Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment

Antigua and Barbuda are two sister islands in the Caribbean which are located in West Indies, North America. These sister islands are famous for their reef-lined beaches and beautiful rainforests. Saint John's is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda. The Citizenship by Investment program of Antigua and Barbuda was established in 2013 through which senior managers, businessmen, investors, high-net-worth individuals and their families can get the Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda by either donating to the government, investing in the real estate or investing in the business. Antigua and Barbuda is the only country in the Caribbean which offers a route of acquiring citizenship through business investment. The holder of Antigua and Barbuda passport can enjoy visa free or visa on arrival travel to over 130 countries including United Kingdom (UK), Hong Kong, Russia, European Union member countries and Schengen Zone member countries etc.

Processing Time: 4 to 6 months

Benefits of Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda

The benefits of Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship are mentioned below:

  • Travel freedom with visa free or visa on arrival travel to over 130 countries

  • Citizenship can be passed on to future generations

  • Only country in the Caribbean to offer a business investment route for acquiring citizenship

  • Can live, study and work in Antigua and Barbuda without any restriction

  • Can hold dual citizenship without any need of renouncing current nationality

  • No tax on foreign income

Basic Requirements for acquiring a Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda

Requirements which an applicant needs to fulfill in order to get a Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda are mentioned below:

    An applicant

  • should be at least 18 years of age

  • should be of good character and have no criminal record

  • should undergo the due diligence checks and get a positive outcome

  • should reside for at least 5 days in the 5 years time period after getting the citizenship

  • must have a high personal net worth

  • must be able to verify the sources of investment

  • should have good health

There are three options by which an individual can acquire a Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda. First one is by donating to the government of Antigua and Barbuda through National Development Fund (NDF), the second one is by investing in the real estate and the third one is by doing investment in the business.

National Development Fund (NDF)

Through this option an applicant can acquire a Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda by donating US $ 100,000 to the government of Antigua and Barbuda.

Donation and Fees Requirements of Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship

Mentioned below is the table highlighting the donation amount, due diligence and processing fee required for Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship through National Development Fund (NDF) option.

Donation (Non-Refundable) and Fees Requirement
Single Applicant Main Applicant + Spouse Family of 4 persons Family over 4 persons
Donation Amount US $ 100,000 US $ 100,000 US $ 100,000 US $ 125,000
Due Diligence Fee US $ 7,500
  • Main applicant - US $ 7,500

  • Spouse - US $ 7,500

  • Main applicant - US $ 7,500

  • Spouse - US $ 7,500

  • Dependent between 0 to 11 years - no due diligence fee

  • Dependent between 12 to 17 years - US $ 2,000 per person

  • Dependent between 18 to 25 years - US $ 4,000 per person

  • Dependent parent aged 58 and over - US $ 4,000 per person

  • Main applicant - US $ 7,500

  • Spouse - US $ 7,500

  • Dependent between 0 to 11 years - no due diligence fee

  • Dependent between 12 to 17 years - US $ 2,000 per person

  • Dependent between 18 to 25 years - US $ 4,000 per person

  • Dependent parent aged 58 and over - US $ 4,000 per person

Processing Fee US $ 30,000 US $ 30,000 US $ 30,000
  • US $ 30,000

  • For each additional dependent US $ 15,000 after the third dependent

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund (Non-Refundable) and Fees Requirement
Family of 6 persons Family over 6 persons
Donation Amount US $ 150,000 (Inclusive of processing fees) US $ 150,000
Due Diligence Fee
  • Main applicant - US $ 7,500

  • Spouse - US $ 7,500

  • Dependent between 0 to 11 years - no due diligence fee

  • Dependent between 12 to 17 years - US $ 2,000 per person

  • Dependent between 18 to 25 years - US $ 4,000 per person

  • Main applicant - US $ 7,500

  • Spouse - US $ 7,500

  • Dependent between 0 to 11 years - no due diligence fee

  • Dependent between 12 to 17 years - US $ 2,000 per person

  • Dependent between 18 to 25 years - US $ 4,000 per person

Processing Fee Included in the donation amount For each additional dependent US $ 15,000 after the fifth dependent

Real Estate Investment

Through this option an applicant can acquire a Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda by purchasing government approved real estate of at least US $ 400,000 as a single investor or making a joint investment of at least US $ 200,000 with another investor. This real estate property should be held for at least 5 years from the date of grant of citizenship by the government of Antigua and Barbuda.

Investment and Fees Requirements of Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship

Mentioned below is the table highlighting the investment amount, due diligence and processing fee required for Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship through Real Estate Investment option.

Real Estate Investment and Fees Requirement
Single Applicant Main Applicant + Spouse Family of 4 persons Family over 4 persons
Investment Amount
  • As a single investor - US $ 400,000

  • Joint investment with another investor - US $ 200,000 each investor

  • As a single investor - US $ 400,000

  • Joint investment with another investor - US $ 200,000 each investor

  • As a single investor - US $ 400,000

  • Joint investment with another investor - US $ 200,000 each investor

  • As a single investor - US $ 400,000

  • Joint investment with another investor - US $ 200,000 each investor

Due Diligence Fee US $ 7,500
  • Main applicant - US $ 7,500

  • Spouse - US $ 7,500

  • Main applicant - US $ 7,500

  • Spouse - US $ 7,500

  • Dependent between 0 to 11 years - no due diligence fee

  • Dependent between 12 to 17 years - US $ 2,000 per person

  • Dependent between 18 to 25 years - US $ 4,000 per person

  • Dependent parent aged 58 and over - US $ 4,000 per person

  • Main applicant - US $ 7,500

  • Spouse - US $ 7,500

  • Dependent between 0 to 11 years - no due diligence fee

  • Dependent between 12 to 17 years - US $ 2,000 per person

  • Dependent between 18 to 25 years - US $ 4,000 per person

  • Dependent parent aged 58 and over - US $ 4,000 per person

Processing Fee US $ 30,000 US $ 30,000 US $ 30,000
  • US $ 30,000

  • For each additional dependent US $ 15,000 after the third dependent

Business Investment

Through this option an applicant can acquire a Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda by making an investment in a government approved business of at least US $ 1,500,000 as a single investor or joint investment where each investor should invest at least US $ 400,000, totaling a minimum of least US $ 5,000,000.

Investment and Fees Requirements of Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship

Mentioned below is the table highlighting the investment amount, due diligence and processing fee required for Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship through Business Investment option.

Business Investment and Fees Requirement
Single Applicant Main Applicant + Spouse Family of 4 persons Family over 4 persons
Investment Amount
  • As a single investor - US $ 1,500,000

  • Joint investment - US $ 400,000 each investor

  • As a single investor - US $ 1,500,000

  • Joint investment - US $ 400,000 each investor

  • As a single investor - US $ 1,500,000

  • Joint investment - US $ 400,000 each investor

  • As a single investor - US $ 1,500,000

  • Joint investment - US $ 400,000 each investor

Due Diligence Fee US $ 7,500
  • Main applicant - US $ 7,500

  • Spouse - US $ 7,500

  • Main applicant - US $ 7,500

  • Spouse - US $ 7,500

  • Dependent between 0 to 11 years - no due diligence fee

  • Dependent between 12 to 17 years - US $ 2,000 per person

  • Dependent between 18 to 25 years - US $ 4,000 per person

  • Dependent parent aged 58 and over - US $ 4,000 per person

  • Main applicant - US $ 7,500

  • Spouse - US $ 7,500

  • Dependent between 0 to 11 years - no due diligence fee

  • Dependent between 12 to 17 years - US $ 2,000 per person

  • Dependent between 18 to 25 years - US $ 4,000 per person

  • Dependent parent aged 58 and over - US $ 4,000 per person

Processing Fee US $ 30,000 US $ 30,000 US $ 30,000
  • US $ 30,000

  • For each additional dependent US $ 15,000 after the third dependent

Passport Fee
Passport fee for each person US $ 300

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