Antigua & Barbuda

Citizenship by Investment Program

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Antigua & Barbuda, a picturesque twin-island nation in the heart of the Caribbean, offers a unique opportunity for investors and their families to obtain citizenship through its citizenship-by-investment program.

One of the standout features of this program is the speed with which applicants can obtain citizenship. Unlike many other investment programs around the world, the Antigua & Barbuda initiative grants immediate citizenship upon approval. This means investors don’t have to wait for extended periods or go through lengthy residency requirements.

Once approved, applicants and their families can instantly enjoy the privileges of being Antiguan & Barbudan citizens.

Antigua & Barbuda direct citizenship program

The Antigua & Barbuda citizenship-by-investment program is categorised as a direct citizenship program. This means that applicants are not required to first obtain residency or go through prolonged waiting periods. Instead, they can directly acquire citizenship based on their qualifying investment.

27th

Passport Ranking

150+

Visa-free countries

3-6 months

Time to citizenship

$230,000

Starting investment

Benefits

01

Travel Freedom

Visa-free travel to 150+ countries including the schengen area.

02

Tax Benefits

No capital gains or global income taxes

03

Family Security

Spouse, children, sibilings and elderly parents can be included

04

Education & Healthcare

Access to high-quality education for children

05

Fast-track Program

Obtain second passport in 3-6 months

06

Low Physical Residency Requirement

5 days within first 5 years

07

Hassle-free Process

No language, or professional experience required

08

Dual citizenship

Obtain citizenship without denouncing original nationality

Citizenship Programme

National Development Fund (NDF)

For a single applicant, or a family up to 4 members: US $230,000.

*Plus government processing fees and due diligence fees.

Real Estate Investment

Investment in pre-approved real estate projects, which can include hotel shares, villas and condos:
US $300,000 (resalable after 5 years)

*Plus government processing fees and due diligence fees.

The Business Investment Options

Single Investor: US $1,500,000

Joint Investment: US $5,000,000

*Plus government processing fees and due diligence fees.

University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund

For a family of six (6), applicants can choose to make an investment of US $260,000.

*Plus government processing fees and due diligence fees.

Steps and Procedures

Month 1

Step 1

Client chooses either investment or donation option. Client signs the KB Group contract, and pays initial retainer.

Step 2

KB Group assists the client to gather all required documentation, and to complete the various application forms for submission to the CIU.

Step 3

Second payment is made, and file is submitted.

Month 2-8

Step 4

Background checking & interview.

Step 5

Issuance of Approval Letter by the CIU (Citizenship by Investment Unit). Third payment is required immediately at this stage.

Step 6

Naturalization certificate is issued.

Month 9

Step 7

KB Group receives client passport(s). Passport can be either picked up from KB Group office or delivered to clients home address, (locally or internationally).