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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 over 150 countries and, also, 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 6 to 12 months, provided that all requirements and checks are met.
To apply for the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship-by-Investment Programme, you must fulfill ONE of these investment options as well as meet other requirements:
The first investment option is a $100,000 donation to the National Development Fund (NDF). Furthermore, there is a $30,000 processing fee for a family of up to four, along with a $15,000 for each additional dependant.
In addition to these fees, due diligence fees apply: $7,500 for the primary applicant, $7,500 for a spouse, $2,000 per dependant aged 12-17, and $4,000 per dependant aged 18 and over.
Alternatively, you can buy property or invest in approved development projects. In this case, it entails buying $200,000 worth of real estate or a share of a project that must be held for at least five years.
Additionally, you must pay a $30,000 processing fee for a family of up to four, along with a $15,000 charge for each additional dependent. There are due diligence fees of $7,500 for both you and your spouse, $2,000 per dependent aged 12-17, and $4,000 per dependent aged 18 and above.
The third option is to make a direct investment of at least $1,500,000 into an approved business as a sole investor. Alternatively, you can take part in a joint investment in an eligible business worth at least $5,000,000.
In either case, you will be liable for a US$30,000 processing fee for a family of up to four, in addition to a $15,000 charge for each additional dependent. Furthermore, there are due diligence fees amounting to $7,500 for both you and your spouse, $2,000 per dependent aged 12-17, and $4,000 per dependent aged 18 and above.
A $150,000 contribution for a family up to six, with processing fees of $15,000 for each additional dependent, guarantees citizenship for all. Additionally, one family member qualifies for a one-year, tuition-only scholarship.
You must also pay due diligence fees of $7,500 for you and your spouse, $2,000 per dependent aged 12-17, and $4,000 per dependent aged 18 and above.
Another key point is that you must meet the following requirement:
Within the first five years of obtaining Antigua and Barbuda citizenship, you need to be present in your new host country for at least five days.
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We begin our onboarding, naturally enough, with Form 1. This enables us to carry out the initial Latitude due diligence. Once we complete this screening, we provide you with a Client Agreement (CA) to review and sign.
Next, upon receiving the signed agreement and retainer, our processing team helps you complete the forms and collate documents. If investing in property, as a result, you need to set a sales and purchase agreement with the developer. Then, we will liaise with the property developer and the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
First, before submitting your application, we review this to ensure you comply with the CIU's requirements.
The CIU will assess your application. Once approved, you must make all necessary contributions and pay any government fees. Upon receiving these payments, the CIU sends out Certificates of Naturalization.
Simply put, anybody over the age of 18 who fulfills the requirements is eligible to apply for the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme.
Antigua and Barbuda citizens gain access to a favourable tax regime, with no capital gains or inheritance taxes, and no tax on foreign-sourced income, if they reside on the islands for over 183 days a year.
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 6 and 12 months. Once you have received your citizenship, then you can apply for a Antigua and Barbuda passport.
The minimum donation required is $100,000. In addition, there are government fees.
You can include dependent children and stepchildren (under 30), alongside any dependent parents over the age of 55. In addition, you can add unmarried siblings and physically or mentally disadvantaged children of any age 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 21st. Furthermore, the passport allows visa-free travel to over 157 countries, including the EU Schengen Area, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK.
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Visa-free travel to 157 countries
5-7 months application processing time
$100,000 minimum requirement