ANTIGUA & BARBUDA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
ABOUT ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
Antigua & Barbuda is an island nation in the Eastern Caribbean, consisting of two main islands, Antigua and Barbuda. The island nation is located among the Leeward Islands, close to Trinidad and Tobago, Montserrat, and Anguilla.
Antigua & Barbuda is a member of the United Nations (UN), the British Commonwealth, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the Organization of American States (OAS), along with many other international organizations worldwide.
With about 365 famous beaches, Antigua is a paradise full of allure and is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world. Therefore, tourism is the main economic driver, boosting GDP growth and generating about 60% of the island’s income.
Capital
St. John's
Language
English
Acreage
440 km² (rank 195)
Population (2014)
91,295 people (rank 199)
Population density
186 people/km²
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA citizenship investment program
The Antigua & Barbuda citizenship investment program was issued by the Government in 2013, allowing investors the right to citizenship when investing in the island nation.
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program requires applicants to make a significant economic contribution to the country. In return, and subject to a rigorous vetting and due diligence process, including thorough background checks, the applicants and their families are granted citizenship.
Investor Benefits
Receive a permanent passport
Citizenship rights are granted to multiple generations of the family.
The right to hold dual citizenship
Freedom to travel to more than 165 countries
Visa-free to 165 countries worldwide, including 27 countries in the Schengen area, the UK, South Korea, Hong Kong
Full Antigua & Barbuda citizen benefits
Enjoy Antigua & Barbuda’s social security, education, health care. Global tax exemption
No residency requirement
No language requirement, no management level requirement, no minimum residency requirement both before and after being granted citizenship.
QUALIFYING INVESTMENTS
Choose one of the four investment options:
*The program’s laws are subject to change. Please contact JA & Partners for accurate, real-time consultations.
Contribution to the Government Fund
- Contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF):
+ Family of 1-4 members: Minimum investment of 230,000 USD
+ Family of 5 or more: Minimum investment of 245,000 USD
Contribution to the University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund
Minimum investment of 300,000 USD to the UWI Fund
Real Estate Investment
Minimum investment: 325,000 USD in Government-approved real estate
Applicant Requirements
Clean criminal record
Process
Sign Service Agreement with JA & Partners
Submit application to Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit
Application approved
Make an investment (choose 1 of 3 methods)
Immigration Department issues the passport
Investor receives the passport
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JA & Partners was founded by immigration industry experts, with a combine of more than 30+ years of experience. Our team has consistently thrived for transparency, commitment and excellence in our services.
JA & Partners has helped more than 1,000 families obtain second citizenship and residency in United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean, with a 100% success rate.
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