individuals and families a path to secure a second nationality through approved investment programs. The country provides qualifying routes, including, a contribution to the National Development Fund, real estate investment, and approved business investment. Antigua and Barbuda offers visa free access to 154 countries. The minimum investment requirement for the program starts from USD 230,000 in the government-approved investment routes. Antigua citizenship by investment gives travel mobility and business expansion to European, Caribbean, and Asian markets.
Explore the Antigua citizenship by investment program through SA Global Citizenship, understand investment options and program requirements while making any long term decision.
Antigua and Barbuda is one of the most exquisite islands in the Caribbean with lush green forests and beautiful turquoise beaches. In 2013, the government of Antigua launched the citizenship by investment (CBI) program to attract foreign investment. The country permits visa free access to 154 countries. The minimum contribution for Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment program starts at $230,000. All eligible applicants can secure citizenship by making a donation or purchasing real estate in the country. The main attractions of the Antigua CBI program include business expansion, travel mobility, and a secure Plan B in a hostile time in your home country.
Antigua and Barbuda permits dual citizenship and allows investors to maintain their original nationality. It opens doors to international mobility, global business support, and a flexible way to secure the future of your generations.
Antigua and Barbuda citizens reach 154 destinations without a prior visa — ranked 24th of 199 passports worldwide.
There are three main investment routes for Antigua citizenship by investment. Applicants can choose the national development fund, real estate investment and business investment routes according to their financial and personal circumstances. Antigua CIP includes:
Antigua CBI offers a non-refundable donation route of $230,000 to the National Development Fund (NDF). The process starts with due diligence and a 10% processing fee in advance, and after approval, the applicants have to pay the remaining fee and NDF contributions. This route can be a suitable option for investors or families who prefer a one-time contribution option rather than purchasing real estate or business investments.
The Antigua citizenship by investment real estate requires a minimum investment of $300,000 in government approved property projects. Under the program rules, the investment generally requires a 5-year holding period. Investors should review the property conditions and additional costs before selecting a property.
Antigua citizenship by business investment requires a minimum investment of $1.5 million in an approved business. Two or more investors can contribute to a joint investment with a total value of at least $5 million and each investor must contribute a minimum of $400,000 for a joint investment.
Antigua and Barbuda CBI requires processing fees, government fees, due diligence and passport issuance fees along with the investment amount.
Processing Fee: The Antigua citizenship program charges a $30,000 processing fee for a family of 4 and $10,000 for each additional dependent applicant.
Government Fee: Applicants are also required to pay a 10% non-refundable government fee at the time of application submission and the remaining fee after receiving the citizenship approval letter.
Due Diligence Fee: Antigua and Barbuda CBI applies $8500 due diligence fee for a single applicant. There is also a $5,000 due diligence fee for a spouse, $2,000 for each dependent aged 12- 17, $4000 USD for each dependent aged 18 and above, and $5000 for a benefactor. However, there is no due diligence fee for dependent children under the age of 11.
Passport Fee: The Antigua and Barbuda passport fee is $300 per person, and the first passport is valid for 5 years. There is a 10-year validity period for the second term of the passport.
The Antigua & Barbuda passport offers multiple advantages for investors, including:
Antigua citizenship permits eligible investors to secure a second nationality without renouncing their original nationality. You can easily use an Antigua passport for international travel without any visa requirements.
Antigua passport gives additional protection to celebrities and wealthy individuals who struggle to maintain their privacy and personal security with their home country’s passport.
Antigua and Barbuda does not impose personal income tax on global income, wealth, inheritance or capital gains for most individuals. A favorable tax environment is one of the main factors appealing to investors.
Antigua citizenship provides improved international travel mobility. The Antigua and Barbuda passport provides visa free access to 154 international destinations. This makes international travel, overseas business meetings, and holidays more convenient for eligible passport holders.
Antigua and Barbuda passport provides investors an opportunity to establish a second home in the Caribbean.
Antigua citizenship program supports long term international mobility and opportunities for future generations in the country. The program allows family members to be included in the same application while meeting the eligibility requirements.
Applicants need to meet specific criteria to be eligible for citizenship in Antigua. Here are the investment requirements for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment:
The application process for Antigua citizenship by investment program starts with an initial assessment, investment route, application submission, interview by the CBI unit, then citizenship certificates and passport issuance.
The process starts with a free initial assessment by our expert consultants at SA Global Citizenship.
Our team of professionals carefully collects and prepares your documents, including bank statements, passports, birth certificates, police character certificates, and family registration certificates.
The Antigua citizenship unit then processes your application by verifying documents, conducting due diligence, and reviewing bank statements.
The CBI unit then interviews applicants and requests the final investment to complete the CBI process.
The final step is issuing the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship certificate to the successful CBI investors. Applicants, along with all qualifying dependents, receive an Antigua second passport. Minor family members receive an Antigua passport valid for 5 years, while adult family members receive a passport valid for 10 years.
There is a 5 year validity of Antigua and Barbuda passport and applicants need to spend at least 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda after receiving citizenship.
Applicants do not need to relocate to Antigua and Barbuda during the citizenship application process. Successful applicants must fulfil the 5 day physical presence requirement within the first 5 years of citizenship.
The Antigua and Barbuda passport provides visa free access to 154 destinations including Schengen states, UK, Russia, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong and others.
For Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment applicants need to select an approved investment option of $230,000 for donation, $300,000 for real estate investment and $400,000 for business investments. Applicants must meet eligibility and document requirements and pass due diligence procedures to qualify for the citizenship.
The Antigua citizenship program allows eligible applicants to include a spouse, financially dependent children up to age 30, dependent parents or grandparents aged 55 or above and unmarried siblings. Additional provisions apply to dependent family members with disabilities.
Yes, Antigua citizenship provides options for adding future spouses and eligible children to be included in the application through the applicable procedures and fees.
Yes. Antigua and Barbuda permits dual citizenship and eligible applicants can maintain their original nationality.
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Here is what you do next and what we do for you. Most clients go from first call to submitted application in two to four weeks.
At our Dubai, Lahore or Karachi office, or online. Bring a list of the family members you want to include.
A written route recommendation with an itemised cost, before any government fee is paid.
Your dedicated legal expert completes the forms and guides you through the documents only you can obtain.
Your application goes to the government and we manage it through to approval and payment.
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