CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
Advantages
• Lifetime Citizenship to include family members
• Stable and democratic government
• Strong legal and regulatory framework
• A beautiful location, a great quality of life
• Easy access: direct flights from New York, Miami, London, Frankfurt, etc.
• Travel mobility with an Antiqua & Barbuda passport: visa-free entry to more than 130 countries in the world, including Schengen Area, UK and Canada
• Dual citizenship is allowed
• Simple application process with an approval within 3 months of the submission date
• Quality real estate investment
• Attractive tax regime for inward investors
Requirements
• The applicant must be aged 18 years or older
• The applicant must not have been convicted of any criminal ošence for which the maximum custodial penalty exceeds 6 months
• The applicant must not be the subject of a criminai investigation
• The applicant and family members must not be sušering from any contagious disease
Make a qualifying investment that provides a significant economic contribution to the country
Investment Options
• Make a minimum contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) of USD 200,000 (for family of 4 or less) or USD 250,000 (for family of 5 or more)
• Make an investment of at least USD 400,000 in one of the government-approved real estate projects
• Make an investment of a minimum of USD 1,500,000 directly into and eligible business
• Each option is also subject to government processing and due diligence fees for the applicant and each dependant, plus legal fees for the application
Process
• Fast and Simple processing procedure
• Payment of legal fees, due diligence fees and 10% of government processing fees upon application
• Upon receipt of a ‘Letter of Approval’ the balance of the fees shall become due
• Complete the NDF, real-estate or business investment
• Once the certificate of registration is issued, applicant and dependents visit Antigua & Barbuda during the 5-year period after acquiring the nationality in order to be eligible to renew the passport
• Reside at least 5 days in Antigua & Barbuda during the 5-year period after acquiring the nationality in order to be eligible to renew the passport