The Honorable Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda introduced the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) which is vested with the responsibility of the government to process all applications for Citizenship by Investment by applicants and their families.
Investment Options
There are different ways through which you can acquire Antigua and Barbuda citizenship which are;
The first way is by purchasing a property worth $200,000+ in Antigua. The purchased property can be sold after five years and during the period of the five (5) years, the owner can put the property on rent and collect the same.
National Transformation Fund
A contribution to Antigua and Barbuda’s National Transformation Fund for just $100,000+ is one of the most affordable options available to individual applicants and their families of up to 4 people who can obtain Antigua and Barbuda passports.
University Contribution
This option is best for applicants with families of 6 people or larger, this investment opportunity comes with a bonus: the opportunity for one family member to study at the University of the West Indies for free for one year. The investment amount for this option is $150 000+
Business Investment
A business investment of $1.5 million, allows investors to obtain an Antigua and Barbuda passport. Group investments of at least $5 million are also allowed, as long as each investor contributes at least $400,000.
Family members can be included in these applications as well, but each additional family member requires investors to pay $150,000, starting with the 5th family member. Lastly, there is a state fee of $30,000.
Key Benefits of Acquiring an Antigua and Barbuda Passport
Family Friendly
The Visa allows you to include your spouse, children below 30, parents and grandparents over 55, and unmarried siblings.
Visa – Free Travel
Antigua and Barbuda passport offers you visa-free travel to 151 countries, including Europe’s Schengen zone, the UK, Hong Kong, Russia, Malaysia, Singapore and Turkey.
Personal Security
The Antigua & Barbuda government confers on its citizens the right to hold dual citizenship, and the acquisition of citizenship is not made known or declared to other countries.
Tax Benefits
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has reduced the burden of tax on its citizens as it does not impose tax on worldwide income, personal income, estate, inheritance, or capital gain tax.
It is required that every applicant must be represented by a competent agent before submitting any application documentation who is to help guide them on the process and the required documents.
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