Overview
Antigua and Barbuda Investment Immigration Programs
How To Apply
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Confirmed investment sources
- Reside for five days within 5 years from the naturalization
Eligible dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Adult children (biological or adopted) under 21 years of age
- Parents above 58 years of age
- Parents and Children older than 18 must be dependent on the main applicant.
Investment requirements
A contribution to the National Development Fund of a minimum non-refundable amount of USD 100,000
A contribution to the University of the West Indies of a minimum non-refundable amount of USD 150,000
The purchase of real estate with a minimum value of USD 200,000 from an approved real estate project. Two applicants can make a joint investment with each applicant investing a minimum of USD 200,000 in order to qualify. The real estate cannot be disposed of within the five-year period
The direct purchase of an eligible business for a minimum amount of USD 1.5 million as an individual. Alternatively, a joint purchase where each person contributes at least USD 400,000, totaling a minimum of USD 5 million
Benefits
Visa-free travel
Visa-free access to the Schengen States, UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong & most British Commonwealth member countries.
Guaranteed by law
The program is based on the law & is guaranteed by the government since 1993.
Straight forward process
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 5 years to your new citizenship.
Tax relief
Antigua & Barbuda has no taxes on worldwide income, capital gains, dividends, gift, wealth and inheritance.
Dual Citizenship permitted
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
Minimal residency required
A 5-day physical residency is required over the five-year period. (This requirement could be satisfied all at once or in parts.
Steps to Antigua & Barbuda residency
Step 1
Forest Gate will pre-screen your passport copy and KYC form for government pre-approval. A down payment of the professional fees is required to open your application. The response is in 24-48 hours.
Step 2
Forest Gate professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required according to the Government checklist.
Step 3
Your application is then submitted together with the due diligence fees. If taking the real estate option, a reservation of your chosen property must be made at this time. The real estate investment is fully refundable should your application not get approved.
Step 4
The due diligence report is issued to the government. The government makes its decision on the granting of Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship.
Step 5
Once accepted you are invited to pay the NDF donation, or if taking the real estate option, pay the balance of your purchase.
Step 6
A citizenship certificate and passport are issued in your name. The balance of the professional fees is then paid.