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Antigua and Barbuda is an independent Commonwealth state in the Eastern Caribbean. With some 365 beaches of clean turquoise waters, the lush tropical islands of Antigua and Barbuda are an inviting paradise and considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Oprah's home in Antigua. She is one of many high-income property owners on the island.
As a result, tourism is the key driver of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and generates around 60% of the island’s income, with key target markets being the U.S., Canada and Europe.
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) was established by the Honourable Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda and is the Government authority responsible for processing all applications for Agent’s Licenses, and all applications for Citizenship by Investment by applicants and their family.
Antigua & Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment Program was established in 2012. To qualify for citizenship, applicants must fulfill one of the investment options in addition to meeting the following criteria:
The legal framework for citizenship by investment in Antigua & Barbudais based on:
The Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) was established following parliamentary assent to the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2014.
The Regulations regarding Citizenship by Investment in Antigua and Barbuda are contained in Section 6 of the Citizenship by Investment Act, 2014. These provisions allow the government to operate a programme under which citizenship is granted to persons who qualify under criteria set by parliamentary decision.
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda, at its meeting held on Thursday, 11th December 2014, decided that the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme will not accept applications from nationals of the following countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Somalia, and Yemen.
As an exception, nationals of the above-mentioned countries who are lawful permanent residents of Canada, the United States of America or the United Kingdom, will be allowed to make application providing that their status as lawful residents is established. In addition, all applicants will be required to fully comply with the Programme’s due diligence requirements. Applications that have been submitted for consideration prior to this decision will be honoured by the Unit.
Individuals born in countries on Antigua & Barbuda's restricted countries' list but who have migrated before the age of majority and/or have maintained permanent residence in Canada, The United Kingdom, The United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and The United Arab Emirates for a period of not less than 10 years and maintain no economic ties to any restricted country may qualify for application.
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has taken this position to safeguard the integrity of the Antigua and Barbuda passport and ensure that only persons whose past behaviour will not threaten the very well-being of the Citizenship Programme, can be accepted.
There is no requirement to travel to Antigua & Barbuda during the application process and fast processing. No minimum education or managerial work experience required. No foreign tax on worldwide income.
The passport will be valid for a period of 5 years and will be considered for renewal subject to the recipient having spent a total of 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda, since gaining citizenship, within the 5 year period. The passport does not afford automatic voting rights and persons would need to qualify as outlined in the Representation of the People Act.
Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the United Nations, the British Commonwealth, Caricom and the Organization of American States (OAS) among many other international organisations. Holders of the Antigua and Barbuda passport enjoy visa free travel to many countries all over the world.
Family applications will be considered to include the following family members;
Note: For the purposes of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme ‘child’ means a biological or legally adopted child of the main applicant, or of the spouse of the main applicant. Click here for more information.
Antigua & Barbuda offer three options for investment towards citizenship:
The National Development Fund (NDF) is a non-profit fund that is subject to parliamentary oversight by way of a six monthly report to be presented to Parliament in sufficient detail to
allow for transparency and accountability. The fund will also be audited by an internationally recognised accounting firm. It is established under section 42(2) of the Finance Administration Act 2006 for the purpose of funding government sponsored projects, including public-private partnerships and approved charitable investments - click here for fee schedule
To qualify for citizenship under the real estate option, the government requires applicants to make an investment* in designated, officially approved real estate plus the payment of government processing fees and due diligence fees - click here for fee schedule.
There are two business investment options - click here for fee schedule:
The UWI investment route is an affordable option available to larger families of 6 or more persons - click here for fee schedule.
The following are the costs and fees associated with citizenship by investment in Antigua & Barbuda:
*Note: the processing fee for the University of the West Indies Fund (UWI) is included in the investment contribution amount for families of 6 - see Investment Option 4 below for details. All other universal fees above apply.
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