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DETAILSConsidered one of the premier Caribbean destinations, the twin island state of Antigua and Barbuda harmonizes traditional Caribbean charm with first world services. Known for its 365 pristine beaches and secluded stretches of frilled coastline, the island enjoys cutting edge financial services and advanced communications infrastructure that sets it apart from other destinations that offer similar Citizenship by Investment services.
Home to the black pineapple and the Western Hemisphere’s only working Georgian dockyard, the twin island state of Antigua and Barbuda is known for its 365 pristine beaches and secluded stretches of frilled coastline. The state enjoys the status as a hub of air and sea transport in the Eastern Caribbean, additionally offering cutting edge financial services and advanced communications infrastructure ideal for investment.
Applicants will be required to confirm one of the above investment options. Thereafter it is required as part of the regulatory process to conduct an initial inquiry on each applicant. Following this, a more comprehensive government application process is completed and supporting documents obtained to submit to the approving body, Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) for processing.
Additional benefits of investing in Antigua & Barbuda:
Passport in 4 to 5 months
Dual nationality
Citizenship for the whole family for life
Full confidentiality
Investment Options
There are four options for the Citizenship by Investment Programme available to clients:
Requirements of Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
To obtain citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda, you don’t need to speak the language and there are also no obligations to live in the country. The main applicant must demonstrate that he/she is:
Age of 18 and older
Perfect personal and business reputation
Proof of source of funds
Good health
Successful due diligence check
Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) was established following parliamentary assent to the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Regulations. The CIP requires a person to make a significant economic contribution to the country. There are four options for the Citizenship by Investment Programme available to clients.
Applicants will be required to confirm one of the above investment options. Thereafter it is required as part of the regulatory process to conduct an initial inquiry on each applicant. Following this, a more comprehensive government application process is completed and supporting documents obtained to submit to the approving body, Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) for processing.
On submission of the fully completed application forms, with all supporting documentation to the CIU, the applicant is required to pay the full Government Due Diligence fees along with 10% of the Government Processing fees which are non-refundable. Within 90 days of the submission of an application, the CIU will notify the Agent in writing on behalf of the applicant that the application has been approved, denied or delayed for whatever reason.
Families including spouse, dependent children up to age 30 years, children of dependent children, parents and grandparents over 55 years, may qualify for citizenship through the submission of one application. (Include unmarried sibling)
N.B For the purposes of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme ‘child’ means biological or legally adopted child of the main applicant, or of the spouse of the main applicant.
National Development Fund (NDF)
The NDF is a non-profit foundation established for the purpose of, inter alia, supporting enterprises develop significant innovations through the provision of long term committed share
capital, public/private partnerships, specific governmental projects and from time to time, charitable investments in non-profit organisations which deliver services in healthcare, education, environmental management, youth development or the promotion of sport and culture.
Acquisition of citizenship under the National Development Fund (NDF) requires a one-time contribution to the development fund. Applications under this option are required to make a contribution of US$100,000 if the application is for a single person or a family of up to four persons or US$125,000 if the application is for a family of five persons or more.
| Government Fees: | |
|---|---|
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Processing fees for main applicant or family of up to 4 persons |
US$30,000 |
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Processing fees for each additional family member |
US$15,000 |
|
Contribution single applicant & family of 4 persons |
US$100,000 |
|
Contribution family of 5 persons or more |
US$125,000 |
|
Due Diligence single applicant |
US$7,500 |
|
Due Diligence spouse |
US$7,500 |
|
Due Diligence dependent 12-17 yo |
US$2,000 |
|
Due Diligence dependent 18 and over |
US$4,000 |
Upon submission of your application you will be asked to pay the Government Due Diligence fees and 10% of the Government Processing Fee. Upon receipt of a letter of approval you will be asked to pay the balance of the Government Processing Fee and your contribution which will be paid separately to the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) within a 30 day period.
Once received, a Certificate Of Registration will be issued for both the Main Applicant and their family members which will require submission to the Antigua and Barbuda Passport Office with their application and accompanying documentation for the Antigua and Barbuda passport to be issued.
Real Estate Investment
To qualify for citizenship under the real estate option, the government requires applicants to make an investment in designated, officially approved real estate with a value of at least US$200,000 plus the payment of government processing fees and due diligence fees.
All processing fees (US$30,000 for the Real estate) and due diligence fees remain unchanged. In addition, two or more applicants who have executed a binding sale and purchase agreement may apply jointly for citizenship by investment provided that each applicant contributes the minimum investment of US$ 200,000.
The real estate cannot be resold until 5 years after the purchase, unless purchasing an alternate officially approved real estate property in Antigua and Barbuda.
An application for citizenship by investment under the real estate investment option can be submitted to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) when a binding purchase and sale agreement has been signed with the developer of an approved project, which will be subject to the granting of the citizenship application.
Upon submission of your application you will be asked to pay the due diligence fees and 10% of the government processing fee. On receipt of a letter of approval you will be asked to pay the balance of the government processing fee and all sums due to the developer under the sale and purchase agreement to enable title to be registered in your name and allow for implementation of the proposed real estate investment in accordance with the guidelines established by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
Once received, a certificate of registration will be issued for both the primary applicant and their family members which will need to be submitted to the Antigua and Barbuda Passport Office with their application and accompanying documentation for the Antigua and Barbuda
passport to be issued.
For the Real Estate option, applicants will have 30 days from approval notification to complete full payment to vendor along with all required disbursements to enable Title to be registered in the applicant’s name.
| Fees | |
|---|---|
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Processing fees for single applicant or family of up to 4 persons |
US$30,000 |
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Processing fees for each additional family member |
US$15,000 |
|
Minimum Real Estate Investment |
US$200,000 |
|
Due Diligence single applicant |
US$7,500 |
|
Due Diligence spouse |
US$7,500 |
|
Due Diligence dependent 12-17 yo |
US$2,000 |
|
Due Diligence dependent 18 and over |
US$4,000 |
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DETAILSBusiness Investment
Any potential applicant(s) under this investment option is/are advised to make contact with the ABIA to discuss their proposal.
Once approval of the business investment has been given, the CIU will consider applications for citizenship. The application process is similar to that of the NDF, namely, upon submission of your application you will be asked to pay the due diligence fees and 10% of the government processing fees. Upon receipt of a letter of approval you will be asked to pay the balance of the government processing fees and your business investment amount within a 30 day period.
Once received, a certificate of registration will be issued for both the primary applicant and their family members which will be submitted to the Antigua and Barbuda Passport Office with their application and accompanying documentation for the Antigua and Barbuda passport to be issued
Business investment options:
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) shall after consultation with the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA) approve businesses, whether existing or proposed, for the purposes of investment in business under the Citizenship by Investment Programme.
Where a person proposes to make an investment in an approved business of at least US$1,500,000 on their own behalf.
At least two persons propose to make a joint investment in such an approved business totaling at least US$5,000,000, and each of those persons individually propose to contribute at least US$400,000 to the joint investment an application or application for Citizenship by Investment may be submitted on his, her or their behalf through an agent.
University of the West Indies Fund
The University of the West Indies Fund (UWI) option is a mechanism for financing UWI’s fourth landed campus.
Applicants to the Citizenship by Investment Program who choose this option will be required to make an investment of US$150,000 for a family of six (6) or more (i.e. minimum number of persons per application is 6).
Participation in the option will entitle one member of the family to a one year, tuition only, scholarship at the University of the West Indies.
| Government Fees for University of the West Indies option | Family of 6 persons | Family of 7 persons or more |
|---|---|---|
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Processing fees |
US$30,000 |
US$30,000 |
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Minimum contribution to UWI Fund
|
US$150,000
|
US$150,000
|
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Due Diligence |
Main Applicant - US$7,500 |
Main Applicant - US$7,500 |
How to Apply
Your 5 steps to Antigua & Barbuda passport
The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) is the government authority responsible for administering the processing of all applications. The CIU examines the application thoroughly and if deemed necessary, may request the applicant to attend an interview.
Standard application process takes 3 to 4 months, but it may take longer depending on your circumstances.
Step 1
Contact us to book an appointment with one of our agents, get a consultation and sign a client agreement.
Step 2
Obtain required supporting documents for your application and complete the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Application Forms for submission to the CIU along with full government due diligence fees and 10% of the government processing fee.
Step 3
Due diligence checks and processing of application by the government. Within 90 days of the submission of an application, the CIU will notify us in writing that your application has been approved (denied / delayed).
Step 4
On approval, making an investment and paying the balance of the government fees within 30 days.
Step 5
Obtaining Citizenship Documents.
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