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Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment is an increasingly popular option for savvy entrepreneurs keen to establish themselves with a tropical base.
Often referred to as the Land of 365 Beaches, the two islands offer many luxurious lifestyle benefits. Furthermore, they also provide an attractive climate for investors seeking favourable tax schemes.
Read moreAntigua and Barbuda passport holders can enjoy visa-free travel to 150 countries and benefit from judicial and governmental stability. Moreover, a $100,000 donation to the National Development Fund provides Antiguan citizenship for a family of up to four.
In terms of the application process, you can complete the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship application by investment in five to seven months, provided that all requirements and checks are met.
To apply for the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship-by-Investment programme, applicants must fulfill ONE of the following investment options in addition to meeting other requirements:
The first citizenship-by-investment option is a US$100,000 donation to the National Development Fund (NDF). Furthermore, there is a US$30,000 processing fee for a family of up to four persons, along with incremental payments of US$15,000 for each additional dependant.
In addition to these fees, due diligence fees apply: US$7,500 for the primary applicant, US$7,500 for a spouse, US$2,000 per dependant aged 12-17, and US$4,000 per dependant aged 18 and over.
Alternatively, you can buy property or invest in approved development projects in Antigua or Barbuda. In this case, it entails buying US$200,000 worth of real estate or a share of a project that must be held for at least five years.
Additionally, you’ll be required to pay a US$30,000 processing fee for a family of up to four persons, along with incremental payments of US$15,000 for each additional dependent. As part of the application process, there are due diligence fees of US$7,500 + US$7,500 for a spouse, US$2,000 per dependent aged 12-17, and US$4,000 per dependent aged 18 and above.
The third option is to make a direct investment of a minimum of US$1,500,000 into an approved business as a sole investor. Alternatively, at your discretion, you can include at least one other person in a joint investment in an eligible business totaling at least US$5,000,000.
In either case, you will be liable for a US$30,000 processing fee for a family of up to four persons, in addition to incremental payments of US$15,000 for each additional dependent. Furthermore, there are due diligence fees amounting to US$7,500 + US$7,500 for a spouse, US$2,000 per dependent aged 12-17, and US$4,000 per dependent aged 18 and above.
A US$150,000 contribution (inclusive of processing fees) for a family up to six, coupled with processing fees of US$15,000 for each additional dependent, guarantees citizenship for all. Additionally, one member of your family is eligible for a one-year, tuition-only scholarship at the University of the West Indies.
To complete the application, you will also be responsible for paying due diligence fees of $7,500 + $7,500 for a spouse, $2,000 per dependent aged 12-17, and $4,000 per dependent aged 18 and above.
As an Antigua and Barbuda citizenship-by-investment programme applicant, you must meet the following requirements:
Within the first five years of obtaining Antigua and Barbuda citizenship, be present in your new host country for at least five days to qualify for the oath process and furthermore be eligible to renew your passport.
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We commence our process with Form 1. Consequently, this enables us to carry out the initial Latitude due diligence. Once this initial screening is successfully completed, we will provide you with a Client Agreement (CA) to review and sign.
Subsequently, upon receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment, our legal team will complete all necessary government forms and supporting documents. In the case of a property investment, you will need to execute a sales and purchase agreement with the developer. Furthermore, we will liaise with the property developer and the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) on your behalf.
Before submitting your documents, we comprehensively review your application to ensure your file complies with the CIU's requirements. Once this initial review is completed, our legal team will complete its final checks before submitting the relevant forms.
Following this step, the CIU will undertake its own due diligence and review all the paperwork. Throughout this phase, we will continue to work closely with them to ensure your application is timely and efficiently processed.
The CIU will assess your application. Once it is approved, you must make all necessary contributions and pay any applicable government fees. Upon the completion of these final payments, the CIU will send out Certificates of Naturalization.
Anybody over the age of 18 who fulfills the requirements, thus, is eligible to apply for the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship-by-investment programme.
Antigua and Barbuda citizens will gain access to a favourable tax regime, with no capital gains or inheritance taxes, and no tax on foreign-sourced income, relying instead on corporation and sales tax.
Additionally, the programme also provides you with the option to include a spouse and other family members in the application.
The application process takes between five and seven months. During this time, it progresses from the application submission to the issuing of your Antigua and Barbuda passport.
The minimum donation required is $100,000. In addition, there are government fees.
You can include dependent children (under 30), alongside any dependent parents over the age of 55. In addition, you can add unmarried siblings as dependants.
Your initial Antigua and Barbuda passport will be valid for five years, before renewal, which will then extend it to a total of ten years. This is only if the necessary requirements have been met, including spending a minimum of five days in Antigua and Barbuda after gaining citizenship.
No, you’re not required to be able to speak English. In fact, it’s not a qualification criterion for the application.
The Antigua and Barbuda passport is among the world’s 30 most powerful travel documents. Presently, it ranks 28th. Furthermore, the passport allows visa-free travel to 150 countries, including the EU Schengen Area, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK.
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Visa-free travel to 150 countries
5-7 months application processing time
$100,000 minimum requirement