Benefits in UK universities. Passports for four people cost $100,000.
Visa-free or visa on arrival access to 150 countries including the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
Possibility to live, work and settle in any other member of the CARICOM
No global income, dividends, wealth and inheritance tax
All family members can obtain citizenship within 3 weeks
Possibility to get long-term visas to the USA and Canada
Fully remote procedure
CITIZENSHIP-BY-INVESTMENTS PRESENTATION
Passport of Antigua and Barbuda can also be obtained by:
Note! Working parents and married children do not meet the conditions of the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship program.
Investment options to apply for citizenship
Investment in real estate
Invest in commercial real estate with a yield of 2-5% per annum. This should be approved real estate.
It should be noted that real estate investment is one of the most popular investment options for future Antigua nationals. Starting investment — from $200,000.
Donation to the National Development Fund
Investment in a government Antigua National Development Fund. Completely non-refundable option with a starting price of $100,000. This applicant investing allows all future Barbuda passport holders to directly acquire citizenship and get an Antigua passport.
The government fund was established under section 42(2) of the Finance Administration Act 2006 in order to fund government-sponsored projects and approve charitable investments.
Investment in the West Indies Fund
West Indies Fund is designated for families of six people. Entitles one of the children included in the application to a year of free education at the University of the West Indies. Important! This offer is time-limited!
The third type of business investment will not replace the three existing variants. Thus, those who want to acquire Citizenship by Investment of Barbuda Antigua can make use of University Fund only in case of applying with big families.
Business investment
Antigua citizenship offers those who want to use an investment program to make qualifying investments of at least $1.5 million in a local company. This business investment should be made in an approved business. There is also the possibility of a joint investment with each individual contributing at least $400,000.
Each additional dependent member of the family after the 5th one included in the citizenship application is required to make an investment of $150,000. There is also a necessity to pay government fees of at least $30,000.
| Donation to the Fund | Investment in real estate | Investment in the Fund of University of the West Indies | Business investment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment amount | From $100,000 | From $200,000 | From $150,000 | From $400,000 |
| Return on investment | No | Yes, 4-6% | No | |
| Holding period | None, it's non-refundable contribution | At least five years | None, it's non-refundable contribution | |
| Notes | Best option for the family of 4. | For the families of 6. Entitles one of the children included in the application to a year of free tuition at the University of the West Indies. | This is an investment in the eligible business in Antigua and Barbuda |
Simple and clear process
1
Duration 1-2 daysFree preliminary check
We check your documentation for compliance with the requirements of the immigration services free of charge. We analyze investment funds transparency.
Result: background check report + signed contract.
2
Duration 2-3 daysSelection of investment options
You select the investment option that suits you best and our expert starts the process.
If you decide to obtain citizenship through investing in real estate, we will show you the property object and we will help you choose the right one from trusted developers.
3
Duration 10-12 working daysDocuments preparation and shipping to the citizenship agency
We take care of everything: we collect police clearance certificates, fill out government forms, notarize copies of all documents with a notary public, translate and apostille the entire package (all these services are paid separately) and then send it to the citizenship agency.
We submit your documents independently and fulfilling all requirements. We also control the progress of application consideration.
Result: Confirmation of documents received by the government.
4
Duration 3-6 monthsDue Diligence check
When the country's citizenship agency receives all the documents, the applicant's background check begins.
If additional documents are required during the verification, our lawyers will also resolve these requests.
5
Duration 3-5 monthsCase investigation
We wait for a positive verdict and receive the new documents together with you. If necessary, we also help with other operational, business, and even domestic issues (including arrangements of additional documents ).
You are not required to visit the island.
Result: Approval in principle is issued.
6
Receiving passports
When the investment and all the fees are paid, our lawyer in Antigua receives the certificate of citizenship and the passport. He then sends it either to one of our offices and we hand it over to you personally, or all the documents can be sent to you directly.
Free preliminary check
Duration 1-2 days
We check your documentation for compliance with the requirements of the immigration services free of charge. We analyze investment funds transparency.
Result: background check report + signed contract.
Selection of investment options
Duration 2-3 days
You select the investment option that suits you best and our expert starts the process.
If you decide to obtain citizenship through investing in real estate, we will show you the property object and we will help you choose the right one from trusted developers.
Documents preparation and shipping to the citizenship agency
Duration 10-12 working days
We take care of everything: we collect police clearance certificates, fill out government forms, notarize copies of all documents with a notary public, translate and apostille the entire package (all these services are paid separately) and then send it to the citizenship agency.
We submit your documents independently and fulfilling all requirements. We also control the progress of application consideration.
Result: Confirmation of documents received by the government.
Due Diligence check
Duration 3-6 months
When the country's citizenship agency receives all the documents, the applicant's background check begins.
If additional documents are required during the verification, our lawyers will also resolve these requests.
Case investigation
Duration 3-5 months
We wait for a positive verdict and receive the new documents together with you. If necessary, we also help with other operational, business, and even domestic issues (including arrangements of additional documents ).
You are not required to visit the island.
Result: Approval in principle is issued.
Receiving passports
When the investment and all the fees are paid, our lawyer in Antigua receives the certificate of citizenship and the passport. He then sends it either to one of our offices and we hand it over to you personally, or all the documents can be sent to you directly.
The passport is valid for 5 years. We will remind you about passport renewal 6 months before the end of its term.
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Citizenship by Investment Program is one of the easiest ways to get the desired passport. The price of Antigua and Barbuda investment starts from $100,000.
Sure, Antigua and Barbuda passport is worth investing in. Just consider, for example, the visa-free access to 150 countries including the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area, the absence of capital gains, personal income taxes, and no necessity to visit Antigua for a long period.
There is no need to renounce one's citizenship, as Antigua and Barbuda allow to hold dual nationality.
If you are born in Antigua and Barbuda, then, by no means, you are automatically called a citizen of this country. However, not everyone is lucky enough to be born wherever they want. The good news is that we can change our country. There is no such obligation to live in one place forever. Passports of certain countries are intrinsically better than others. So you can use the investment program of the country you want (Antigua and Barbuda), make investments either in approved real estate, approved business, west indies fund, or a government fund, and get the desired passport.
A passport is issued for a period of 5 years with its subsequent renewal for the same period.
According to the Reach Immigration Passport Index, the Antigua and Barbuda passport is currently ranked 32nd.
The cost of an Antigua passport starts from $100,000 for one applicant.
Yes, after getting citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda each applicant must take an oath of allegiance.
Antigua and Barbuda has an easy and straightforward investment program. Citizenship by Investment is one of the most simple ways to get Antigua citizenship. However, consider that to qualify for citizenship applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be of outstanding character
- Hold no criminal record
- Have excellent health
- Have sufficient resources to get Antigua citizenship
Confirmation of employment and/or ownership of business is required. The following documents may be requested:
- certificate of salary, dividends received;
- certificate from the tax authorities;
- documents on the sale of real estate or other assets;
- an extract from the brokerage account on the sale of securities or income received;
- sale or gift contract;
- other documents confirming the acquisition of income.
One or several documents can be provided, the checklist is agreed when preparing the case.
Visa-free regime with the countries of the Schengen zone (you can stay for 90 days out of 180);
Visa-free travel to the UK (you can stay for 6 months a year);
No additional documents and prior registration required for crossing these borders.
To become a tax resident, you must reside on Antigua and Barbuda for at least 183 days. To obtain this status, it is not necessary to have citizenship of Antigua, but you must have a permanent residence (issued when buying or renting real estate), reside in the country for a month, declare $ 100,000 of annual income, pay a fixed annual fee of $ 20,000.
According to the legislation of Antigua and Barbuda, the participant of the program must own a real estate object for at least 5 years.
Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda can apply for a long-term visa to the United States for the period of up to 10 years, with the right to stay in the country for up to 6 months a year. Visa may be obtained in one of the U.S. consulates.
Confirmation of employment and/or ownership of business is required. The following documents may be requested:
- certificate of salary, dividends received;
- certificate from the tax authorities;
- documents on the sale of real estate or other assets;
- an extract from the brokerage account on the sale of securities or income received;
- sale or gift contract;
- other documents confirming the acquisition of income.
One or several documents can be provided, the checklist is agreed when preparing the case.
It is possible to get a registration address (rental agreement and utility bill), driver's licence without the need of passing an exam if a valid driving license is available (a one-day visit is required), local phone number, social insurance number when you open a local company and payroll.
By providing false information;
Existence of outstanding conviction or criminal proceedings for serious criminal offenses in any country of the world;
If the applicant poses a potential threat to public order, national security or the reputation of Antigua and Barbuda or any other country;
If your application for a visa to a country with which Antigua and Barbuda has a visa-free regime has been denied.
An applicant does not pass a due diligence check and their application for citizenship is rejected. An investor can also be deprived of the citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda if the status was obtained by providing false information, fraud or concealment of actual information.
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