ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Antigua and Barbuda offers one of the most recently established and competitive programmes within the Caribbean and globally. A reputable programme to meet the requirements of almost every client.
Key facts:
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Best for visa free travel across Europe, UK and China;
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Best option for large families;
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No admin fees;
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Outstanding reputation.
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has learnt all the downsides of other citizenship by investment programmes, bringing up the most flexible and attractive pathway to second passport.
Applicants of certain nationalities are currently not eligible to apply for citizenship by investment in Antigua and Barbuda, such as: Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Russia and Belarus. Nationals of these countries might be eligible to apply under certain curricumstances. Contact your UB Lawyers citizenship by investment advisor now for more details.
CBI in Antigua and Barbuda can be obtained by the whole family of the main applicant, including:
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A spouse;
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Children of the main applicant or his or her spouse under 30 years of age;
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Children of the main applicant or of his/her spouse of any age in case they are physically or mentally handicapped;
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A parent or grandparent of the main applicant, or his or her spouse, who is 55 years of age or older and who is financially dependent on the principal applicant;
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An unmarried sibling of the main applicant, or of his or her spouse.
The main applicant must be at least 18 years old and hold a clean criminal record to apply for CBI in Antigua and Barbuda. On certain curricumstances the applicant will not qualify for citizenship by investment, for example if the applicant:
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has been denied citizenship of any country,
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has been denied any sort of visa to any country with visa-free travel for Antigua and Barbuda citizens, in case the applicant has not obtained a visa to the country that issued the denial afterwards,
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is the subject of a criminal investigation,
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has been declared bankrupt within ten years of his or her application,
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is involved in any activity likely to cause disrepute to Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda - your modern path to economic citizenship!
Don't hesitate to contact UB Lawyers for a professional advice on which citizenship by investment program suits your requirements most of all.
REAL ESTATE
Real estate acquisition is a popular path to citizenship by investment in Antigua and Barbuda. You will be granted with citizenship for the entire family having invested at least USD 300,000 in real estate. This threshold is fixed for any number of dependents included in the application.
Antigua and Barbuda does not charge you extra administrative fees when you apply for citizenship through real estate investments unlike other countries.
There are property acquisition taxes & costs arising from this investment option in addition to real estate value, as well as, property taxes and property sales taxes which should be taken into consideration when budgeting your citizenship plan.
Antigua and Barbuda is a beautiful country to explore. So, if you are considering to purchase a holiday home to qualify for citizenship by investment, Antigua and Barbuda is your perfect choice.
UB Lawyers can help you find your property and guide you through all the formalities and procedures hasstle free.
CONTRIBUTION
Non-refundable contribution is the easiest option to acquire citizenship by investment across the industry, because it has no hidden costs and drawbacks comparing with real estate investment options.
You need to donate USD 230,000 to The National Development Fund of Antigua and Barbuda to be granted with citizenship for the whole family. You can include your spouse, dependent children and parents over 55 with no extra contribution required.
USD 260,000 donation to The University of the West Indies Fund will grant you and your family with citizenship. This programme is available for families of 6 and more. There are no processing fees for families of 6 applying under this option that makes it more cost-effective comparing with The National Development Fund contribution.
Contribution is an easy, fast and straightforward route to second passport in Antigua and Barbuda.
PROCESSING
The process of obtaining your beloved second passport usually includes the following steps:
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Case valuation and consultation;
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Preparation of all required documents;
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Submission of the application;
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Online interview;
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Due diligence and file study by independent firms appointed by the Government;
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Approval in principle;
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Settlement of the investment or contribution;
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Certificate of naturalization and passports issuence;
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Optional: visit to the island to open local bank account, obtain local driving license and utility bill if required.
There are several obligatory fees and charges to be settled to obtain citizenship by investment in Antigua and Barbuda, such as due diligence fee, interview fee, professional fees, passport fees and out-of-pocket expenses (apostille, translations, courier, etc.). These fees exact amounts depend on the number of dependents in the application and other factors and usually exceed USD 38,000.
Please, note that Antigua and Barbuda required you to visit the country and spend at least 5 days during your first 5 years of holding the citizenship.
It usually takes approximately 8-12 months to process citizenship by investment application in Antigua and Barbuda.
This term varies depending on the profile of the applicant and chosen path to citizenship. You will receive your Antigua and Barbuda passport sooner with contribution option, as real estate acquisition and property rights transfer takes time.
Please, note that it usually takes additionally from 1 to 4 weeks to collect all documents to be submitted with the application and approximately 1 month to get the passports issued after the investment has been settled.
So, eventually it will take upto 1.5 years from your call to UB Lawyers until your new Antigua and Barbuda passport is handled to you. Stop wasting the time, contact us now for a complimentary consultation and case valuation.
UB LAWYERS RANKINGS AND ADVICE
Many people have concerns about Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment programme, because it's relatively new, processing time is not the fastest and they require you to visit the country after the citizenship is granted.
We in UB Lawyers believe that despite that Antigua and Barbuda is a perfectly balanced CBI program to obtain a strong and highly reputable passport with a wide choice of visa-free countries to travel.
UB Lawyers ranks Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment as one of the best program to consider, especially for large families, if only second citizenship is not an urgent task in your agenda.
