Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship By Investment Program Overview

Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship By Investment Summary

Antigua and Barbuda has raised considerable revenue since opening its doors to immigration investors in 2013, placing it as one of the top Caribbean CBI programs. Like its regional rivals, Antigua and Barbuda offers a CBI program that provides a quick route to a second citizenship and passport, with almost no residency requirement for successful applicants — a combination that has drawn large numbers of “plan B” investors from all corners of the globe.

Applicants generally choose either the non-refundable contribution route or the real estate investment route. Under the contribution option, depending on the family size, applicants must donate between US$100,000 and US$150,000 to the government’s designated fund. Under the real estate investment option, applicants are required to invest at least US$200,000 into a pre-approved real estate project and must maintain that investment for at least five years.

How to apply for citizenship by investment in Antigua & Barbuda

Applicants must work with an authorized representative to prepare their application, for assistance with their paperwork and as a point of contact with the government throughout the process. Antigua and Barbuda require standard biographical documentation, including a police check, and officials pay close attention to the applicant’s background and sources of wealth when considering applications.

Citizenship papers and passports can be expected in 6-8 months from the start of the process, but this can slightly vary depending on the processing unit’s workload and peak periods.

Successful applicants must take an oath of allegiance as soon as practicable in order to confirm their citizenship. This can either be done at overseas embassies or consular offices or can be done on the applicant’s first trip to Antigua while fulfilling their 5-day residency requirement.

It is worth noting that applicants can lodge their application and obtain the full citizenship and valid passport without having to travel to Antigua and Barbuda.

Mobility

Antigua’s passport allows visa-free travel to more than 150 countries and territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, the U.K., and the Schengen Area. The Antiguan passport is valid for five years but can be renewed if the holder has spent at least five days physically present in Antigua during the term of its validity.

Country

Antigua and Barbuda has been independent from the UK since 1981, still benefit from a parliamentary democratic political system and offer a stable, independent judiciary grounded in British common law. Thanks to the islands’ sunny weather and countless golden beaches, Antigua and Barbuda relies on tourism to drive their GDP, being one of the most visited Caribbean destinations in recent years. 

CBI investors are also attracted to the low tax regime on offer by the nation as there are zero personal taxes – no income tax, no inheritance tax, no capital gains tax, no wealth tax, etc.

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