Antigua & Barbuda
Citizenship-by-Investment Program
Known for its 365 beaches, Antigua and Barbuda offers a stable government and favorable climate. Its Citizenship-by-Investment Program grants visa-free travel and attractive tax benefits with minimal residency requirements.
Key Benefits of Antiguan AND Barbudan Citizenship
- Visa-free travel to 157 countries, including the EU, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, and South Africa.
- Full citizenship for the main applicant, spouse, children, unmarried siblings, and parents or grandparents.
- Minimal residency requirement: only five days within the first five years.
- Attractive tax regime with no personal income, capital gains, or inheritance taxes.
- Exceptional natural beauty and a temperate year-round climate.
Eligibility and Dependants
Applicants must
- Be over 18 years of age.
- Meet due diligence requirements.
- Spend at least five days in Antigua and Barbuda within the first five years of citizenship.
- Have a clean personal background with no criminal records.
- Obtain visa clearance for countries with which Antigua and Barbuda has visa-free agreements.
Eligible family members include:
Spouse
(including future spouse, with an additional USD 50,000 fee)
Children
Up to age 30 (if financially dependent)
Mentally or physically disabled (any age)
Parents and Grandparents
(aged 55 or older)
Siblings
Unmarried Siblings.
Investment Requirements
Applicants must choose one of the following investment options:
- Non-refundable contribution starting at USD 200,000.
- Purchase property worth at least USD 300,000 in a government-approved project. Ownership must be maintained for at least five years.
- Non-refundable donation of USD 260,000, exclusive to families of six or more, with an additional fee of USD 10,000 per extra dependant.
Additional Fees and Processing Costs
In addition to the investment, applicants are responsible for the following fees:
- USD 30,000 for a family of up to four persons, with an additional USD 15,000 for each additional dependant.
- USD 7,500 for the main applicant, USD 7,500 for a spouse, USD 4,000 for dependants over 18, and USD 2,000 for dependants under 18.
- USD 300 per person.
- USD 50 per person.
Application Process
The application process typically takes between six and twelve months and follows these steps:
01
Month 1
Initial due diligence and signing of the Client Agreement (CA).
Completion of government forms and documentation.
Real estate investors execute a Sales and Purchase Agreement.
02
Months 2-4
Comprehensive review and submission of the
application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
CIU conducts its due diligence.
03
Months 6-12
Upon approval, applicants make the required contributions and pay applicable fees.
Certificates of Naturalization and passports are issued.
Antigua and Barbuda offers an attractive tax regime, including:
- No personal income, capital gains, or inheritance taxes.
- Corporate tax rate: 25% (with reductions for qualified companies).
- Standard sales tax: 15%.
