Route to Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program
One of the latest citizenship by investment programs being offered in the Caribbean countries is of Antigua and Barbuda. In effect since the year 2013, this program allows the applicant to acquire the coveted passport through donation and investment. Donation of USD 100,000 is required for the former option, while for the latter, an investment of over USD 200,000 is required. Under certain circumstances, the applicant can move to the country with their family, or acquire the citizenship for the entire family without moving, while ensuring availing the accompanying facilities.
At Global Citizenship Solution (GCS), our team of experts primarily focuses on facilitating you through the process of acquisition of passport through the various options. The team not only works in coordination with the client but also explains the options in detail, enabling the client to make an informed decision.
Visa-free travel
holders of Antigua & Barbuda passport can travel to 151 countries including the Schengen countries freely and can either obtain vise on arrival or online as well.
Minimal Physical Presence Required
it gives the benefit to the investor to acquire the citizenship without residing there. Only five days’ visit is required within five years.
Return on Investment
During five years the investors have to hold the investment, they are facilitated with the returns on the invested amounts in real-estate in form of rent. In addition, the property can be sold once the designated period has passed.
US B1/B2 Visa
Through the tourist visa for US, the passport holder can get access for a 10-year period during which time they can stay in the US for six-months each year, for a wide array of reasons including tourism, business and medical treatments.
Tax Optimization
Residents of Antigua & Barbuda are exempted from paying taxes on salaries, capital gains, or inheritance.
Non-Refundable Contribution - $100,000
Donations are made to the National Development Fund by investors. The money from the fund is used by the Antigua & Barbuda government for things like healthcare, education, tourism, culture, and renewable energy. The donation has no cash value and is non-refundable.
| Investor | Married Couple | Family of 4 excluding siblings | Family of 5 or more people | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contribution to the Fund | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| State Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $15,000 | $15,000 for spouse
+$2,000 for child 12 – 17 years’ old +$4,000 per adult family member |
$15,000 for spouse
+$2,000 for child 12 – 17 years’ old +$4,000 per adult family member |
| Other Fees | $600 | $1,200 | $1,800 | $2,400 |
Contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund - $150,000+
| Family of 6 or more people | |
|---|---|
| Contribution to the Fund |
$150,000
+$15,000 per family member, starting from seventh |
| Due Diligence |
$15,000 for spouse
+$2,000 for child 12 – 17 years’ old +$4,000 per adult family member |
| Other Fees | $3,600+ |
Real Estate Purchase - $200,000+
The property can be sold after five years of holding period.
| Investor | Married Couple | Family of 4 excluding siblings | Family of 5 or more people | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contribution to the Fund | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| State Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $15,000 | $15,000 for spouse
+$2,000 for child 12 – 17 years’ old +$4,000 per adult family member |
$15,000 for spouse
+$2,000 for child 12 – 17 years’ old +$4,000 per adult family member |
| Other Fees | $600 | $1,200 | $1,800 | $2,400 |
Business Investment - $400,000+
There are two business options available:
| Sole Investor | Group Investment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment | $1,500,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| State Fee |
$30,000
$15,000 per dependent |
$30,000
$15,000 per dependent |
|
| Due Diligence | $15,000 | $7,500 for main applicant
$7,500 for spouse $2,000 for dependents aged 12-17 $4,000 for dependents above 18 |
$7,500 for main applicant
$7,500 for spouse $2,000 for dependents aged 12-17 $4,000 for dependents above 18 |
| Other Fees | $150,000 per family member on every sixth | $150,000 per family member on every sixth |
Global Citizenship Solution conducts its own preliminary due diligence check to identify the rejection risks and find a solution in advance by only obtaining the passport of the client. The investor can take the due diligence test to check his chances for the citizenship. The investor can go to the Due Diligence Test and assess himself.
Our professional team will assess the client from the two investment options available with all the pros and cons of the available options and will give a brief overview of the Antigua & Barbuda real estate market.
We will assess you in the donation program or either picking minimum of $200,000 worth of properties from the vast variety of exclusive projects which best suits the client’s investment and lifestyle needs.
The investor will provide all the required documents which are necessary for the citizenship and the application will be submitted.
Antigua & Barbuda CBI section receives the completed documentation from the attorneys. An investigation starts after the applicant has paid the due diligence charge. Every family member who is older than 16 must go through a due diligence check.
Global Citizenship Solution is informed by the CBI unit of the investor's application's outcome. Within 90 days of receiving approval, the investor completes the investment requirement by making a contribution to the state fund or purchasing real estate.
Following the fulfilment of the investment requirement, a passport and a certificate of naturalization are issued in 4 weeks.
For your convenience, the following forms are referred to as:
No one guarantees that you will obtain citizenship by investment. Global Citizenship Solution has a Compliance Department which conducts preliminary due diligence check of the applicants to identify the rejection risk and find best solution to overcome with that risk. Due to this most of our clients successfully pass the Due Diligence and get citizenship.
Under the Antigua & Barbuda scheme, investors may recover their investment 5 years later, they can sell a stock or piece of real estate. Throughout their whole ownership time, they accrue rental income. The investor typically earns 5-8% annually.
The complete process is transparent and the client has to pay the designated fees for the government and for the prescribed process.
Yes, the investor can add additional family members to the citizenship by investment after getting the passport.
The eligible family members are:
There is a fee for per family member joining the program.
Set up a meeting online or in one of the offices. A lawyer will assess the case, estimate the cost, and work with you to develop a solution that meets your objectives.
