ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
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ABOUT THE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
Antigua and Barbuda Video
In 2013, the Government of Antigua & Barbuda created a Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) to attract investors of good character. Investors who make a substantial investment in Antigua & Barbuda qualify to obtain citizenship and a passport of the country.
More and more business people are obtaining this citizenship to secure freedom of movement, facilitate asset relocation and ensure their children benefit from the liberties a second citizenship will offer them throughout their lives.
Benefits of Citizenship:
- Economically, legally and socially stable country part of the British Commonwealth with democracy based on the British parliamentary system.
- Dual citizenship is allowed.
- No personal income, estate, inheritance or capital gain tax.
- No restriction on the repatriation of profits and capital.
- Home to the most technologically advanced hospital in the Eastern Caribbean and two American medical universities.
- Independent country and one of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean, offering quality of life, economic opportunities, quality education, and more.
Applicant Requirements:
The principal applicant must meet ALL of the requirements below:
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- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have no criminal record or be under investigation.
- Undergo a due diligence verification, which includes background checks and visa history verification.
- Make a significant economic contribution.
To qualify as dependents, applicants must be:
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- Children under 18.
- Children 18-30 years old who are financially dependent on the Principal Applicant.
- Unmarried siblings of the Principal Applicant or Spouse, regardless of their age or financial means.
- Parents or Grand-Parents of the Principal Applicant or Spouse, if they are above 55 years of age and financially dependent on the Principal Applicant.
- Current or future spouse and/or children of a dependent child.
Investment Options
- A contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) of a minimum non-refundable amount of US$100,000.
- A contribution to the University of the West Indies (UWI) of a minimum non-refundable amount of US$150,000 Please see attached brochure for more details of the program, including a breakdown of the government fees.
- The purchase of real estate with a minimum value of US$200,000 from an approved real estate project. The real estate cannot be disposed of within the five-year period.