Antigua and Barbuda – Citizenship by Investment

This Commonwealth nation in the Caribbean comprises of two larger islands and a few smaller islands. It’s famous for its award-winning beaches, coral reefs and luxury resorts. Ffryes Beach is rated one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Tourism generates 60% of the country’s GDP from over a million people mostly Americans, European, and Canadians visit the country each year making it the tourism related investment an attractive one.

Antigua and Barbuda’s CIP program is introduced in 2013 and the government takes this program seriously in order to raise the budget for the country’s development.

RESIDENCE PERMIT

AT A GLANCE

Investment from

USD 100,000

Processing time

3- 6 months

Physical Presence

Min. 5 days within first 5 years, none after the first renewal

Time to Citizenship

3 - 6 Months

Residence Tax

0%

Visa Free Destination for Citizen

151 countries

Benefits

Larger family spend less on investment to obtain Antiguan citizenship as the minimum investment value does not raise with additional family members applying together. Family member under 29 year old can study for a year at the University of West Indies for free.
Return of investment within 5 years and citizenship could be renewed after a minimum of 5 days visit to the country within the first 5 years
Antigua and Barbuda citizens can get a 10 year B1 / B2 visa which allows them to invest and live and work in the US with an investment amount as low as USD 100,000. The visa itself will be valid for 5 years and is renewable as long as the investment is maintained.
Dual citizenship allowed
Travel visa free or with visa on arrival to 151 countries
As part of Commonwealth nation, Antigua and Barbuda citizens could travel visa free to the UK and stay up to 180 days there

Investment Options

Donation to the National Development Fund

Min. USD 100,000

Lowest cost, however, note that this is non-refundable. There is due diligence and other fees on top of the investment amount. The amount increases in parallel with the number of accompanying family members applying together.

Real-estate investment

Min. USD 200,000

Invest in whole or part of the property from state approved property list. The property could be sold after 5 years and recoup the investment. There is due diligence and other fees on top of the investment amount. The amount increases in parallel with the number of accompanying family members applying together.