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Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship Program Overview

The Antigua and Barbuda second citizenship program offers high-net-worth individuals a Caribbean second passport and dual citizenship. With visa-free travel to 150+ countries, including the UK and Singapore, and no wealth or personal taxes, it’s an attractive opportunity. Acquiring citizenship takes just 3–4 months, making it a quick and cost-effective option with a minimum investment of $100,000 for a family of up to 4 members. Contact our experts today to explore this secure and streamlined process.

program benefits

  • Fast and confidential application processing
  • Full Residence Status including the right to live and work
  • Democratic Government offering political stability
  • Dual Citizenship is permitted so applicants are not required to renounce their existing citizenship
  • Visa Free Travel to over 150 countries including the United Kingdom, the European Union Schengen countries, Hong Kong, Singapore and many others worldwide
  • Conducive Investment Environment with good returns on real estate investment
  • Stable democratic government
  • Excellent connectivity to major countries worldwide.
  • No Taxation in respect of wealth, capital gains, gifts and inheritances
  • Right to Live and Work in many other Caribbean countries

APPLICATION PROCESS & ELIGIBILITY

  • The Principal Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years old to qualify for an Antigua and Barbuda citizenship application.
  • The Principal Applicant must fulfill the application requirements and make the necessary investment based on the chosen Option.

The application may include the following dependents:

  • Spouse
  • Children below 18 years of age
  • Children aged 18 to 30 years who are financially dependent on the Principal Applicant
  • Parents and grandparents of the Principal Applicant or spouse, aged 55 or above, who live with and rely on the Principal Applicant financially
  • Siblings of any age who are unmarried and no children of the Principal Applicant or his/her spouse.

Ineligibility for Antigua & Barbuda citizenship applies to individuals falling under the following circumstances:

  • Providing false or misleading information on the application.
  • Having a contagious disease or significant health problems.
  • Being convicted of a criminal offense carrying a maximum imprisonment term exceeding 6 months or being under criminal investigation.
  • Poses a potential risk to the national security of Antigua and Barbuda or may lead to disputes.
  • Previously denied a visa by a country that enjoys visa-free travel with Antigua and Barbuda and has not subsequently obtained a visa from that country.

    Step 1: Eligibility Assessment

    – Our team of experts will provide a personalized assessment to determine your eligibility and provide a detailed breakdown of all the costs and fees involved.

    Step 2: Due Diligence

    – During this stage, the CIU will perform due diligence procedures on your application. We ensure that any queries arising from this process are promptly and efficiently addressed. The CIU will then provide one of three decisions: Approved in Principle, Delayed for Cause, or Denied.

    Step 3: Application Submission

    – Our team of experts will guide you through the preparation and submission of your application, providing assistance and guidance as needed to ensure a smooth process.

    Step 4: Passport Issuance

    – After the approval in principle of your application, you will be required to pay the outstanding government processing fees along with the investment or donation amount. Once these requirements are met, your passport application will be submitted to the CIU. Upon successful completion, the CIU will issue the Certificate of Registration and passport to you.

    INVESTMENT OPTIONS

    Real Estate Investment in a Government Approved Project
    Minimum Investment

    $200,000

    – Irrespective of the number of dependents that are included in the application.
    Due Diligence Fees

    -$7,500
    (Principal Applicant)

    –$7,500 ( Spouse)

    -$4,000 ( Parent 58 years and over)

    -$4,000 ( Dependent 18+ years)

    -$2,000 ( Dependent 12-17 years)
    Government Fees

    –10% payable upon submission of the application and 90% upon the grant of approval in principle

    – $30,000 (Single person or a Family of up to 4 persons)

    – $15,000 (Each additional person)
    Other Applicable Fees
    – Passport Fees

     

    Donation to the National Development Fund
    Minimum Investment

    – $100,000 (Single Applicant or a Family of 4 or less persons.)

    -$125,000 (Family of 5 or more persons)
    Due Diligence Fees 

    – $7,500 (Principal Applicant)

    – $7,500 (Spouse)

    – $4,000 (Parent 58 years and over)

    – $4,000 (Dependent 18+ years)

    – $2,000 (Dependent 12-17 years)
    Government Fees – $250 Per person in the application
    Other Applicable Fees
    – Passport Fees

     

    Investment in Business Enterprise
    Minimum Investment

    – $1,500,000 ( Single Person Investment in an approved Business)

    –$5,000,000 (Two or More Persons making a joint Investment)
    Due Diligence Fees

    –$7,500 (Principal Applicant)

    – $7,500 (Spouse)

    –$4,000 (Dependent 18+ years)

    – $4,000 (Dependent 12-17 years)
    Government Fees

    – $30,000 (Up to family of 4)

    – $150,000 (Family of 5 or more)

    –$15,000 (Each Additional Dependent)
    Other Applicable Fees
    – Passport Fees

     

    Investment in the University of West Indies (UWI) fund

    Minimum Investment

    –$150,000(Family of 6)

    –$15,000 ( Each Additional Dependent)

    Due Diligence Fees

    –$7,500 (Principal Applicant)

    –$7,500 (Spouse)

    -$4,000 (Dependent 18+ years)

    -$2,000 (Dependent 12-17years)

    Government Fees

    – $30,000 (Already included in the investment amount)
    Other Applicable Fees
    – Passport Fees