ANTIGUA CITIZENSHIP
GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED FIRM
Overview
Antigua & Barbuda’s passport is ranked as the 31st strongest passport in the world.
You and your family will obtain an irrevocable second passport and dual citizenship without having to move away or renounce your current nationality. The law of the Citizenship-by-Investment and Second Program of Antigua and Barbuda was established in 2013. The passport is internationally recognized and includes all Schengen countries. Dual citizenship or second passport is obtained in an approximate period of 3 months.
The program is based on the statute which means the granted citizenship and passport may not be revoked regardless of changes in the governmental executives or policy. Antigua and Barbuda is part of the Commonwealth since 1981 and its official business language is English.
Timeline:
3 - 5 months
Nationalities supported:
Open to most nationalities
Visa free travel:
Instant visa-free travel to 129 countries, including the Schengen area countries, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong
Investment type:
Economic contribution to Antigua’s (NDF) or Real Estate investment in Antigua & Barbuda
Investment cost:
Economic contribution (USD 250,000 plus government fees for a family of 4) or Real Estate Investment (USD400,000 plus government fees)
Benefits
Personal Freedom
Instant and irrevocable second citizenship
Citizenship and second passport in 3 months
No need to reside in the Antiqua & Barbuda
Dual Nationality Allowed
Open to all nationalities
Visa Free Travel Countries
Instant travel to 130 countries
The list includes Schengen European countries as well as major countries in Latin America, North America, and Asia.
More countries are constantly added to the visa-free list.
Easy to obtain visas when required.
Business Advantages
Antigua & Barbuda has a very generous tax system and doesn’t include a tax on wealth, gift, Inheritance, foreign income or capital gains.
Currency pegged to US Dollar.
Duty-Free Trading in the Caribbean.
Family Security
Wife and children below 26 obtain a second passport.
Elderly parents above 65 can also apply for dual citizenship as dependents.
Outstanding lifestyle with a safe environment.
Costs
The citizenship program of Antigua & Barbuda requires making an economic contribution to the country or an investment into a Government Approved Real Estate project.
OPTION 1 - CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (NDF)
A non- refundable financial contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) of minimum USD 250,000 is required to qualify for citizenship under this option. In addition to this Government Processing fees and Due Diligence fees apply and the total costs would depend on the number of family members as well as their ages.
CATEGORY A: Contribution to NDF (Family up to 4) - 2 dependents with no Government fees | USD 200,000 |
CATEGORY B: Contribution to NDF (Family of 5 and more) – 3 dependents with no Government fees | USD 250,000 |
| Government fees for main applicant | USD 50,000 |
| Government fees for spouse | USD 50,000 |
| Government fees for each child under 18 years of age | USD 25,000 |
| Government fees for unmarried dependent aged between 18 to 25 | USD 50,000 |
| Government fees for elderly parents aged above 65 financially dependent on the main applicant | USD 50,000 |
Option 2 - REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT IN ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
Property investment in Antigua’s Government Approved project for a minimum of USD 400,000 plus government processing fees.
| Approved Government Property | USD 400,000 |
| Government fees for main applicant | USD 50,000 |
| Government fees for spouse | USD 50,000 |
Government fees for each dependent under 18 years of age | USD 25,000 |
| Government fees for unmarried dependent aged between 18 to 25 | USD 50,000 |
| Government fees for elderly parents aged above 65 financially dependent on the main applicant | USD 50,000 |
For a full breakdown of Government Fees, Due Diligence Fees and other payable applications fees for your specific case please contact us.
Timeline
Month 1-2
Month 1-2
Client signs CI Retainer Agreement and pays the retainer invoice.
File ready for submission. 10% Payment of Government Fees, Due Diligence, Citizenship Application.
The client pays the Submission invoice of CI Professional Fees.
Month 3
Month 3
Due Diligence results are ready and Citizenship approval is issued. In the case of Donation, the remaining 90% of government fees will be paid to Citizenship Invest to be paid to the government, and the NDF fees will be paid to the government directly.
In the case of Real Estate, the investment is paid to the Government Escrow Account and 90% of Government Fees to Citizenship Invest.
The client pays the Approval invoice of CI Professional Fees.
Month 4
Month 4
Citizenship Certificates are issued and Citizenship Invest obtains the passports.
Passports are delivered to the client in their home country.
Visa Free
Visa free access
Visa on arrival
129 Countries Visa-Free
AMERICAS
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia*
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominica Republic
Dominica
Ecuador
El Salvador
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & The Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela
AFRICA
Botswana
Cape Verde
Comoros*
Djibouti*
Egypt*
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau*
Lesotho
Madagascar*
Malawi
Mauritania*
Mauritius
Mozambique*
Seychelles*
South Africa
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo*
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
EUROPE
Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland (Rep.)
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Ukraine*
United Kingdom
Vatican City
ASIA
Armenia*
Bangladesh*
Cambodia*
Hong Kong*
Indonesia
Iran*
Jordan*
Laos*
Lebanon*
Macau*
Malaysia
Maldives*
Nepal*
Palestinian Territories
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
OCEANIA
Fiji
Kiribati
Micronesia
Palau*
Samoa*
Solomon Island*
Timor-Leste*
Tuvalu*
Vanuatu
EVISA
Australia
Bahrain
Cote D’ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Gabon
India
Kenya
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Sri Lanka
Turkey
* Visa on arrival
The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government's policy and so is access to these countries.
General info
Antigua & Barbuda is one the most developed countries in the Caribbean. The country’s astonishing beauty and captivating lifestyle sets it apart from any other island in the world. Its idyllic beaches, breathtaking scenery along with its bustling environment makes it one of the premium destinations in the Caribbean. Antigua’s economic and political stability reflects on the country’s advancement in tourism and business services that are unmatched with any other Caribbean country. Its central Caribbean location makes it a premium investment destination sought-after by many celebrities like Robert De Niro as well as wealthy international businessmen who seek a second passport.
It's one of the fastest ways to legally obtain a second passport that allows you visa-free access to Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
To know more about investing in Antigua’s second passport and dual citizenship program, please contact us or send a call back request and one of our specialists will contact you to discuss your needs.