Antigua and Barbuda provide an array of advantages to its citizens, blending a vibrant tropical environment with picturesque white sand beaches and is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. The islands are renowned for their efficient citizenship-by-investment programme, allowing applicants to retain their original citizenship.
Ideal for families seeking a second passport, this programme permits the inclusion of financially dependent adult children of the principal applicant up to 30 years old, parents over 55, and unmarried siblings of the main applicant.
Benefits of Antigua and Barbuda’s citizenship-by-investment programme
Global mobility
Visa-free travel to 154 countries including the Schengen Area, the UK, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Family benefits
Investors can include a spouse, minor children, financially dependent children up to the age of 30 years old, financially dependent parents and grandparents (aged 55 years or older) and financially dependent unmarried siblings.
No annual residency requirement
Citizenship can be obtained without holding any prior residency permits, and there is no annual minimum stay requirement. Applicants only need to spend a minimum of five days on the islands within the first five years of obtaining citizenship.
Tax benefits
No personal income tax, capital gains, inheritance tax, or tax on foreign income.
Timeline to citizenship
The approval process takes approximately four to six months from the submission of a comprehensive application.
Antigua and Barbuda’s citizenship-by-investment: Investment paths
To qualify for citizenship, the main applicant must be over 18 years of age, meet the due diligence requirements and be able to meet one of the three main investment options:
- Non-refundable government donation to the National Development Fund starting from $230,000 for a family of up to four people
- Non-refundable donation to the University of the West Indies starting from $300,000 (applicable for families of six or more family members)
- Invest a minimum of $325,000 into a government-approved, qualifying real estate investment
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