Antigua & Barbuda
Citizenship by Investment Program
About the program
Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship By Investment Program is amid the latest in the Caribbean region, but it has quickly attained popularity. Statutes administering the program are carried in Section 6 of the Citizenship by Investment Act, 2014.
To apply for this program, you should be at least 18 years of age, good health, and without a criminal record. Unlike other Caribbean programs, you must reside at least five days within the first five years to retain your citizenship as a future citizen of Antigua and Barbuda. Within this visit, you and any dependents above 18 years are also required to complete the oath of allegiance ceremony.
Additionally, you are required to make a non-refundable donation to the National Development Fund or make an investment in government-approved real estate projects.
Investment Options
Donation – National Development Fund (NDF)
Donation (Up to 4 family members): USD 100,000
A non-refundable contribution for a family of up to 4 persons.
Donation (Family of 5+ members): USD 125,000
A non-refundable contribution for a family of 5 or more persons.
Government fees (Real Estate)
A property acquisition of a Government Approved Real Estate project. Freehold property with title deed; hotel shares; fractional ownership or land may be purchased. The minimum investment will qualify you and your family under the real estate option. The property may then be traded after the required holding period of 5 years. Under certain conditions; an investment of $200,000 can also qualify you and your family for this option. For more information, contact our team.
Minimum amount: USD 400,000
Minimum amount*: 200,000
Additional Costs
Government fees (NDF)
In addition to the contribution, there are government fees to be paid.
Processing fees (Up to 4 family members): USD 25,000
Processing fees for each additional dependent: USD 15,000
Government fees (Real Estate)
In addition to the real estate investment there are government fees to be paid.
Processing fees (Up to 4 family members): USD 50,000
Processing fees for each additional dependent: USD 15,000
Due Diligence Fees
There are required background checks payable to the Government’s preferred due diligence agency that will use Interpol, World-Check and other Government agencies to screen applicants based on their application. The fees are required for both the NDF and the real estate investment options.
Primary applicant: USD 7,500
Spouse of the primary applicant: USD 7,500
Dependants aged 12-17: USD 2,000
Dependents aged 18+: USD 4,000
Benefits
The benefits of obtaining Antigua and Barbuda citizenship include, among others: lifetime citizenship without a need to renounce your current citizenship or the need to visit or reside in Antigua and Barbuda to obtain it. Visa-free access or visa on arrival to 150+ countries, including Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK and the Schengen States.