Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
Antigua grants citizenship to investors, entrepreneurs and families alike in return for a contribution to Antigua’s National Development Fund (NDF) or an investment in real estate or business. Citizenship obtained under this programme is granted for life, along with considerable mobility rights including visa free access to the Schengen area and UK . Taxation of New Citizens A citizen of Antigua and Barbuda is exempt from taxation on foreign income, wealth, inheritance, gift or capital gains.
Investment Options
The program features the most cost-effective route to acquiring second citizenship for the family through a government donation of $100,000 covering a family of 4. The same donation amount would be required if an investor applies alone.Contribution to the Antigua National Development Fund is non-refundable.
Qualifying real estate projects must be approved by Cabinet following a recommendation by the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA). Investors must hold real estate for at least five years. Due Diligence and Government Processing fees apply.
Visa-free travel to 140 + countries worldwide
Global visa-free travel without visa applications and restrictions. Travel the world with a passport of Antigua and Barbuda – get visa-free access worldwide, including in the EU, UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Go on a last-minute business trip or take your family on a spontaneous holiday in Europe.
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Malawi
Mayotte
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Reunion
Seychelles
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia
Brazil
Cayman Islands
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Curacao
Dominica
Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
French Guiana
Grenada
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Montserrat
Nicaragua
Peru
St Eustatius and Saba
St Lucia
St Maarten
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Isl.
Venezuela
Virgin Isl. (British)
Cambodia
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Laos
Maldives
Nepal
Philippines
South Korea
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland (Rep.)
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Macedonia (FYROM)
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Egypt
Iran
Jordan
Lebanon
Fiji
French Polynesia
Kiribati
Micronesia
New Caledonia
Niue
Palau
Samoa
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Program Benefits
Established in 2012, the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship Program offer quick and straightforward routes to acquiring a second passport in just 3–4 months with visa-free access to over 140 countries worldwide. The most cost-effective Caribbean program with a minimum investment of $100,000 as a government donation for both a single applicant or a family of 4 (A family of 4 consists of the main applicant and spouse, along with 2 children). With a secure process in place, investors will be required to complete the investments only after receiving citizenship application approval.
Visa-free travel to around 150 countries and territories
Ability to pass on citizenship to future generations
Right to hold dual citizenship
Citizenship for life, with the right to live and work in the country
Discretion throughout the application process
Frequently Asked Questions
Often referred to as the “heart of the Caribbean,” Antigua and Barbuda is one of the most well-connected islands in the region. The recently opened VC Bird International airport is one of the most modern international airports in the Caribbean Isles and plays host to several major airline carriers.
No, Antigua does not provide a tax residency program.
An Antigua and Barbuda passport obtained by investment is valid for a period of 5 years. At the end of the first-term, applicants can further renew the same for ten years without any additional charges. The only criterion for renewal is that the applicant must have stayed in the country of a minimum of 5 days.
Although there are no interviews, each applicant undergoes a rigorous screening process. The application, along with other details, is passed on to an unbiased third-party due diligence who’ll conduct the background checks on behalf of the CIU.
Currently over 90% of our clients go with donation route. Real estate route gives you permanent residency, a home and a genuine link to buy a passport in Antigua.
Just 5 days. This is only needed when renewing your passport after 5 years. After renewing passport first time, you get 10 year validity Antigua passport for family.
Yes, you can upto 6 months maximum for tourism, business conferences, visiting family and friends etc. You can check here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/
You can do it through consulate, authorized agent or directly at the immigration office in Antigua. Remember you must visit Antigua for 5 days or spend these days before you can renew your passport validity.
Yes, you can stay or visit Schengen countries including Switzerland for upto 90 days in 180 period (sliding window)