Antigua & Barbuda is a twin-island state, consisting of two major inhabited islands, Antigua and Barbuda, along with several smaller islands. It is a member of the United Nations, the British Commonwealth and the Organisation of American States, among others – and the Eastern Caribbean Dollar is the currency. Established in 2012, their Citizenship by Investment Programme promotes economic growth, attracts developments and increases the inflows of direct foreign investment to the country.
Why choose Antigua & Barbuda?
Antigua & Barbuda is the ninth-largest country by size in the Caribbean and the largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands. The tropical island of Antigua boasts mesmerizing beaches, attracting visitors with its clear turquoise waters and the finest white sand – Due to this, tourism generates around 60% of the island’s income. Many high net-worth individuals are choosing to join the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Robert De Niro and Eric Clapton who have winter homes on the islands.
Other Benefits include:
- Average Citizenship usually obtained in as little as 3 months
- You can include dependent children under 28 & dependent parents over 55
- Visa Free Travel to approximately 149 countries including the UK, EU, Singapore and Hong Kong
- Residency requirement of 5 days within a 5-year period
- No interview or education required
- No wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax
- Entitlement to certain privileges in countries of the Commonwealth
- Successful applicants enjoy full citizenship for life
How to qualify:
To qualify for Antigua & Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Programme, applicants must fulfil one of the investment options below in addition to meeting the following criteria:
- Be of outstanding character
- Hold no criminal record
- Have excellent health
- Have a high personal net worth
- Reside with the family members who are included in the application in the country for a minimum of 35 days within a period of five years
Rang of Investment Options available:
- National development fund
- Government approved real estate
- Business investment