Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by Investment

Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by investment

Antigua & Barbuda recognizes dual citizenship, which can prove advantageous for business expansion and tax relief. Other benefits include the following:

Application processing within three to four months.
Inclusion of financially-dependent children under 30.
Inclusion of financially-dependent parents or grandparents over 55.
Inclusion of physically or mentally handicapped children living with, and fully supported by the main applicant.
Inclusion of unmarried sibling of the main applicant or the spouse.
Inclusion of a future spouse, future spouse of a qualified dependent child, or a future child of a qualified dependent.
No requirement to travel to Antigua & Barbuda during the application process.
No interview, education or managerial experience required.
Visa-free travel to 144 countries, including the Schengen zone, the U.K., Hong Kong, Singapore and more.
No tax on worldwide income.

Antigua & Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Requirements
As a result, investors can choose from several options to qualify for the program.

1. National Development Fund Contribution or Charitable Donation

High net worth individuals may choose to make a monetary contribution of US$230,000 (up to four people), or US$255,000 (five people and more) to the National Development Fund or an approved charity. The main applicant may include a spouse and all qualified dependents, however government and due diligence are applicable for each individual included.

2. Real Estate Investment

Applicants may purchase property with a value of US$300,000 in a pre-approved real estate development area. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of five years. Property registration, processing fees, and taxes may be paid in addition to the property purchase.

Financing options may be available upon request.

3. Business Establishment

Applicants may invest US$1.5 million to establish a business. Two or more applicants may make a joint business investment with an individual threshold of at least US$400,000 and a total investment of at least US$5 million.