ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

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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. 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.

WHY CHOOSE ANTIGUA & BARBUDA?

The Antigua & Barbuda passport is very well regarded and has an excellent reputation providing its holders with the following prime benefits:

  • Fast processing within 3-4 months;
  • Inclusion of dependent children under 30 years of age;
  • Inclusion of dependent parents or grandparents, 55 + years of age;
  • No requirements to travel to Antigua & Barbuda during the application process;
  • No interview, no education or managerial experience required;
  • No tax on worldwide income;
  • Visa-free travel to over 147 countries and territories;
  • Antigua & Barbuda recognizes dual citizenship; therefore, you can still benefit from your current citizenship status;
  • No language requirement.

INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the passport of Antigua & Barbuda, you can take either of the four options:

1. Donate a minimum of USD 100,000 to the National Development Fund for a family of up to four people. This is a non-refundable donation. In the application, you may include yourself, your spouse, your dependent children, and your dependent parents over 55 years of age. Processing fees are an additional USD 30,000. Plus, due diligence fees.

For a family of five or more people, the minimum donation is USD 125,000. The processing fee for each additional dependent is USD 15,000.

2. Invest in approved, pre-designated real estate with a value of at least USD 400,000/USD 200,000 plus due diligence fees, processing fees of USD 50,000 for a family of four. For a family of five or more people, there is a processing fee of USD 15,000 for each additional dependent. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years. Two related parties can each invest USD 200,000 instead.

3. There are two options to invest in an existing business:

a) Applicant may invest USD 1,500,000 to set up a business and qualify to apply for citizens;

b) Two individuals each invest USD 400,000 in an approved business worth USD 5,000,000. The processing fees are USD 50,000 for a family of four plus USD 15,000 for each additional applicant.

4. University of West Indies Fund is a good option for large families of six or more. For an investment of USD 150,000, you and your family (of 6) can be eligible to apply for citizenship. This program entitles one member of the family to a 1-year scholarship at the University. Processing & Government fees are included in the investment price. Due diligence fees are applied for each dependent, and additional government processing fees are applicable for larger families.

OTHER CRITERIA

The Citizenship-by-Investment Program of Antigua and Barbuda was established in 2012. To qualify for citizenship, applicants must meet the following requirements (in addition to fulfilling one of the investment options):

  • The applicant and their family members, included in the application, must reside in the country for only 5 days during the first five years;
  • The applicant must not have been denied a visa to a country with which Antigua & Barbuda has visa-free travel. If the applicant has been denied such a visa, they must receive their visa from the said country before applying to the Antigua & Barbuda citizenship program.
  • The applicant must be of good health;
  • The applicant must not be subject of criminal investigation or have received a conviction which entails more than 6 months of imprisonment.

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We Can Help With Citizenship By Investment

At Jane Katkova & Associates – Canadian Immigration, Global Mobility Experts, we can help you with citizenship by investment. Choosing the right program is a critically important step in making a decision. We will be by your side through the complex process of making a choice on the country of your new citizenship, will guide and assist you through the process from beginning to the end to ensure its successful completion. The whole process usually takes 3-4 months to complete.

We will treat your case individually, and we will guide you every step of the way. We have huge experience and expertise in Citizenship by Investment programs. We will be happy to offer our skills and knowledge to make sure you get your second passport easily and quickly.

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