Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship
Antigua and Barbuda are two of the major islands which make up the Leeward Islands. Barbuda is situated 25 miles to the north of Antigua.
Nelson's Dockyard on the island of Antigua is a cultural heritage site and marina. The marina is home to various sailing and yachting events, including Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting.
Roughly 97% of the permanent population resides in Antigua, with the majority living in the capital, St Johns.
Barbuda has an abundance of beaches protected by barrier reefs. The southwestern part of the island has a ten-mile uninterrupted stretch of beaches.
About Antigua & Barbuda
Population
The country has a population of around 96,000 over an area of 440 km2. The population density is 186 per km2.
Currency
The small Commonwealth country uses the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is set at a fixed rate to the USD = 2.7 XCD.
Capital City
St John's is the Caribbean island’s capital which has a population of around 22,000.
Languages
English is the official language used in the country. The vernacular language Antigua & Barbuda Creole is also widely spoken.
Climate
The Caribbean island has a tropical climate, which means it is hot and humid throughout the year.
GDP
The country’s GDP is worth $1.62 billion and represents less than 0.01% of the total world economy.
Benefits of Citizenship in Antigua & Barbuda
What does Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship Offer You?
Visa-free travel
By obtaining a passport through the citizenship programme, you can travel to 165 countries visa-free. This includes the UK, all of Europe, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Citizenship Inheritance
Citizenship is permanent and can be passed down for generations.
Tax
By obtaining citizenship, you can benefit from the countries favourable tax regime. Antigua & Barbuda do not apply capital gains tax or inheritance tax.
Government
Antigua & Barbuda citizenship grants access to an economically stable country which is part of the Commonwealth.
Minimum Stay Requirements
Once the passport has been issued, you are required to spend just five days in the country over five years
Cost-effective
The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme is one of the most cost-efficient programs in the world.
How to Obtain Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme commenced in 2012. The programme is appealing to applicants seeking alternative citizenship through acquiring desirable properties or by contributing to the islands’ National Development Fund.
The programme offers an excellent solution for high-net-worth families seeking access to the European and Caribbean markets, as well as visa-free access to key Asian financial centres.
To qualify for citizenship, the main applicant must be over 18 years of age, meet the application requirements, and select one of several options available.
The most popular include the below options.
If investing in real estate, the property can be resold to another applicant for citizenship programme. You must visit Antigua within the first five years of obtaining citizenship.
Real Estate Investment
A minimum investment of $200,000 in a residential or commercial property purchase for a single applicant when applying through a joint investment with another main applicant.
Or a $400,000 minimum investment in real estate when applying individually (one investor with their family)
Donation
A government donation of $100,000 covering a family of 4 (with a processing fee of $30,000) - is the most cost-effective route to acquiring second citizenship for the family. The same donation amount is required if the applicant is applying alone.
A contribution to the Antigua National Development Fund is non-refundable.