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Considered one of the premier Caribbean destinations, the twin island state of Antigua and Barbuda harmonizes traditional Caribbean charm with first world services. Known for its 365 pristine beaches and secluded stretches of frilled coastline, the island enjoys cutting edge financial services and advanced communications infrastructure that sets it apart from other destinations that offer similar Citizenship by Investment services.
Home to the black pineapple and the Western Hemisphere’s only working Georgian dockyard, the twin island state of Antigua and Barbuda is known for its 365 pristine beaches and secluded stretches of frilled coastline. The state enjoys the status as a hub of air and sea transport in the Eastern Caribbean, additionally offering cutting edge financial services and advanced communications infrastructure ideal for investment.
Applicants will be required to confirm one of the above investment options. Thereafter it is required as part of the regulatory process to conduct an initial inquiry on each applicant. Following this, a more comprehensive government application process is completed and supporting documents obtained to submit to the approving body, Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) for processing.
Investment Options
Investment Options
Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) was established following parliamentary assent to the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Regulations. The CIP requires a person to make a significant economic contribution to the country. There are four options for the Citizenship by Investment Programme available to clients.
Applicants will be required to confirm one of the above investment options. Thereafter it is required as part of the regulatory process to conduct an initial inquiry on each applicant. Following this, a more comprehensive government application process is completed and supporting documents obtained to submit to the approving body, Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) for processing.
On submission of the fully completed application forms, with all supporting documentation to the CIU, the applicant is required to pay the full Government Due Diligence fees along with 10% of the Government Processing fees which are non-refundable. Within 90 days of the submission of an application, the CIU will notify the Agent in writing on behalf of the applicant that the application has been approved, denied or delayed for whatever reason.
Families including spouse, dependent children up to age 30 years, children of dependent children, parents and grandparents over 55 years, may qualify for citizenship through the submission of one application. (Include unmarried sibling)
N.B For the purposes of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme ‘child’ means biological or legally adopted child of the main applicant, or of the spouse of the main applicant.
National Development Fund (NDF)
National Development Fund (NDF)
The NDF is a non-profit foundation established for the purpose of, inter alia, supporting enterprises develop significant innovations through the provision of long term committed share capital, public/private partnerships, specific governmental projects and from time to time, charitable investments in non-profit organisations which deliver services in healthcare, education, environmental management, youth development or the promotion of sport and culture.
Acquisition of citizenship under the National Development Fund (NDF) requires a one-time contribution to the development fund. Applications under this option are required to make a contribution of US$100,000 if the application is for a single person or a family of up to four persons or US$125,000 if the application is for a family of five persons or more.
Government Fees:
Processing fees for main applicant or family of up to 4 persons
US$30,000
Processing fees for each additional family member
US$15,000
Contribution single applicant & family of 4 persons
US$100,000
Contribution family of 5 persons or more
US$125,000
Due Diligence single applicant
US$7,500
Due Diligence spouse
US$7,500
Due Diligence dependent 12-17 yo
US$2,000
Due Diligence dependent 18 and over
US$4,000
Upon submission of your application you will be asked to pay the Government Due Diligence fees and 10% of the Government Processing Fee. Upon receipt of a letter of approval you will be asked to pay the balance of the Government Processing Fee and your contribution which will be paid separately to the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) within a 30 day period.
Once received, a Certificate Of Registration will be issued for both the Main Applicant and their family members which will require submission to the Antigua and Barbuda Passport Office with their application and accompanying documentation for the Antigua and Barbuda passport to be issued.
Real Estate Investment
To qualify for citizenship under the real estate option, the government requires applicants to make an investment in designated, officially approved real estate with a value of at least US$200,000 plus the payment of government processing fees and due diligence fees.
All processing fees (US$30,000 for the Real estate) and due diligence fees remain unchanged. In addition, two or more applicants who have executed a binding sale and purchase agreement may apply jointly for citizenship by investment provided that each applicant contributes the minimum investment of US$ 200,000.
The real estate cannot be resold until 5 years after the purchase, unless purchasing an alternate officially approved real estate property in Antigua and Barbuda.
An application for citizenship by investment under the real estate investment option can be submitted to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) when a binding purchase and sale agreement has been signed with the developer of an approved project, which will be subject to the granting of the citizenship application.
Upon submission of your application you will be asked to pay the due diligence fees and 10% of the government processing fee. On receipt of a letter of approval you will be asked to pay the balance of the government processing fee and all sums due to the developer under the sale and purchase agreement to enable title to be registered in your name and allow for implementation of the proposed real estate investment in accordance with the guidelines established by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
Once received, a certificate of registration will be issued for both the primary applicant and their family members which will need to be submitted to the Antigua and Barbuda Passport Office with their application and accompanying documentation for the Antigua and Barbuda passport to be issued.
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