About
Capital: Saint John's
Population: 92,581
Language: English
GDP per capita: $21,560 USD
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), pegged to the US Dollar (1 USD = 2.7 XCD)
Membership: Member of UN, Commonwealth, CARICOM, and OAS
Visa-Free Access Countries: 143 countries including the UK, EU, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brazil, Russian Federation, China, South Africa
Citizenship by Investment Program Overview
In 2013, the Government of Antigua & Barbuda created the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) to attract positive investors. Investors making a significant investment in Antigua & Barbuda are eligible to obtain citizenship and a passport of the country.
Advantages
• It is economically, legally, and socially stable, being part of the Commonwealth and having a British parliamentary system.
• Dual citizenship is permitted.
• There is no tax on worldwide income, nor is there personal income, real estate, inheritance, or capital gains tax.
• There are no restrictions on the repatriation of profits and capital.
• Off-shore bank accounts, investments, and companies offer unique business and tax planning opportunities.
• Antigua is the travel hub of the region, with direct flights to London, New York, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, and more.
• It is home to the most technologically advanced hospital in the Eastern Caribbean and two American medical universities.
• As an independent country and one of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean, it offers a high quality of life, economic opportunities, quality education, and more.
• Passports can be couriered anywhere in the world, providing convenience for the investor.
• There are no minimum net worth, education, language, or management experience requirements that must be met.
Conditions
Main Applicant
The main applicant must meet ALL of the following requirements:
• Be at least 18 years old.
• No criminal record or not under investigation.
• Pass a due diligence check including background checks and visa history verification.
• Make a significant economic investment.
Eligible Family Members
To qualify as a dependent, applicants must be:
• Children under 31 years of age, regardless of financial status,
• Unmarried siblings of the Main Applicant or Spouse, regardless of age or financial status,
• Parents or Grandparents of the Main Applicant or Spouse, if they are over 55 and financially dependent on the Main Applicant,
• Current or future spouse and/or children of a dependent child.
• Current or future grandchildren.
Investment Options
One of the following investment options may suit you:
- ■ A non-refundable contribution between 230,000 USD and 260,000 USD depending on family size
- ■ Investment of 300,000 USD or more in a government-approved real estate project to be held for a minimum of 5 years
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You can invest in a business:
- • 1,500,000 USD (single investor)
- • 5,000,000 USD (multiple investors)
Process Overview
Total Processing Time: Approximately 8 months