Citizenship Programs
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The Antigua and Barbuda Government launched the citizenship by investment program in 2013, making it one of the newer Caribbean programs.
Pre-requisites to apply for this program:
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Receive approval by the Government
- Confirmed investment sources
- Reside for five days within 5 years from the naturalization
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Dependents’ Eligibility
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Adult children (biological or adopted) under 28 years of age
- Parents above 58 years of age
- Parents and Children older than 18 must be dependent on the main applicant.
- A contribution to the National Development Fund of a minimum non-refundable amount of USD 100,000
- A contribution to the University of the West Indies of a minimum non-refundable amount of USD 150,000
- The purchase of real estate with a minimum value of USD 200,000 from an approved real estate project. Two applicants can make a joint investment with each applicant investing a minimum of USD 200,000 in order to qualify. The real estate cannot be disposed of within the five-year period
- The direct purchase of an eligible business for a minimum amount of USD 1.5 million as an individual. Alternatively, a joint purchase where each person contributes at least USD 400,000, totaling a minimum of USD 5 million
Benefits
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Visa-free travel
Visa-free access to the Schengen States, UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong & most British Commonwealth member countries.
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Guaranteed by law
The program is based on the law & is guaranteed by the government since 2013.
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Straightforward process
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.
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Tax relief
Antigua & Barbuda has no taxes on worldwide income, capital gains, dividends, gift, wealth and inheritance.
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Minimal residency required
A 5-day physical residency is required over the five-year period. (This requirement could be satisfied all at once or in parts.
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Dual Citizenship permitted
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
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