About Antigua And Barbuda
CAPITAL: | TOTAL AREA: | POPULATION | LANGUAGE(S): |
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St. John’s | 440 km² | 100,963 | English & local dialects |
CURRENCY: | EXCHANGE RATE: | GDP – PER CAPITA (2016): | GDP – TOTAL (2016): |
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East Caribbean Dollars (XCD) | 1 USD = 2.7 XCD | USD 14,353 | USD 1.449 billion |
With pristine white beaches and clear turquoise waters, the islands of Antigua and Barbuda are famous for their tranquility and picturesque landscapes. It is said that Antigua has a beach for each day of the year. Many celebrities have holiday homes on the island including Oprah Winfrey and Giorgione Armani.
Benefits of Antigua And Barbuda Citizenship
Protected by the government citizenship law
Immediate access to 150+ countries without visa
Obtain irrevocable citizenship and passport
Take full control of your and your family’s wealth
- Visa-free access to the Schengen States, UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong & most British Commonwealth member countries.
- Antigua & Barbuda has no taxes on worldwide income, capital gains, dividends, gift, wealth and inheritance.
- There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
- A 5-day residency is required over the five-year period. (This requirement could be satisfied all at once or in parts.)
- The program is based on the law & is guaranteed by the government since 2013.
- Fast processing within 6 (six) months.
Visa-Free Countries for Antigua And Barbuda
(Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries)
Albania
Andorra
Armenia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Côte d’Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Jordan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritania
Mauritius
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Mozambique
Nepal
Netherlands
Nicaragua
Norway
Palau
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Non-European Citizenship
Steps to Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship
Step 1
SA Consultant swill pre-screen your passport copy for government pre-approval. A down payment of the professional fees is required to open your application. The response is in 24-48 hours.
Step 2
SA Consultants' professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required according to the Government checklist.
Step 3
Your application is then submitted together with the due diligence fees. If taking the real estate option, a reservation of your chosen property must be made at this time. The real estate investment is fully refundable should your application not get approved.
Step 4
The due diligence report is issued to the government. The government makes its decision on the granting of Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship.
Step 5
Once accepted you are invited to pay the NDF donation, or if taking the real estate option, pay the balance of your purchase.
Step 6
A citizenship certificate and passport are issued in your name. The balance of the professional fees is then paid.
Costs of Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship
There are two options for qualifying contribution for the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program.
1) Donation - National Development Fund (NDF)
A cash donation to the National Development Fund (NDF). This onetime payment is sent directly to an escrow account, which is managed by the Citizenship by Investment Unit of the Government.
In addition to the donation there are government fees to be paid:
2) Real Estate Investment
A property purchase to the value of $400,000 in a Government Approved Real Estate project. Freehold property with title deed; hotel shares; fractional ownership or land may be purchased. The minimum investment will qualify you and your family under the real estate option. The property may then be sold after the mandatory period of 5 years. Under certain conditions; an investment of $200,000 can also qualify you and your family under the real estate option. For more information, contact our team.
Government Fees
In addition to the real estate investment there are government fees to be paid:
Due Diligence & Background Checks
There are compulsory background checks payable to the Government preferred due diligence agency that will use Interpol, World-Check and other Government agencies to screen applicants based on their application.
SA Consultants professional fees, official application forms, certification of citizenship and passport, courier & other disbursements are the only other costs associated. A full-itemized quotation with no hidden costs is provided.