Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program

Required documents:

The application, in order to be considered complete and admissible, should include:

• Form AB1 – Citizenship by Investment Application
• Form AB2 – Photograph and Signature Certificate
• Form AB3 – Medical Certificate
• Form AB4 – Investment Confirmation Form
• Form AB5 – Agent Form

Passport application forms:

• Antigua & Barbuda Passport L Form (16 and older)
• Antigua & Barbuda Passport M Form (Under 16)
• Citizenship by Investment Forms (Real-estate investment option only)
• Form AB8 - Real Estate Developer Application
• Form AB9 - Business Investment Application

Supporting documents:

• Birth, marriage, adoption, divorce certificate copies, as appropriate
• Police clearance certificates (From each country the applicant has lived in for 6 months or more since the age of 18)
• One professional reference from a banker, lawyer, or accountant
• Letter of Employment/ Financial Statements to prove the source of funds
• Recommendation from the applicant’s bankers
• Letter of recommendation from the head of the school/university for children between 12 and 18 years old
• Proof of payment of relevant investment fees
• Affidavit of Source of Funds
• Sale deed of real estate property (if relevant)
• Detailed Business Background Reports/Resume
• Notarized copies of University/College diplomas

*All original documents originating outside of Antigua must be certified.

Antigua passport:

The Antigua and Barbuda Biometric Passport fee is $300 for each individual being issued a citizenship certificate.

The passport is valid for 5 years and can be renewed, provided that you’ve spent at least 5 days out of the 5 years in Antigua and Barbuda. The renewal fee is $300. Our team at HNWI can take care of the renewal on your behalf when the time comes.

Minimal program requirements

• No education or managerial experience required.
• No requirement to travel to Antigua & Barbuda during the application process.
• Fast application processing within 3-5 months.
• No requirement to live in Antigua and Barbuda, though you certainly can.
• No restrictions on dual citizenship.
• Interviews are required for all applicants aged 16 and above. The interview fees is $1,500 per application.
• Accepts cryptocurrencies and EUR as forms of legal payment for the citizenship by investment program.

Financial

• Generous tax system that does not tax on wealth, gift, inheritance, or capital gains.
• No tax on worldwide income for citizens who are not permanent residents (i.e. for more than 183 days in any calendar year).
• Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar which compares to the US Dollar at a rate of EC$2.70 to US$1. The country has no foreign exchange controls or restrictions on capital repatriation.
• Corporate tax rate is 25% and exemption from payment or reduction in the rate varies on the level of capital investment and number of jobs to be created in new investment proposals. Further, exemption from or reduction in the rate of import duty on raw materials, components and machinery and equipment can also be granted.
• Corporate tax concessions and tax holidays on profits of up to 20 years, including a waiver on import/export duties.
• Economically-stable country.

Lifestyle

• Visa-free travel to approximately 150 countries, including the UK, Schengen area, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Russia.
• The right to live permanently in the country.
• The right to pass citizenship on to future filial generations.
• High quality of life.
• Family-inclusive program. Immediate dependent family members including your spouse, children below 29, and elderly parents over 55 can also obtain a second passport.
• Friendly and welcoming local population.
• Antigua and Barbuda is politically and socially stable. Its democratic government is based on the UK’s system.
• One of the safest countries in the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda measures up worldwide for low crime rates and lawfulness. There is virtually no threat of security concerns like terrorism, cybercrime, and money laundering.

Business

• Well-educated and skilled population, specializing in IT, financial services, construction and tourism. Workforce training is mandated by market needs.
• Exception from or reduction on the rate of import duty on raw materials, components, machinery, and equipment.
• Tourism is the main driver of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and generates around 60% of the island’s income, with key target markets being the U.S., Canada and Europe.
• Extensive Information Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure. The country now has a modern telecommunications infrastructure which in turn facilitates fast growth in broadband internet and data and voice services, essential to modern information-intensive businesses.
• Member of the United Nations, the British Commonwealth, CARICOM and the Organization of American States (OAS) among many other international organizations.
• Official business language is English..
• Duty-free trading in the Caribbean.
• Strong investor protection. It is ranked highly for enforcing contracts and protecting investors in the Latin American Caribbean Region. Plus, Antigua and Barbuda helps guide investors through the procedures and approvals necessary for the successful establishment of their businesses in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)