In November 2012 The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship-by-Investment Program, was announced by the Government of Antigua.
Holders of the Antiguan passport enjoy visa-free travel to 140 countries, which also includes the UK and Europe’s Schengen area (This does not include the US).
Antigua and Barbuda is an independent Commonwealth state in the Eastern Caribbean and is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. The stunning landscape is a lush tropical island, with 365 beaches of clean, crystal clear, turquoise waters. The main driver of GDP is tourism and generates around 60% of the income, with key target markets being the US, Canada, and Europe.
Antigua is a member of the United Nations (UN), the British Commonwealth, CARICOM and the Organization of American States (OAS), among many other international organizations.
Holders of the Antiguan passport enjoy visa-free travel to 140 countries, which also includes the UK and Europe’s Schengen area (This does not include the US).
This programme requires the applicant to make a significant economic contribution to the country. In exchange, and subject to a stringent vetting and due diligence process, including thorough background checks, the applicants and their families are granted citizenship.
To qualify for citizenship, the main applicant should be over 18 years of age, meet the application requirements, and select one of the three options mentioned below:
The NDF is a special fund established under section 42(2) of the Finance Act 2006 for the purpose of funding government-sponsored projects.
This programme is managed and all applications are processed by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), which is the government authority. If required, the applicant (s) may require to attend an interview.
It is projected that the process will take approximately between three and four months from submission of the application to issuance of the passport, assuming there are no areas of concern with the application.
Under the real estate option, the time frame may vary depending upon the project.
There are no restrictions on dual citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda.
There are no capital gains or inheritance taxes in Antigua and Barbuda. Property tax is levied on all properties.
