Immigration to Antigua & Barbuda
The largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands attracts with its mesmerizing beaches of the finest white sand and azure waters. Join the family of celebrities who chose the island as a place for winter houses and neighbor with Oprah Winfrey, Eric Clapton, and many more.
WHY CHOOSE ANTIGUA & BARBUDA?
The combined size of 442 sq. km and population of over 80,000 people, make Antigua and Barbuda the 9th largest country by size in the Caribbean. This economic citizenship program facilitates you and your family’s comfort of visa-free travel to more than 100 countries. Antigua and Barbuda recognizes dual citizenship, which can give you an advantage on business expansion and tax relief among other benefits:
- Fast processing within 3-4 months;
- No requirement to travel to Antigua and Barbuda during the application process;
- No interview, education or managerial experience required;
- No tax on worldwide income.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Being proactive in facilitating investors, the Government has adopted the Citizenship-by-Investment Program as one of the mechanisms to promote economic growth, attract developments, increase the inflows of foreign direct investment in the country, support the development of infrastructure, and provide for sustainable future. As a result of the implementation of this strategy, for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment, investors can choose between different instruments to qualify for the Citizenship-by-Investment Program.
1. NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION OR CHARITABLE DONATION
High net worth individuals may choose to make a monetary contribution of US$ 250,000 to the National Development Fund or an approved charity.
2. REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
The property purchased must equal a minimum of US$ 400,000 in a pre-approved real estate development area. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years. Property registration, processing fees and taxes must be paid in addition to the property purchase.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Citizenship-by-Investment Program was established in 2012 that made it the most recent program of that kind in the world. The Program offers many benefits in exchange of several requirements that applicants must meet. To qualify for Antigua and Barbuda permanent residency, applicants need to fulfill one of the investment requirements outlined in the investment options section below, in addition to the following criteria:
- Be of outstanding character;
- Hold no criminal record;
- Have excellent health;
- Have a high personal net worth;
As of February 2016, Antigua & Barbuda has started accepting Iranian applicants.
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