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Antigua and Barbuda is a stunning Caribbean nation known for its white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and warm climate.
While Antigua and Barbuda is made up of two main islands, the country also includes several smaller islands. Around 98% of the population resides in Antigua and is where the capital city of St. John’s is located.
The country is home to a number of historical sites, as well as 365 idyllic beaches, one for every day of the year. Antigua also has one of the most popular carnival celebrations in the Caribbean.
English is the official language spoken in Antigua and Barbuda. However, Antiguan and Barbudan Creole are also widely spoken.
Antigua and Barbuda is home to 365 beautiful beaches and one of the world’s most popular citizenship by investment programmes.
The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment programme was launched by the government in 2013 and is the most cost-effective programme of its kind across all Caribbean countries.
A family of four can obtain citizenship in the Commonwealth country with a minimum investment of only $230,000 as a government donation with a short processing time of only 4-6 months.
Investment into a government approved real estate project with a minimum investment amount of $300,000.
Invest in a government-approved real estate project and retain the property for at least five years.
Real estate options include freehold property with a title deed, hotel shares, fractional ownership or land.
Alternatively, two applicants can make a joint investment with each applicant investing a minimum of $300,000 to qualify. The real estate cannot be disposed of within the five year period.
A non-refundable contribution into the National Development Fund (NDF). This is a minimum investment of $230,000 for a family of 4 or less.
An alternative option is a non-refundable contribution into the University of West Indies (UWI) Fund with a set investment amount of $260,000. Only families of 6+ applicants can apply, and it entitles one member of the family to a 1 year, tuition only scholarship at the UWI.
There is also a business investment option – this is an individual investment of $1,500,000, or a minimum of $5,000,000 for a joint venture, with each person contributing at least $400,000.
The average processing time for applications is around 4-6 months.
Be aware that this timeframe is an estimation based on general practices and can vary depending on the due diligence processing time. Timeframes can also vary on a case-by-case basis.
Family members can be included in the citizenship application. The principal investor can include:
The cost will depend on the investment route. The four main ones are:
To be eligible for citizenship in the country, the main applicant requirements are: