ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
ABOUT
The archipelagic state of Antigua & Barbuda is composed of a group of islands located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, on the border of the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea, and a number of small islands. The average area is 440 km². It has an estimated population of 91.000 people. St. John’s is the capital of the state. English is the official language, and the currency is East Caribbean dollar, denoted by XCD (every 1 USD equals 2.7 Eastern Caribbean dollars). It should be noted that Antigua & Barbuda follows a monarchy as Queen Elizabeth II is considered the honorary head of state.
How to obtain citizenship by investment ?
OPTION 1
Government non-refundable Donation to National Development Fund (NDF) :
The minimum investment:
- $100.000 for a family of 4 members.
- $125,000 for a family of 5 members.
$15.000: Additional fees for each new member after the second child.
Siblings cannot be added to the citizenship file, they apply in a separate file as a single applicant.
In addition to Government Fees, Administrative Fees, and Due Diligence Fees.
OPTION 2
Purchasing a property from one of the real estate projects approved by the government :
Buy a property of $ 400,000, with a pledge not to sell the property for 5 years.
- $50.000 the government fees for a family of 4 members.
- $15.000: Additional fees for each new member after the second child.
In addition to Government Fees, Administrative Fees, and Due Diligence Fees.
BENEFITS
- The ability to include the spouse and children under the age of 30 in the main application.
- The ability to include the father, mother of both the applicant and / or spouse.
- The ability to pass one’s citizenship to future generations by descent as it is a first-class citizenship.
- Dual Nationality: No obligation to relinquish current nationality.
- No language requirements for residence or citizenship.
- Qualified investment by the government is the only eligible for successful application. Unlike other investment programs.
- Full confidentiality in carrying out the procedures.
- Paying the minimum administrative fees for the transaction, while the large investment value is paid after the government’s approval of the citizenship application.
- No interview, education, or management experience required.
- No requirement to reside in Antigua & Barbuda, however, the holder of the nationality is required to visit the island for at least five days during the first five years after obtaining the citizenship.
ADVANTAGES
- Access more than 139 countries with Antigua & Barbuda passport without the need to apply for a visa, including Europe’s Schengen area, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
- Ownership of the 37rd ranked passport in the world.
- Possibility of establishing a company in any country in the world.
- Lowest tax rates and free trade environment.
- Beneficial tax regime – you will not be liable to any income tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax.
- Ability to study in one of the most powerful universities in the world.
- Take advantage of the current government offer of the donation option to a family of four, which is the most affordable program in obtaining citizenship through investment for the family (the donation option).
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)
- CV. and recommendation letters.
STEPS
- Sign the contract with CBI and make the down payment. ( START)
- Prepare ALL the Required Documents by the investor, with the support of our office and legal teams, who will review, translate and check-up the entire file before sending it to the island’s lawyer. (Estimated Time 30-45 days)
- Sending the documents to the Island where our lawyer will check the papers for the last time before submitting the application, and the Transfer the Government first payment to submit the Documents. (Estimated Time 15 days)
- From now on we have 60 days processing time, As per Government announcement (60 working days). (Estimated Time 60 days)
- Government Approval of the Application. Making the final payment to the Government. (Estimated Time 10 days).
- Issuing the naturalization document & printing the Passport (Estimated Time 10 days).
- Handover or sending the “Naturalization Document” and the Passport to a convenient place. (Estimated Time 5 days).