Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by investment program was launched in March 2013 allowing foreign investors and entrepreneurs to obtain citizenship under certain conditions. A beautiful country surrounded by lots of natural beaches Antigua and Barbuda located in the Caribbean region. The Caribbean country is offering citizenship by investment to interested individuals. To wealthy investors, the program has granted several citizenships to received applications. Irrevocable citizenship and passport can be easily obtained by applicants without residing in the country or renouncing their current nationality.

Antigua and Barbuda Second Passport

Antigua and Barbuda provide a second passport to investors offering visa-free travel to 150 countries including the UK, EU Schengen zone, Switzerland and Hong Kong. To qualify for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship you need to make a significant investment in a Caribbean country. Also, the prospective citizen of Antigua and Barbuda needs to pass through a background check to make sure that an individual would not be a risk to the country.

Benefits of Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship

• Approval within 90 days of the whole process.
• The unmarried sibling of the main applicant is also included.
• Future spouse as a dependent can also be added.
• Grandparents over 55 are also a part of the application.
• Mentally, physically and handicapped are also included as dependents.
• No travel or residency requirement.
• No Interview required.
• No education or managerial experience required.
• No tax on worldwide income.

Antigua and Barbuda Real Estate Investment Program

For this program, the individual has to invest up to $200,000 in any of the government-approved real estate projects. The individual cannot dispose of this investment until five years and not allowed to pull out from the investment deal before the proposed deal is completed. That means the individual has to wait for up to 5 years. After completion of the real estate program, an individual can pull his/her investment if he/she wishes. This is a form of guaranty to the individual to the government.

National Development Fund

An individual has the option to contribute in the charitable fund of $100,000 to the National Development Fund (NDF). The minimum contribution of $100,000 is non-refundable. The good thing about this contribution is that it is for four family members.

Contribution to University of the West Indies (UWI)

Antigua and Barbuda also provide another option to obtain citizenship by making a contribution of US$150,000 to the University of West Indies Fund. This donation amount includes six family members and is non-refundable.