Antigua Citizenship by Investment FAQ

There are three main investment routes in Antigua to choose from:

1. Citizenship by Donation – A non-refundable contribution to Antigua’s National Development Fund from $100,000 for families up to 4 members / $125,000 for families of 5, plus fees;
2. Citizenship by Donation – A non-refundable contribution to The University of the West Indies fund for families of six from $150,000, plus fees.
3. Citizenship by Real Estate Investment – $200,000 into a government-approved project, plus fees.

Additional government, professional and due diligence fees apply in all cases, for a personalised quotation, please contact us.

The program was introduced to promote economic growth, attract real estate development, increase foreign direct investment to the country, support the development of infrastructure and provide for a sustainable future.

Antigua and Barbuda Passport holders get visa-free access to 160 countries worldwide.

Processing your application should take from 3 to 6 months.

You are not required to pay any income tax on your worldwide income in Antigua and Barbuda or capital gains tax. You are only required to pay tax on any income derived in Antigua and Barbuda.

To apply for the citizenship program in Antigua & Barbuda, you must be at least 18 years of age, be of a good character with no criminal record, and have good health.

The main applicant can include the following family members:

• Spouse;
• Children up to 18 years of age, of the main applicant or spouse;
• Dependent children up to the age of 30 years old who are fully supported by the main applicant and in full time education;
• Dependent Children of any age who are physically or mentally challenged and fully supported by the main applicant;
• Dependent parents of the main applicant or spouse who are above 55 years of age and fully supported by the main applicant;
• Dependent Parents of any age who are physically or mentally challenged and fully supported by the main applicant;
• Unmarried siblings of the main applicant.

You do not need to speak English to be an applicant. There is no language test.

There are no interviews. However, all applicants undergo rigorous screening prior to consideration by the Citizenship by Investment Unit. Complete files will be forwarded to an international, unbiased third party due diligence service provider who will conduct detailed background checks on all applicants before the application is approved.

A certificate of registration of citizenship will be issued and submitted to the passport office. Your authorized agent/representative will forward your passports and Citizenship Certificate to you.

There is no requirement to visit Antigua to process your Citizenship by Investment application. The entire process can be completed remotely through La Vida’s experts.

There are no restrictions on dual citizenship in Antigua & Barbuda.

Antigua’s passports are biometric and valid for five years.

Antigua and Barbuda is one of the most crypto-friendly countries in the Caribbean currently offering a citizenship by investment programme. La Vida can accept direct Cryptocurrency payments for our application and processing fees. The final payment, which is paid directly to Antigua’s Citizenship by Investment Unit, may be paid in cryptocurrency in some circumstances, providing it is paid via a personal exchange. We need to assess each case individually, so please contact our experts to see if you will be eligible.

Applicants must be legally married if wanting to apply together under one family application. Unfortunately, same-sex marriage is not yet legally recognised in Antigua or the other Caribbean nations offering CBI programmes. In this circumstance, the best solution is for the two individuals to apply as single applicants separately.

Alternatively, if you wish to apply with your partner, then you could consider one of the European Golden Visa programmes where same-sex marriage and unmarried couples are eligible to apply together.