Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program

Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program was established in 2013, making it one of the most recent programs of its kind. The program allows applicants and their families to obtain citizenship of Antigua & Barbuda in exchange for an investment made into the country. It offers a highly useful second passport for you, your family and future generations.

About Antigua & Barbuda

With some 365 beaches of clean blue waters, the tropical islands of Antigua and Barbuda are an inviting paradise and considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. Subsequently, tourism is the key driver of GDP and generates around 60% of the island’s income, with key target markets being the U.S, Canada and Europe.

A strategic location, a highly educated workforce, a pleasant tropical climate, and untouched beaches are among the attributes that make Antigua and Barbuda an attractive investment opportunity.

Benefits of Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship

• Citizenship is in a British Commonwealth country.

• Inclusion of dependent children 26 and under.

• Inclusion of dependent parents or grandparents over 58.

• Application processing within 3 – 4 months.

• Having a second citizenship may allow children to avoid military service in their home country.

• Visa-free access to more than 130 countries including United Kingdom, Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore.

• Antigua & Barbuda recognizes Dual Citizenship and does not require people to renounce their current citizenship.

• Having a second citizenship may allow children to avoid military service in their home country.

• No tax on worldwide income. No estate, death, inheritance or capital gains tax.

• Off-shore bank accounts, investments, and companies give unique opportunities for business and tax planning.

• Antigua is the travel hub of the region with direct flights to London, New York, Miami, Toronto and Montreal.

• Home to the most technologically advanced hospital in the Caribbean and two American medical universities.

• No management experience requirement, no education requirement, no interview, and no language requirement.

Qualifications for Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship

To qualify under the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program, the following criteria must be met:

• The principal applicant must be at least 18 years old.

• To qualify as dependents, children must be (1) under age 18 and unmarried; or (2) full-time students aged 18-26 who are dependent on their parents; or (3) over age 18 and living with (and fully supported by) the applicant due to physical or mental disability.

• Parents or grandparents of the principal applicant or spouse may qualify as dependents if they are above 58 years of age, living with the principal applicant, and can prove financial dependency on the principal applicant.

• Applicants must pass a Due Diligence examination and have no criminal record.

• Applicants must complete a medical examination.

• Applicants must spend at least 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda in the 5 years following citizenship issuance.

• Applicants must make a qualifying investment in Antigua & Barbuda as described below.

Investment Options

Applicants must make one of the following qualifying investments in Antigua and Barbuda:

• Family of 4 or less: USD $100,000
• Family of 5 or more: USD $125,000
• Each Additional Dependent: USD $15,000

• Applicants can choose to make a joint investment with another main applicant, whereby each main applicant must make a minimum investment of USD $200,000 in order to qualify.