Antigua and Barbuda
Family-friendly Commonwealth citizenship in a twin-island nation.
Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda.
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment program offers four investment routes: a contribution to the National Development Fund, an approved real-estate purchase, a contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund (uniquely cost-efficient for families of six or more), or a qualifying business investment.
Approved applicants and their dependants receive full Antiguan citizenship, including the right to live, work and study in any Commonwealth nation that grants reciprocal access. There is no requirement to visit before applying; a short five-day visit is required only within the first five years of obtaining citizenship.
Zero personal income tax. Period.
Antigua and Barbuda abolished personal income tax in April 2016. The country imposes no income tax on residents or non-residents, regardless of where the income arises.
There is no wealth tax, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax and no gift tax. Property and stamp duties apply to local real-estate transactions, and consumption is taxed through a moderate goods-and-services framework.
Eligibility under any of the four investment routes.
- ◆Aged 18 or above
- ◆Clean criminal background
- ◆Verifiable source of investment funds
- ◆Good health, certified by medical examination
- ◆Spouse
- ◆Children under 30 (financially dependent)
- ◆Parents and grandparents aged 55+ (dependency required if under 55)
- ◆Unmarried siblings of the applicant or spouse
- ◆USD 230,000 NDF contribution, or University of the West Indies Fund (cost-efficient for families of 6+), or real estate from USD 300,000, or business investment
- ◆Only 5 days of physical presence required during the first 5 years
- ◆Independent due-diligence checks
Day 0 to Antiguan passport in 5 – 8 months.
- Day 0
Engagement & KYC
Engagement, KYC, source-of-funds and route selection.
- Week 3 – 6
Document preparation
Forms, police, medical and certified personal documents compiled.
- Month 2
Submission to CIU
Application filed through the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- Month 5 – 7
Approval in principle
Approval letter issued; investor remits contribution or completes real-estate purchase.
- Month 6 – 8
Oath, certificate, passport
Certificate of registration and passports issued for principal and dependants.
Request a confidential briefing on Antigua and Barbuda.
Our advisors will assess your eligibility, your existing residency footprint and your reporting exposure before recommending a structure.