ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
Detailed information about the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment program, its benefits, and application process.
Why Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda is a country consisting of two islands in the Caribbean. Its citizenship program stands out for its family coverage, speed of process, and global travel advantages.
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No educational or managerial experience is required.
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Your transactions will be completed in approximately 9 months .
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Antigua and Barbuda accepts dual citizenship .
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You do not pay taxes on income earned in other countries.
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You are not required to travel to Antigua and Barbuda during the application process.
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You can include your dependents under the age of 26 and family members over the age of 58 in the application.
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The Schengen area allows visa-free travel to over 130 countries, including the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and several others.
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REQUIRED CONDITIONS
The Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in 2012. To become a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda, applicants must meet one of the investment requirements outlined in the "Investment Options" section, in addition to the criteria listed below:
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Having a distinguished character,
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No criminal record,
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Being in excellent health,
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Having a high income,
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Staying in the country for a minimum of five days within the five-year period after citizenship is granted (including family members specified in the application form)
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Adopting a proactive approach to facilitating investment, the government has designed the Citizenship by Investment Program to boost its economy and attract foreign direct investment. In this context, investors can benefit from the Citizenship by Investment Program by making their investments through one of the following options.
1. Contribution to the National Development Exam or Charitable Donation
High-income individuals can donate $230,000 to the National Development Fund or another approved charitable organization.
2. Real Estate Investment
Purchasing real estate worth $400,000 in a previously approved residential area is required. This investment must be held for at least 5 years. In addition to the property price, title registration fees, transaction fees, and taxes must also be paid.
3. Establishing the Company
An applicant can become eligible to apply for citizenship by investing $1,500,000 to establish a business. Two or more applicants can establish a business together. In this case, each applicant is expected to invest at least $400,000, and the total investment must be at least $5,000,000.
APPLICATION FEES
Fees are calculated based on the number of dependents, the applicant's country of origin, residency and other services provided, and whether citizenship and passport applications are being made for the applicant. The consultancy fee is non-refundable and must be paid in two equal installments. All application fees applied by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and Sen International are subject to change.
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Country Information
It is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Puerto Rico.
Capital city
Saint John's
Official Language
English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Time Difference
UTC-4
Area
440 km2
Population
92,738
Visa-free travel
135
GDP (Per Capita)
13,428 USD
Form of Government
Parliamentary System
