ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment 2023
An independent Commonwealth state in the Caribbean, Antigua, and Barbuda is often addressed as the land of 365 beaches. The island country is highly famous for its clean, untouched, and serene beaches.
Before independence from British rule, the main industry in Antigua and Barbuda was sugar cane farming. This lasted nearly 200 years. After independence in 1981, tourism became a significant industry for the country.
Today, you will find a lot of industries associated with tourism thriving in Antigua and Barbuda. Tourism stands to be the key driver of Antigua and Barbuda’s GDP, generating around 60% of the island’s income.
After tourism, the other largest job-creating sectors include finance and government.
To support the nation’s economy further, the citizenship by investment program was launched in 2013. Though it is among the newer Caribbean citizenship by investment programs it is highly popular among high-net-worth individuals.
BENEFITS
- You can travel visa-free to 150 countries including the Schengen area
- It is a straightforward process, you can get citizenship in 3 months
- There is no tax on worldwide income, wealth, and inheritance
- The residency requirement is minimal
- Dual citizenship is permissible
- You can include financially dependent children under the age of 30 along with parents or grandparents above 55
CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
A. FOR A SINGLE APPLICANT, OR A FAMILY OF 4 OR LESS
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US$100,000 contribution
CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST INDIES (UWI) FUND
A. FOR A FAMILY OF 6:
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US$ 150,000 Contribution
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- You should have no criminal record
- You should be in excellent health
- Make donations to the National Development Fund Starting from US$100,000
- Real estate investment in a government-approved property
