**Until April 30th 2016, the minimum required investment contribution to the National Development Fund for a family application of up to four persons is reduced from $250,000 to $200,000. Furthermore, the government processing fee for the two youngest dependents is waived**
Through Antigua & Barbuda Investor Citizenship, an applicant can obtain citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda without having to fulfill complicated residency requirements.
| Population | 91,295 |
| Country Size | 440 km2 |
| GDP (billion current USD) | 1.98 (2014 est.) |
| Earning per capita (current USD) | 22,600 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11% |
| Inflation Rate | 3.1% |
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Benefits of Antigua & Barbuda citizenship include:
- Visa-free travel to EU countries that are members of the Schengen Area
- Citizenship for family members without any additional investment requirements.
- A second passport at your disposal for ease of travel.
- Free movement through the Caribbean CARICOM countries.
The Antigua & Barbuda Investor Citizenship Program offers three investment options:
Antigua & Barbuda Investor Citizenship: Investment Requirements
| National Development Fund | One-time investment of US $250,000. |
| Real Estate | US $400,000 in real estate property in Antigua & Barbuda. In case of joint investment, each applicant must contribute a minimum amount of $400,000. The real estate must be held for a period of at least five years. |
| Business | $1,500,000 in an approved business. In case of a joint investment application, the total investment must be for a sum of not less than $5 million with each applicant contributing at least $400,000. |
Antigua & Barbuda Investor Citizenship: Processing Time
| Passport Fee | $300 per person |
| Processing Time | 3 months from date of submission of immigration form |
Antigua & Barbuda Investor Citizenship: Fees
| Government fees | Due diligence fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Applicant | $50,000 | $7,500 |
| Spouse | $50,000 | $7,500 |
| Dependent child aged 0-11 | $25,000 | $0 |
| Dependent child aged 12-17 | $25,000 | $2,000 |
| Dependent child aged 18-25 | $50,000 | $4,000 |
| Dependent parent aged over 65 | $50,000 | $4,000 |
Antigua & Barbuda Investor Citizenship: Documents Required
- Police Certificate Report
- Photograph and Signature Certificate
- Medical Certificate granted by a registered medical practitioner
- Investment Confirmation Form
The application procedure for acquiring citizenship in Antigua & Barbuda varies depending on the form of investment chosen by the investor.
Click here for an overview of Antigua and Barbuda government policies concerning investment immigration and detailed information on the formalities and procedures to be completed by an immigrant during the application process.