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Antigua & Barbuda
Investment Options for Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship
Option 1: National Development Fund (NDF) – Non-Refundable
The National Development Fund (NDF) is a non-profit fund subject to parliamentary oversight and audited by an internationally recognized accounting firm to ensure its transparency.
Donation Amount
| Single Applicant/Family of Four | $100,000 |
| Family of Five or more | $125,000 |
Government Fees
| Main Applicant (Up to family of four) | $30,000 |
| Additional Dependent | $15,000 |
Due Diligence Fees
| Main Applicant | $7,500 |
| Spouse | $7,500 |
| Dependent aged 12-17 | $2,000 |
| Dependant 18 years and over | $4,000 |
Option 2: Real Estate Investment
To qualify for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment under the real estate option, the government requires applicants to invest designated, officially approved real estate with a value of at least USD 200,000 plus the payment of government processing and due diligence fees.
Investment Amount
| Investment Amount | $200,000 |
Government Fees
| Main Applicant (Up to family of four) | $30,000 |
| Additional Dependent | $15,000 |
Due Diligence Fees
| Main Applicant | $7,500 |
| Spouse | $7,500 |
| Dependent aged 12-17 | $2,000 |
| Dependent 18 years and over | $4,000 |
Option 3: University of the West Indies Fund Option
The Antigua and Barbuda government announced in May 2020 that there was another option for large families to gain Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment: A contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund. This option is suitable for families of six (6) or more. It also entitles one family member to a one-year tuition scholarship to the West Indies University.
Donation Amount
| Contribution Amount | USD 150,000 |
Government Fees
| Main Applicant (Up to family of four) | USD 30,000 |
| Additional Dependent | USD 15,000 |
Due Diligence Fees
| Main Applicant | USD 7,500 |
| Spouse | USD 7,500 |
| Dependent aged 12-17 | USD 2,000 |
| Dependent 18 years and over | USD 4,000 |
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Procedure and time frame
While the government authority oversees the program in general, the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) carefully processes all applications, conducting mandatory interviews and thorough examinations. The unit also conducts due diligence checks and may reject an application if the applicant provides false statements or omits relevant information.
The CIU undertakes strict due diligence check and will decline an application if the applicant makes a false statement or omits any relevant information in the application.
The documentary requirements of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program are reasonable, and the procedures are straightforward. Once the application is approved, passports can be collected in Antigua and Barbuda.
It is estimated that the process will take between three and four months from the submission of the application to the issuance of the passport, assuming there are no areas of concern with the application.
Regarding the real estate investment, the time frame may vary based on the chosen project. Thus, selecting a real estate venture capable of furnishing the necessary documents for a citizenship application is crucial.
Antigua and Barbuda mandates a residency requirement in the country for a minimum of five days during the first five years after acquiring citizenship.
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