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Capital: St. John’s
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Currency : Eastern Caribbean Dollars (XCD)
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Time to Citizenship: 4-6 Months
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Total Area : 440 km
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Passport Power Rank: 25
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Visa Free Countries: 135

Location

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Benefits

Application processing within 4-6 months
No taxes on worldwide income
Visa free travel to 130+ countries worldwide including the Schengen countries, UK, Russia, Switzerland and Hong Kong
Inclusion of dependent children under 28 and dependent parents or grandparents over 58

Qualifications

  • Have a high personal net worth
  • Hold no criminal record
  • Be of good health
  • A 5-day residency is required in the first 5-year period following citizenship issuance

Individuals born in countries on Antigua & Barbuda’s restricted countries’ list (Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan) but who have migrated before the age of majority and/or have maintained permanent residence in Canada, The United Kingdom, The United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and The United Arab Emirates for a period of not less than 10 years and maintain no economic ties to any restricted country may qualify for application.

TIMELINE & PROCEDURE

STEP 1 – Month 1

  1. Elite Citizenship & Investment will pre-screen your passport copy for government pre-approval before requirement of investment.
  2. A down payment of the professional fees is required to open your application (paid on signing of retainer agreement).

 

STEP 2 – Month 1-2

  1. Collection of the all the required documents according to the Government checklist.
  2. Application submission along with payment of due diligence fee and Government processing fees.

 

STEP 3 – Month 4-6

  1. Decision to grant Antigua & Barbuda citizenship is issued.
  2. Remaining balance of professional fees are paid.

 

STEP 4 – Month 4-6

Make your investment, either options: cash contribution or real estate investment or business establishment.

 

STEP 5 – Month 6

Citizenship certificate(s) and passport(s) are issued.

VISA FREE TRAVEL

Americas

Aruba
Anguilla
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Bonaire
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curacao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
French Guiana
Grenada
Guadelupe
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Martinique
Montserrat
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Saba
Saint Barts
Saint Eustatius
Saint Kitts & Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Maarten
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre & Miquelon
Saint Vincent &
The Grenadines
Suriname
Turks & Caicos
Venezuela

Europe

Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
British Virgin Islands
Bulgaria
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Isle of Man
Italy
Latvia
Kosovo
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania

Russia
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Ukraine*
United Kingdom
Vatican City

Africa

Bissau*
Botswana
Burundi
Cape Verde
Comoros*
Djibouti*
Egypt*
Gambia
Guinea
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritania*
Mauritius
Mozambique*
Reunion
Seychelles*
South Africa
Saint Helena
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo*
Tunisia
Zambia
Zimbabwe*

Oceania

Fiji
French Polynesia
Micronesia
New Caledonia
Niue
Palau*
Pitcairn Islands
Samao
Solomon Islands*
Timor-Leste*
Tuvalu
Vanuatu

Asia

Armenia*
Bangladesh*
Cambodia*
Hong Kong*
Indonesia
Iran*

UAE*
Jordan*
Laos*
Lebanon*
Macau*
Malaysia
Maldives*
Nepal*
North Korea
Palestinian Territories
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea

E-Visa

Australia
Bahrain
Cote D’ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Gabon
India
Kenya
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Sri Lanka
Turkey

*Visa on Arrival

PROGRAM COSTS

There are three investment options you can choose to qualify for the program:

 

  1. Cash Contribution – National Development Fund (NDF)

A one-time cash contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) which is sent directly to the Government.

Fees Structure – Cash Donation

Family Structure Contribution Amount (USD) Government Fees (USD) Due Diligence & Background Check Fees (USD) Passport Fee (USD)
Individual applicant $100,000 $25,000 $7,500 $300
Main applicant & Spouse $100,000 $25,000 Main applicant: $7,500

Spouse: $7,500

$300 / applicant
Up to 4 family members $100,000 $25,000 Main applicant: $7,500

Spouse: $7,500

Dependent 0-11: No Charges

Dependent 12-17: $2,000

Dependent 18+: $4,000

$300 / applicant
Family of 5+ members $125,000 $25,000, with incremental payments of $15,000 for each additional dependent

 

 

  1. Real Estate Investment

A purchase of a government pre- approved real estate project for the value of at least US $400,000 and maintain it for 5 years. The property can then be sold after 5 years.

 

 

  1. Business Establishment

Applicants may invest US$1.5 million to establish a business. Two or more applicants may make a joint business investment with an individual threshold of at least US$400,000 and a total investment of at least US$5 million.

 

Fees Structure – Real Estate Investment & Business Establishment options

Family Structure Investment Amount (USD) Government Fees (USD) Due Diligence & Background Check Fees (USD) Passport Fee (USD)
Individual applicant $400,000 $50,000 $7,500 $300
Main applicant & Spouse $400,000 $50,000 Main applicant: $7,500

Spouse: $7,500

$300 / applicant
Up to 4 family members $400,000 $50,000*

*$15,000 per additional dependent

Main applicant: $7,500

Spouse: $7,500

Dependent 0-11: No Charges

Dependent 12-17: $2,000

Dependent 18+: $4,000

$300 / applicant

Location

Location

Gallery

Benefits

Benefits

Application processing within 4-6 months
No taxes on worldwide income
Visa free travel to 130+ countries worldwide including the Schengen countries, UK, Russia, Switzerland and Hong Kong
Inclusion of dependent children under 28 and dependent parents or grandparents over 58
Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Have a high personal net worth
  • Hold no criminal record
  • Be of good health
  • A 5-day residency is required in the first 5-year period following citizenship issuance

Individuals born in countries on Antigua & Barbuda’s restricted countries’ list (Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan) but who have migrated before the age of majority and/or have maintained permanent residence in Canada, The United Kingdom, The United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and The United Arab Emirates for a period of not less than 10 years and maintain no economic ties to any restricted country may qualify for application.

Timeline & Procedure

TIMELINE & PROCEDURE

STEP 1 – Month 1

  1. Elite Citizenship & Investment will pre-screen your passport copy for government pre-approval before requirement of investment.
  2. A down payment of the professional fees is required to open your application (paid on signing of retainer agreement).

 

STEP 2 – Month 1-2

  1. Collection of the all the required documents according to the Government checklist.
  2. Application submission along with payment of due diligence fee and Government processing fees.

 

STEP 3 – Month 4-6

  1. Decision to grant Antigua & Barbuda citizenship is issued.
  2. Remaining balance of professional fees are paid.

 

STEP 4 – Month 4-6

Make your investment, either options: cash contribution or real estate investment or business establishment.

 

STEP 5 – Month 6

Citizenship certificate(s) and passport(s) are issued.

Visa Free Travel

VISA FREE TRAVEL

Americas

Aruba
Anguilla
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Bonaire
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curacao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
French Guiana
Grenada
Guadelupe
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Martinique
Montserrat
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Saba
Saint Barts
Saint Eustatius
Saint Kitts & Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Maarten
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre & Miquelon
Saint Vincent &
The Grenadines
Suriname
Turks & Caicos
Venezuela

Europe

Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
British Virgin Islands
Bulgaria
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Isle of Man
Italy
Latvia
Kosovo
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania

Russia
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Ukraine*
United Kingdom
Vatican City

Africa

Bissau*
Botswana
Burundi
Cape Verde
Comoros*
Djibouti*
Egypt*
Gambia
Guinea
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritania*
Mauritius
Mozambique*
Reunion
Seychelles*
South Africa
Saint Helena
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo*
Tunisia
Zambia
Zimbabwe*

Oceania

Fiji
French Polynesia
Micronesia
New Caledonia
Niue
Palau*
Pitcairn Islands
Samao
Solomon Islands*
Timor-Leste*
Tuvalu
Vanuatu

Asia

Armenia*
Bangladesh*
Cambodia*
Hong Kong*
Indonesia
Iran*

UAE*
Jordan*
Laos*
Lebanon*
Macau*
Malaysia
Maldives*
Nepal*
North Korea
Palestinian Territories
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea

E-Visa

Australia
Bahrain
Cote D’ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Gabon
India
Kenya
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Sri Lanka
Turkey

*Visa on Arrival

Program Costs

PROGRAM COSTS

There are three investment options you can choose to qualify for the program:

 

  1. Cash Contribution – National Development Fund (NDF)

A one-time cash contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) which is sent directly to the Government.

Fees Structure – Cash Donation

Family Structure Contribution Amount (USD) Government Fees (USD) Due Diligence & Background Check Fees (USD) Passport Fee (USD)
Individual applicant $100,000 $25,000 $7,500 $300
Main applicant & Spouse $100,000 $25,000 Main applicant: $7,500

Spouse: $7,500

$300 / applicant
Up to 4 family members $100,000 $25,000 Main applicant: $7,500

Spouse: $7,500

Dependent 0-11: No Charges

Dependent 12-17: $2,000

Dependent 18+: $4,000

$300 / applicant
Family of 5+ members $125,000 $25,000, with incremental payments of $15,000 for each additional dependent

 

 

  1. Real Estate Investment

A purchase of a government pre- approved real estate project for the value of at least US $400,000 and maintain it for 5 years. The property can then be sold after 5 years.

 

 

  1. Business Establishment

Applicants may invest US$1.5 million to establish a business. Two or more applicants may make a joint business investment with an individual threshold of at least US$400,000 and a total investment of at least US$5 million.

 

Fees Structure – Real Estate Investment & Business Establishment options

Family Structure Investment Amount (USD) Government Fees (USD) Due Diligence & Background Check Fees (USD) Passport Fee (USD)
Individual applicant $400,000 $50,000 $7,500 $300
Main applicant & Spouse $400,000 $50,000 Main applicant: $7,500

Spouse: $7,500

$300 / applicant
Up to 4 family members $400,000 $50,000*

*$15,000 per additional dependent

Main applicant: $7,500

Spouse: $7,500

Dependent 0-11: No Charges

Dependent 12-17: $2,000

Dependent 18+: $4,000

$300 / applicant