Antigua and Barbuda

Overview

Antigua and Barbuda is an independent Commonwealth country comprising its 2 namesake islands and several smaller ones. Positioned where the Atlantic and Caribbean meet, it's known for reef-lined beaches, rainforests and resorts. Its English Harbour is a yachting hub and the site of historic Nelson's Dockyard. In the capital, St. John's, the national museum displays indigenous and colonial artefacts.

Capital: Saint John's

Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar

Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP)

1. National Development Fund contribution. Applicants may choose to make a monetary contribution (donation) of USD 100,000 (for a family of up to four persons) to the National Development Fund.​
2. Real estate investment. The property purchased must equal a minimum of USD 400,000 in a pre-approved real estate development area. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years.
3. Establish business in Antigua. An applicant may invest USD 1,500,000 to establish a business and qualify to apply for citizenship. Two or more applicants can make a joint business investment where the individual threshold must equal a minimum of USD 400,000 and the total investment must equal a minimum of USD 5,000,000.

Attraction: 1) No need to reside for long 2) Dual nationality allowed 3) Wife, children, elderly parents given passports 4) No tax on foreign income 5) Currency pegged to $ 6) Visa-free travel to 132 countries.

Cost- A contribution of USD 100,000 to the National Development Fund or The purchase of a real estate property worth at least US$400,000 or Business investment at the minimum value of US$1,500,000

Citizenship granted in 90 days

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Important Government Links

http://www.immigration.gov.ag/