These lush tropical islands are considered among the most beautiful places in the world, and tourism is the dominant source of income, generating about 60% of the Islands’ GDP. Investment banking and financial services are other significant sectors. The government seeks to increase inward foreign investment through its Citizenship by Investment program, which has been in place since 2013 making it possible for foreign investors to obtain a second passport easily and quickly.
TWS Legal Consultants’ immigration lawyers, who are registered with the Dubai Legal Affairs Department, can advise and represent you on making an Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment application. We are a fully digital law firm and can organise appointments via video conferencing if you are based abroad.
Advantages of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment programme include:
Applicants must fulfil one of the following options:
You will also need to pay a USD 30,000 processing fee when making your application. USD 15,000 each will be an additional processing fee for a family beyond four.
Foreigners can qualify for Antigua citizenship by making a USD 150,000 one-time contribution to the University of West Indies fund.
One member of the family will be entitled to a scholarship for one year (tuition only) at the University of the West Indies campus.
As of April 2020, the Government processing fees are:
Note : Processing Fees will be waived where the family includes six or more members.
You must purchase real estate worth USD 400,000 plus to qualify for Antigua/Barbuda passport. You must hold the real estate for five years, after which you can sell it and retain your citizenship.
Joint real estate investment is also possible with each party contributing USD 200,000 or more.
Please note there is an additional USD 30,000 processing fee for real estate and business options.
A direct purchase of an eligible business for a minimum amount of USD 1.5 million satisfies eligibility. Alternatively, a joint purchase where each person contributes at least USD 400,000, totalling a minimum of USD 5 million qualifies.
As of April 2020, the due diligence fees are:
Our experienced team of immigration lawyers can assist you in completing the application form and collating and presenting the necessary documents.
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