Acquisition of Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by purchase of real estate
- Real estate project invesment: 400 000 USD
- Length of the process: 2 - 6 months
- Visa-free travel: 136 countries
Established in 2013, Citizenship by Investment Program of Antigua and Barbuda is among the newest double citizenship programs in the world. Antigua and Barbuda is considered as the best option for investors who not only want to obtain a second passport, but actually want to live in this beautiful Caribbean island. As a proof, numerous celebrities, such as Oprah Winfrey, Eric Clapton, Domenico Dolce, Giorgio Armani and Stefano Gabbana have chosen this country to be their vocational spot or even a second home.
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Acquire citizenship by purchase of real estate in Antigua and Barbuda
If you have any questions regarding the procedure or you are willing to apply – contact our agents now!
Major requirements
To qualify for a second passport and becoming a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda, an investor needs to make a 400 000 USD investment in one of the approved real estate projects, which can be re-sold after a minimum period of 5 years. It is also possible to sell the property earlier than in 5 years, but then another, approved real estate has to be bought in place.
Other requirements
In addition to cash contributions, in order to receive a double citizenship and a second passport from Antigua and Barbuda, an investor needs to conform to a number of other requirements:
- Passing background and criminal record check – an investor cannot be convicted or currently being a subject of criminal investigation in any country, except for an offence for which a maximum penalty is less than six months imprisonment;
- Passing medical check;
- An investor cannot be denied a visa to any country with which Antigua and Barbuda has a visa-free travel agreement.
Citizenship application procedure
Investors willing to obtain a double citizenship under Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment program, first need to find a licenced agent who will consult, advise and manage the process starting from the list of documents needed to apply till the actual receipt of the new passport.
Required documents
In order to submit an application the following documents must be provided:
- Application form;
- Photograph and Signature Certificate
- Certified copy of a passport and birth certificate;
- A police record from Antigua and Barbuda and any other country you have lived in for at least six months;
- Copy of arrears receipts;
- Medical Certificate;
- Investment Confirmation Form.
Time frame
Generally, it takes approximately 2-6 months from the day of submission of all documents to receive your new passport.
Procedure
In order to acquire second passport, the following general steps are to be taken:
- The first step in the process of receiving a double citizenship from Antigua and Barbuda is to find an agent who is granted a Citizenship by Investment program licence under the respective regulations. All application forms must be the ones prescribed by the Government and can be found on the program’s official homepage;
- An investor can submit the application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) only when a binding purchase and sale agreement is signed with the developer or owner of the real estate project. Along with the application, due diligence fee and 10% of the government processing fee need to be paid;
- After an extensive due diligence procedure by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), an investor may be asked to attend an interview or can simply be approved;
- Once the application has been approved, which should happen within three months, the CIU will notify the agent about the decision made. If the decision has been positive, an investor needs to pay rest of the fees and investment due to the owner of the real estate;
- After the contribution and any additional fees have been confirmed, the certificate of registration is issued which is then needed for applying for the new passport;
- It is important to note, that in order to be able to renew the citizenship status after five years, the investor is obliged to spend at least 5 days in the country within this period.
Advantages of holding an antigua and barbuda second passport
Each investor may look for different features when searching for the most suitable citizenship by investment program. Antigua and Barbuda offers a great possibility to obtain a second citizenship through an investment in eligible business, which makes it more competitive among other countries in the eyes of business investors. In addition, Antigua and Barbuda offers various other advantages to keep in mind:
If you still have questions regarding this program – check our F.A.Q. section or contact us directly.