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Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship and Residency by Investment: Factsheet
- Flexi Group
- Mar 19
- 3 min read
Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) offers investors the opportunity to obtain citizenship through various economic contributions.
Benefits of Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship
Visa-Free Travel: Enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 150 destinations, including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and Europe's Schengen Area.
Family Inclusion: Applicants can include a spouse, dependent children under 31 (as well as their spouses and children), parents and grandparents aged 55 and over, and unmarried siblings of the main applicant and/or their spouse of any age.
Commonwealth Benefits: As a member of the Commonwealth, Antigua and Barbuda citizens may enjoy certain privileges in the UK and other member states.
Attractive Lifestyle: The nation offers an appealing environment for residence or as a second home, with excellent air links to North America and Europe.
Investment Options
National Development Fund (NDF) Contribution:
Minimum Contribution: USD 230,000 (non-refundable).
University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund:
Minimum Contribution: USD 260,000 (non-refundable).
Real Estate Investment:
Minimum Investment: USD 300,000 in a government-approved real estate project.
Joint Investment: Two applicants can jointly invest, with each contributing at least USD 300,000.
Holding Period: The property must be held for a minimum of five years.
Business Investment:
Individual Investment: USD 1.5 million directly into an eligible business.
Joint Investment: A total investment of at least USD 5 million, with each person contributing a minimum of USD 400,000.
Application Process
Due Diligence: The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) conducts thorough checks and may decline applications with false statements or omissions.
Documentation: The program's documentary requirements are reasonable, and procedures are straightforward.
Interview: Approved applicants aged 16 and older must attend mandatory virtual interviews.
Residency Requirement: Successful applicants must reside in Antigua and Barbuda for a minimum of five days within the first five years of obtaining citizenship.
Residency by Investment
Antigua and Barbuda also offers a Permanent Residency Program (PRP), established in 1995, as an alternative to the CIP.
Requirements for Permanent Residency
Residence: Maintain a permanent place of residence in Antigua and Barbuda.
Physical Presence: Spend at least 30 days each year in the country.
Financial Contribution: Make a minimum investment of USD 100,000 annually in Antigua and Barbuda.
Real Estate Investment (Excluding Specific Properties)
Approved Projects: Investments must be made in government-approved real estate projects.
Minimum Investment: USD 300,000 for individual investors; joint investments require each investor to contribute at least USD 300,000.
Holding Period: The property must be held for a minimum of five years before it can be sold.
**This article is part of a series of articles in respect to the most attractive migration programs:
*DISCLAIMER: This article and its publication are intended to provide a brief introduction and act as a general guide. This is provided for information purposes only and cannot be utilized as a substitute for professional advice. This document does not represent a legal opinion and one must not rely on it without receiving independent advice based on the particular facts of its own case. No responsibility is accepted by the author or the publishers for any loss suffered from acting or refraining from acting based on the contents of this publication.
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