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Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment is an increasingly popular option for savvy entrepreneurs keen to establish themselves with a tropical base.
Dubbed the Land of 365 Beaches, the two islands offer many luxurious lifestyle benefits. They also provide an attractive climate for investors seeking favourable tax schemes.
Read moreAntigua and Barbuda passport holders can enjoy visa-free travel to 150 countries and judicial and governmental stability. A $100,000 donation to the National Development Fund provides Antiguan citizenship for a family of up to four.
You can complete the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment process in under four months, should all requirements and checks be met.
To apply for the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship-by-investment programme, applicants must fulfil ONE of the following investment options AND other requirements:
The first citizenship-by-investment option is a US$100,000 donation to the National Development Fund (NDF). There is a $30,000 processing fee for a family of up to four persons with incremental payments of $15,000 for each additional dependent.
Due diligence fees are $7,500 + $7,500 for a spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17, and $4,000 per dependent aged 18 and over.
Alternatively, you can buy property or invest in approved development projects in Antigua or Barbuda. This entails buying US$200,000 worth of real estate or a share of a project that must be held for at least five years.
You pay a $30,000 processing fee for a family of up to four persons with incremental payments of $15,000 for each additional dependent. There are due diligence fees of $7,500 + $7,500 for a spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17, and $4,000 per dependent aged 18 and above.
The third option is to make a direct investment of a minimum of US$1,500,000 into an approved business as a sole investor. At your discretion, you can include at least one other person in a joint investment in an eligible business totalling at least US$5,000,000.
You are liable for a $30,000 processing fee for a family of up to four persons with incremental payments of $15,000 for each additional dependent. Due diligence fees amount to $7,500 + $7,500 for a spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17, and $4,000 per dependent aged 18 and above.
A US$150,000 contribution (inclusive of processing fees) for a family up to six plus processing fees of US$15,000 for each additional dependent guarantees citizenship for all. One member of your family is eligible for a one-year, tuition-only scholarship at the University of the West Indies.
You pay due diligence fees of $7,500 + $7,500 for a spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17, and $4,000 per dependent aged 18 and above.
As an Antigua and Barbuda citizenship-by-investment programme applicant, you must:
Within the first five years of obtaining Antigua and Barbuda citizenship, be present in your new host country for at least five days to qualify for the oath process to be eligible to renew your passport.
The RIF Trust team has global experts in over 20 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
The RIF Trust team has global experts in over 20 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
We commence the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship process with Form 1. This enables us to carry out the initial RIF Trust, part of Latitude Group, due diligence. Following the successful screening, we will provide you with a Client Agreement (CA) to review and sign.
Upon receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment, our legal team will complete all necessary government forms and supporting documents. If you make a property investment, you will need to execute a sales and purchase agreement with the developer. We will liaise with the property developer and the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) on your behalf.
Before submitting your documents, we comprehensively review your Antigua and Barbuda citizenship application to ensure your file complies with the CIU's requirements. Our legal team will complete its final checks before submitting the relevant forms.
The CIU will undertake its own due diligence and reviews all the paperwork. We will continue to work closely with them throughout the process to ensure your application is timely and efficiently processed.
The CIU will assess your Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment application. Upon approval, you must make all necessary contributions and pay any applicable government fees. After completion of final relevant payments, the CIU will send out Certificates of Naturalization followed by your passports.
Anybody over the age of 18, who fulfills the requirements is eligible to apply for the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship-by-investment programme.
By joining the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship programme, you will gain access to favourable tax regimes. There is no capital gains or inheritance taxes, and no tax on foreign-sourced income.
The Antigua and Barbuda citizenship programme also provides you with the option to include a spouse and other family members in the application.
The application process takes on average 90 days from the application submission to the issuing of your Antigua and Barbuda passport.
The minimum donation required is $100,000 (excluding government fees).
You can include dependent children (under 30), alongside any dependent parents over the age of 55. In addition, you can add unmarried siblings as dependents.
Your initial Antigua and Barbuda passport will be valid for five years, before renewal, which will then extend it to a total of ten years. This is only if the necessary requirements have been met, including spending a minimum of five days in Antigua and Barbuda after gaining citizenship.
No, you are not required to be able to speak English to qualify for the application.
The Antigua and Barbuda passport is among the world’s 30 most powerful travel documents. Currently, it ranks 28th. The passport allows visa-free travel to 150 countries, including the EU Schengen Area, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK.
Our team operates in over 20 countries worldwide, securing second citizenship or residency in desirable locations and unlocking a brighter future.
Visa-free travel to 150 countries
3-4 months application processing time
$100,000 minimum requirement