ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

Established in 2013, the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship Program offers quick and straightforward routes to acquiring a second citizenship in just 4–6 months with visa free access to over 152 countries worldwide.

The most cost-effective Caribbean program with a minimum investment of $230,000 as a government donation for a family of up to 4 members (for example, 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.

There are several options for investment to gaining citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda.

To qualify for citizenship, you can either make a donation of $230,000 to the National Development Fund (NDF) or purchase real estate on the island starting from $300,000, invest in a university or a business.

Option 1 / $230,000 — Non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF)

The program features the most cost-effective route to acquiring a second citizenship for the whole family through a government donation of $230,000.
 

The same donation amount would be required if an investor applies alone.
 

Contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) is non-refundable.
 

Option 2 / $300,000 — Investment in real estate

Investor can acquire a share in tourism infrastructure, such as hotels or luxury resorts. During ownership, the real estate can be rented out, generating an income of 2 to 5% annually. After 5 years, the object can be profitably sold while retaining the citizenship.
 

Option 3 / $260,000 for a family of six (6) or more - University of the West Indies (UWI)Fund

The University of the West Indies Fund (UWI) option is a mechanism for financing UWI’s fourth landed campus.
 

Minimum number of persons per application is 6. US$260,000 contribution (inclusive of processing fees) for a family of 6. Processing Fees: US$15,000 for each additional dependent for families of 7 or more.
 

Participation in the option will entitle one member of the family to a one year, tuition only, scholarship at the University of the West Indies.
 

Option 4 / From US$1,500,000 - Business Investment (BI)

The two business investment options are (business can be existing or proposed):
 

A principal applicant, on his own behalf, makes an investment in an approved business of at least US$1,500,000
 

A minimum of 2 persons to make a joint investment in an approved business totaling at least US$ 5,000,000. Each person is required to contribute at least US$400,000 to the joint investment.