Antigua-Barbuda +230k $ | Global Citizenship

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP)

THE CITIZENSHIP by investment programme of Antigua & Barbuda makes the foreigners to invest and become a citizen of Antigua & Barbuda easier.

Antigua & Barbuda is a beautiful, tropical island-country inhabited by about 100,000 friendly, welcoming people, and encircled by 365 white-sand beaches. Hotels dotting the shoreline serve as the engine of development, as do cruise ports that welcome the largest vessels in the world.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of cruise passengers will disembark for a day; many will return as overnight guests in the hotels to enjoy the beauty more fully.
In April each year, and for 50 continuous years since 1967, Antigua hosts its Annual Sailing Week. More than 100 tall ships from as far away as Australia compete in multiple races over a seven-day period. The regatta draws
thousands of onlookers to the venues, party-goers to the beaches and inquisitive aficionados to the historic Nelson’s Dockyard. The sheltered 17th century dockyard was once the center of operations of the British Navy, when that nation ruled the waves. It has been preserved for future generations to enjoy the magnificence of British naval architecture in the Caribbean.
Antigua & Barbuda is a wonderful place to visit and to live. It is a magnificent piece of nature’s work in a corner of the world that is so beautiful. I invite you to examine our Citizenship by Investment Program and experience the joy and convenience which many have experienced. Welcome!

Honourable Gaston Browne
Prime Minister

Our beautiful Caribbean islands of Antigua & Barbuda are part of the Leeward Islands in the
Lesser Antilles. Our history goes back thousands of years, and we are now an independent member state of the Commonwealth as well as a member of the United Nations, CARICOM and the Organization of American States, among many other international organisations.

Our year-round tropical climate tempered by cooling trade winds and 365 palm-fringed beaches lapped by turquoise waters is home to a multi-cultural population of around 100,000 as well as internationally famous celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Eric Clapton who live in some of the most beautiful homes in the Caribbean. Just a four-hour flight from New York and eight hours to Europe, beyond our picture-perfect scenery we have a politically stable government, a growing economy and even a currency which is pegged to the US dollar, making our country the ideal environment in which to live and invest.

Our seas are a hub of international sailing activity, with two of the world’s most famous yacht regattas, Antigua Sailing Week and Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, taking place each year when the world’s sailing aficionados flock to Falmouth Harbour and our UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nelson’s Dockyard. Our crystal-clear waters, plentiful marine life and shipwrecks also attract snorkelers and divers alike with the unique Sting Ray City providing an unforgettable experience. In season, why not try out our excellent kite surfing along our unspoilt north-eastern coast.

However, we haven’t forgotten about you landlubbers here in Antigua. Come and learn the rules of our national sport of cricket and watch our world-class players at the island’s cricket ground. If golf is your bag, enjoy a round at one of our golf courses or explore our incredible hiking trails, take a zipline in our lush rainforest, cross the island by bike or go horse-riding along our pristine beaches.
For real downtime, get pampered at one of the many luxury spas across our islands to help you unwind or reenergise yourself, or alternatively enjoy one of the many other wellness facilities we have here including yoga and meditation.

For you food lovers, the wealth of fresh fish, seafood and tropical fruits have gifted us with a thriving culinary scene where internationally renowned chefs offer fine dining complimented by local beach bars and restaurants.

As a citizen of our paradise islands of Antigua & Barbuda, you can travel visa-free to over 150 countries, including the EU and the Schengen area.

Advantages

• Lifetime Citizenship to include family members

• Stable and democratic government

• Strong legal and regulatory framework

• A beautiful location, a great quality of life

• Easy access: direct flights from New York, Miami, London, Frankfurt,etc.

• Travel mobility with an Antiqua & Barbuda passport: visa-free entry to over 125 countries in the world, including Schengen Area, Singapore and UK

• Dual citizenship is allowed

• Simple application process with an approval within 3 months of the submission date

• Quality real estate investment • Attractive tax regime for inward investors

The government adopted the citizenship by investment program as one of the mechanisms to promote economic growth, attract developments, increase foreign direct investment to the country, support the development of infrastructure and provide for a sustainable future. As a result, investors can choose from several options to qualify for the program.

1. Antigua Citizenship by Donation
National Development Fund Contribution or Charitable Donation
The main applicant may include a spouse and all qualified dependents, however government and due diligence are applicable for each individual included.

USD 230,000 for a family of up to 4.
USD 245,000 for a family of 5.
USD 10,000 for each additional dependent.
Make a minimum financial contribution to the University of the West Indies (UWI) Development Fund.

USD 260,000 for a family of 6.
USD 10,000 for each additional dependent.

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.

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.

4. University of West Indies Fund
For an investment of US$260,000, a family of six (6) is eligible to apply for citizenship. The investment amount includes processing and government fees, however customary due diligence fees do apply for each qualified dependent. In addition, one member of the family is entitled to a 1-year scholarship at the University of West Indies. Additional government processing fees are applicable for larger families.

WHAT IS THE MOST INCLUSIVE OPTION FOR LARGE FAMILIES IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA?

The University of West Indies Fund is one of the most competitive investment options at US$260,000, for a family of six (6) including government and processing fees. The program has also expanded the definition of qualifying dependents making it the most inclusive option for large families.

Your application begins with a thorough background check. The aim is to ensure compliance with international standards. You can expect the process to be finalized within three to six months. To finalize your application, you need to submit the necessary documentation, including proof of investment, among others.

You must submit the necessary documentation, including proof of donation, and then wait around three to six months.

Due Diligence and Processing
After submission, your application undergoes a due diligence check. This is a critical step. There will be a verifying process for your background and investment. Expect this to take around three to six months.

Antigua and Barbuda offers various investment options, each with its specific cost structure for potential investors.

CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION APPLICATION TOTAL
TYPE AMOUNT FEES1
Donation NDF US$ 230,000 US$ 19,300 US$ 249,300
University of the
West Indies fund US$ 258,000 US$ 11,300 US$ 269,300
Moongate(freehold) US$ 325,000 US$ 33,925 US$ 358,925
Dieppe Bay (Share) US$ 300,000 US$ 34,300 US$ 334,300
Dieppe Bay (Title Deed) US$ 370,000 US$ 53,300 US$ 423,300
Nonsuch-Bay / The Garden / Veranda Estates.

1 Application fees include government, due diligence and mandatory program fees. For Advisory fees charged by Citinavi global and exact quote based on your family combination, please contact us. (Single main applicant)

2 Application fees and due diligence fees (where applicable) are included in Citinavi global's Advisory fees.
Disclaimer: The cost estimates in our Program Cost are provided for information purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure that the information is accurate and updated on a timely basis, we recommend that you contact us directly to obtain exact quotes.

Other Fees
* Processing Fees:
Single Applicant - $10,000
Family up to 4 members- $20,000
Family of 5 or more- $20,000 plus $10,000 per additional
member

* Due Diligence Fees:
Principal Applicant-$8,500
Spouse-$5,000
Dependent (18 and over)- $4,000
Dependent (12-17 years) -$2,000
Dependent(0-11 years) - $0

* Passport Fees:Each Person- $300
Addition of Dependent: Spouse-$50,000
Adult Dependent- $50,000
Dependent Child (6-17 years)-$20,000
Dependent Child (0-5 years) - $10,000

Family Requirements

Family members can be included in the application for citizenship. The main investor can include:

Spouse
Dependent Children up to 30 years
Dependent parents over 55 years,
Unmarried siblings of the principal applicant, or of his or her spouse.

Due Diligence Requirements

All applicants will need to be of good character and undergo the government’s due diligence formalities: Investors must provide

Police Reports – evidence of a clean criminal record
Have no outstanding visa refusals
Various documentation, including financial documents, employment/ business documents, ID, proof of address