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With Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment, you not only travel more freely, you’re also able to establish a business base in this totally tropical location, should you wish.
The Land of 365 Beaches, the island of Antigua is also feted for its deepwater port, English Harbour. As a member of the Leeward Islands, Antigua and Barbuda furthermore guarantee an attractive Caribbean climate in terms of weather and favourable tax schemes too.
Read moreAntigua & Barbuda passport holders can enjoy visa-free travel to over 160 countries and take advantage of having a Plan B in a country that avoids the turbulence of other countries thanks to its political stability. With a $230,000 donation to the National Development Fund, you can secure Antiguan citizenship for a family of up to 4.
In terms of the application process, you can complete Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment in 6-12 months, ensuring that you satisfy all requirements, of course.
To apply for the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme, you must, first of all, elect ONE of the following investment options in addition to meeting other requirements:
Your first investment option is a $230,000, one-off, donation to the National Development Fund. There’s a $20,000 processing fee for a family of up to 4, as well as $10,000 for each additional dependent.
On top of these fees, the following due diligence fees apply: $8,500 for you, then, $5,000 for your spouse, next, $2,000 per dependent between 12 and 17, and, finally, $4,000 per dependent aged 18+.
Alternatively, you can purchase property or invest in government-approved development projects. In this case, it entails investing $300,000 into Antigua and Barbuda real estate or a share of a property project that must be held for 5 years, at the bare minimum.
In addition, you must pay a $20,000 processing fee for a family of up to 4, along with a $10,000 charge for each additional dependent. There are due diligence fees of $8,500 for you, $5,000 for your spouse, $2,000 per dependent aged 12-17, and, finally, $4,000 per dependent aged 18 and above.
The third, last-but-one, option is to invest a minimum $1.5 million into an approved business. Alternatively, make a joint investment in a qualifying business worth at least $5 million.
Either way, you’ll incur a $30,000 processing fee for a family of up to 4, in addition to a $15,000 charge for each additional dependent. Furthermore, there are due diligence fees adding up to $7,500 for both you and your spouse, too, then, $2,000 per dependent aged 12-17, and, finally, $4,000 per dependent 18+.
A $260,000 contribution for a family up to 6, with processing fees of $10,000 for each additional dependent, confirms citizenship for all. Additionally, 1 family member can benefit from a 1-year, tuition-only scholarship at the University of West Indies.
Due diligence fees of $8,500 for you, $5,000 for your spouse, then, $2,000 per dependent aged 12 to 17, and, lastly, $4,000 for dependents aged 18 and above, as well.
A further, final, key concern is that you must meet the following requirement:
Within the first 5 years of obtaining your Antigua & Barbuda citizenship, you need to be present in your new host country for at least 5 days, at the very least.
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Form 1 begins our onboarding. This ensures we satisfy RIF Trust due diligence requirements, from the very start. After completing this screening, we give you a Client Agreement (CA) to, initially, review and, later, sign.
With the signed agreement and retainer finalized, next, our case processing team assists you to complete the application forms and gather the required documents. If you're making a property investment, you'll also need to arrange a sales and purchase agreement. Lastly, we'll be your bridge with the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) in capital St John's as the CIU doesn't allow direct applications.
The country's Prime Minister established the CIU. This is the Government authority that processes all CBI applications.
Prior to submitting your application, our case processing team will rigorously review this to in order that it fulfills the CIU's requirements, and then, and only then, will we submit it.
Next up, the CIU will assess your application. Once approved, you must make all necessary contributions and pay any government fees. Once these payments are made, the CIU mails out Certificates of Naturalization, to you and any qualifying dependents. After landing these, you qualify to apply for an Antigua and Barbuda passport for you and your family.
Antigua & Barbuda is in the Lesser Antilles group of islands, in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, to be precise. In 1493, Christopher Columbus disembarked in Antigua and, what’s more, christened it after the Church of Santa Maria de la Antigua in Andalucia’s Seville. It’s situated 3,995 km (2,482 miles) south-east of the United States, so you can picture where to find it on a globe.
Essentially, anybody over the age of 18 who fulfills the stipulations qualifies to apply for the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme.
Antigua & Barbuda citizens can take advantage of a favourable tax regime, with no capital gains or inheritance taxes, and no tax on foreign-sourced income, if they reside on the islands for more than 183 days a year.
Additionally, the programme also affords you the opportunity to add a spouse and other family members to your application.
The application process can be as quick as 6 months and as long as a year. Once you receive your citizenship, you can then apply for a Antigua and Barbuda passport.
The minimum donation required is $230,000, no more; no less. Yet, there are some extra, minimal government fees you will need to pay on top of that to become an Antigua and Barbuda national.
You can include dependent children and stepchildren (under the age of 30), along with any dependent grandparents and parents 55+, as well. In addition, unmarried siblings and physically or mentally challenged children or stepchildren, of any age, count as dependents.
Your initial Antigua & Barbuda passport will be valid for 5 years, before renewal. Then it becomes a 10-year passport, if you satisfy the qualifying conditions. If you visit Antigua and Barbuda for a minimum of 5 days in 5 years after becoming a citizen, that is.
No, you’re not required to be able to speak English. There are no language tests to take, unlike with the majority of the European programmes.
The Antigua & Barbuda passport is among the world’s top 30 most powerful travel documents, according to our Passport Index. That’s because the passport allows visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to 162 countries, including the EU Schengen Area, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK. Currently, we rank the Antigua and Barbuda passport in 20th position.
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Visa-free travel to 162 countries
6-12 months Antigua and Barbuda citizenship application processing time
$230,000 minimum investment