Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship py Investment
Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua also known as or by the native population is an island in the West Indies. It is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda became an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations on 1 November 1981.
Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has officially reduced the investment to obtain an Antigua and Barbuda passport by half, through a donation to the National Development Fund making it one of the most convenient Citizenship-by-Investment Program globally. The Citizenship by Investment program for Antigua and Barbuda provides a second passport to investors offering visa-free travel to over 160+ countries including the I-JK, EU Schengen zone, Hong Kong, Singapore and many more.
Benefits
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Fast processing within 3-4 months for Citizenship.
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Investment to be made only upon approval.
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Visa-free travel to 160+ countries including EU, UK, Singapore & Hong Kong.
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No Tax on worldwide income.
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Dual Citizenship allowed.
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Dependent children and parents above 55 can be included in the application.
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Right to live & work in the country.
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Residency requirement of just 5 days in 5 years.
Option 1
National Development Fund
The National Development Fund requires contributions to the National Development Fund in the minimum sum of USD 100,000 per application. It is in the form of a one-time payment. The NDF is a non-profit fund established under section 42(2) of the Finance Administration Act 2006 for the purpose of funding Government sponsored projects, they also include public-private partnerships and charitable investments.
Option 2
Real Estate Acquisition
To qualify for the Real Estate investment route, potential projects must be given the green light by Cabinet after being recommended by the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA). Individuals may opt to purchase a property with a minimum value of USD 200,000 and maintain the investment for 5 years. Two related parties can also make a joint investment, with each party investing a minimum of USD 200,000 in order to meet the requirements. All fees related to processing and due diligence remain the same.
Option 3
Business Investment
In this investment category, applicants have 2 choices: they can either invest individually as a Single Investor or invest jointly with two or more applicants. The investment must be made into an approved business project in Antigua and Barbuda.
Processing fees | $30,000 Single applicant | $30,000 for a family of up to 4 persons |
Single Investor | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
Joint Investment* | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
Due Diligence | $7,500 | $7,500 for main applicant + $7,500 for spouse, |
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Other fees payable include passport fees. These fees are subject to change.
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All fees quoted are in US dollars.
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A minimum of 2 persons make a joint investment into an approved business totaling at least US $5,000,000. Each person is required to contribute at least US $400,000 to the joint investment.
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Applicants must also pay all required due diligence and processing fees.
Option 4
The University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund
Individuals with families consisting of six or more members have the option to donate USD 150,000 to the University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund. This contribution is used to fund the construction of UWI's fourth campus. In exchange for their donation, one member of the family will be granted a one-year scholarship for tuition fees only at the University of the West Indies. It's worth noting that applicants must also pay all required due diligence and processing fees.
