BULGARIA
BULGARIA
BULGARIA
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
ABOUT
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program was designed and implemented by GCI. The program is appealing to applicants seeking alternative citizenship through acquiring desirable properties or by contributing to the islands’ National Development Fund.
The Eastern Caribbean island of Antigua and Barbuda is known for its lush tropical climate and inviting lifestyle.
Population: | 95,900 |
Languages: | English, Antiguan Creole |
Economy: | Tourism-based |
Currency: | Eastern Caribbean dollar |
How to obtain citizenship by investment ?
OPTION 1
First option: Full investment
Full investment is one of the secured investments. The applicants who choose this option must deposit € 511,292 in a government bond portfolio for five years investment period, without the need for any further payments. At the end of the five years period, the full amount will be returned to the investor without any interest due.
In addition to Government and Administrative Fee
OPTION 2
Second option: Doubling the investment
The requirements:
- Have at least one year of permanent residence.
- Second additional investments for two years.
- Funding options are available to eligible applicants.
- Fast Track applications are scanned under the explicit procedure.
Financial investment, paying a reduced amount that will be used to finance a closed 5.5-year loan from a Bulgarian chartered bank.
In addition to Government and Administrative Fee
BENEFITS
An Antigua and Barbuda passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150 destinations including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
Applicants are able to include a spouse, dependent children under 31 (as well as their spouse and children), parents and grandparents aged 55 and over, and unmarried siblings of the main applicant and/or their spouse of any age, as well as to add dependents after they have been granted citizenship
Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the Commonwealth, entitling citizens to certain privileges in the UK and other member states
The nation is an attractive place to live or to own a second home in, with excellent air links to North America and Europe
ADVANTAGES
An Antigua and Barbuda passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150 destinations including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
Applicants are able to include a spouse, dependent children under 31 (as well as their spouse and children), parents and grandparents aged 55 and over, and unmarried siblings of the main applicant and/or their spouse of any age, as well as to add dependents after they have been granted citizenship
Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the Commonwealth, entitling citizens to certain privileges in the UK and other member states
The nation is an attractive place to live or to own a second home in, with excellent air links to North America and Europe
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Birth certificate for all applicants and a marriage certificate.
- Clear criminal record.
- A bank financial statement with proof of a legal source of income
- Medical examination (health certificate that it is free of diseases
STEPS
- Opening of a personal bank account, deposition the amount to be invested in government bonds and preparation of the set of documents for Investor D visa application.
- Applying for Bulgarian Investor visa.
- Applying for permanent residence.
- Holding the permanent residence for five years, we can initiate the Bulgarian citizenship by investment application with the Ministry of Justice
- The applicant does not need to hold the permanent residence for five years but he/ she can apply for Bulgarian citizenship after holding the permanent residence for 12 months only. This allows the applicant to obtain Bulgarian passport in two years.