Obtaining citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda through investment

means greater travel freedom and the opportunity to establish a business base in this entirely tropical paradise, should you choose to do so.

Known as the Land of 365 Beaches, Antigua is also famous for its deepwater port, English Harbour. As a member of the Leeward Islands, Antigua and Barbuda guarantee a delightful Caribbean climate and the potential to reduce your tax liability to 0%.

Holders of an Antigua & Barbuda passport enjoy visa-free travel to 162 countries and benefit from having a Plan B in a politically stable country that avoids the turbulence experienced in other nations. By making a donation of $230,000 to the National Development Fund, you can secure Antiguan citizenship for a family of up to four.

Complete the Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by investment application process in 6 to 12 months, ensuring that all requirements are satisfactorily met, of course.

• Benefits of Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
  • Freedom to Spend Time in Antigua and Barbuda
    • The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme requires only 5 days in the country within the first 5 years.
  • Include Family Members as Dependents
    • You and your family receive full citizenship, including passports for your spouse, children, parents, and grandparents.
  • Enjoy Fast Processing
    • Processing time for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship takes between 6 and 12 months.
  • Global Mobility
    • Visit 162 countries without a visa, covering many popular travel and business destinations.
  • Invest in Stability
    • Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth, the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, the Organization of American States, and the WTO.
• Who Can Get Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship?
  • Investor
    • Must be over 18 years old
    • No criminal record
    • Undergo a health assessment
  • Spouse
    • Must be at least 18 years old
    • Clean criminal record
    • Pass a health assessment
  • Children and Stepchildren Under 30
    • Fully dependent on the investor
  • Mentally or Physically Disabled Children and Stepchildren
    • Fully dependent on the investor
    • No age restriction
  • Parents, Grandparents, In-Laws
    • Must be 55 years or older
    • Financially dependent on the investor
  • Unmarried Siblings and In-Laws
  • Future Spouse
    • Can be the future spouse of the investor or a dependent child
  • Future Child
• Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme Requirements
  • To apply, select one of the investment options below and meet additional requirements:
  • Option 1. Donation
    • Make a one-time donation of $230,000 to the National Development Fund. There is a $20,000 processing fee for a family of up to 4 and $10,000 for each additional dependent.
    • Due diligence fees are $8,500 for the investor, $5,000 for the spouse, $2,000 for dependents aged 12-17, and $4,000 for dependents 18 and older.
  • Option 2. Property Purchase
    • Purchase property valued at a minimum of $300,000 in a government-approved real estate development, held for at least 5 years.
    • A processing fee of $20,000 applies for a family of up to 4, with an additional $10,000 for each extra dependent. Due diligence fees are $8,500 for the investor, $5,000 for the spouse, $2,000 for dependents aged 12-17, and $4,000 for dependents 18 and older.
  • Option 3. Business Investment
    • Invest a minimum of $1.5 million in an approved business, or a joint investment totaling at least $5 million.
    • A processing fee of $30,000 applies for a family of up to 4, plus $15,000 for each additional dependent. Due diligence fees are $7,500 each for the investor and spouse, $2,000 for dependents aged 12-17, and $4,000 for dependents 18 and older.
  • Option 4. University of the West Indies Fund Donation
    • Donate $260,000 for a family of up to 6, with processing fees of $10,000 for each additional dependent.
    • One family member will receive a one-year, tuition-only scholarship at the University of the West Indies.
• Other Requirements and Benefits
  • You must reside in Antigua and Barbuda for at least 5 days within the first 5 years after obtaining citizenship.