Antigua and Barbuda

About Antigua and Barbuda

Located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean and includes two main islands, Antigua and Barbuda.
The largest English-speaking island of the Leeward, one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
Tourism makes 60% of the domestic income, with tourists coming from Europe, Canada and the USA.
Antigua & Barbuda has various investments in Real Estate and hotels for well known celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Robert De Niro.
The capital city and headquarter is Saint John’s.
Area: 442 Sq. km.
Population: 102,012 (in 2017).
Official Language: English.
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) and it is tied to the US Dollar.
Independence from the UK: 1st of November, 1981.
The Federation is a member of the following organizations:
1. - The British Commonwealth
  - The United Nations (UN)
  - The Organization of American States (OAS)
  - The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
  - World Trade Organization (WTO)

Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program:

The Citizenship Program was established in 2013 and it grants an applicant full citizenship rights (except election) and the passport within 3-4 months from the application submission date.
As citizens of Antigua & Barbuda, the applicant and his family members enjoy visa-free travel to 132 countries, including the UK and the Schengen countries. Antigua’s passport is ranked 26th worldwide.
The application includes the principal applicant, spouse, dependents under the age of 28 subject that they are full-time students as well as financially dependent parents above the age of 58.
No prior residency requirements for the citizenship, but the Applicant and dependents above 18 are requested to visit Antigua & Barbuda for 5 days within the first 5 years after receiving the citizenship and passports.
The program does not require a specific education, language or experience level.
Antigua & Barbuda passport holders can have dual citizenship.
There are no capital gains or income taxes for the income generated out of Antigua.
When acquiring the citizenship under Antigua’s citizenship program, the applicant and his family members enjoy full lifelong citizenship that can be passed to future generations by descent.
Applying to the program requires a certified service provider.

Investment Options:

Financial Contribution starts from ($100,000).
Real-Estate Investment starts from ($200,000).
Business Investment starts from ($400,000).

Program Requirements

The principal applicant must be above 18 years old.
Clear criminal record for all family members.
Clear medical tests for all family members.
Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia and North Korea citizens can not apply to the program, excluding those residing in Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates for more than 10 years provided that their funds are not generated in any of the prohibited countries

Program Steps

The applicant signs the Service agreement with RESPECT and pays the fees as shown in the table below.
Due Diligence procedure will begin for the main applicant and all family members.
The applicant submits the required documents and undergoes the medical examination.
The application will be submitted through the certified service provider to the citizenship unit, the unit will then be checking and auditing the submitted documents before issuing the “initial approval” for the application.
The citizenship by investment unit will issue the approval letter along with the transfer details for the applicant to transfer the government fees and financial contribution fees (or real estate value).
The applicant will transfer the financial contribution or the balance of the real-estate investment.
Passport applications and fees will be submitted, and accordingly the citizenship certificates will be issued, followed by the passports.
The passport will be valid for 5 years and it could be renewed from the consulates of Antigua & Barbuda located in London, Toronto, New York, Miami, Washington, Havana, or from the specialized department in Antigua.

FEES AND COST

Option 1: Non-Refundable Contribution Option (Valid until 31^st of October 2018):

1- Financial Contribution:

For a family of four members or less	$100,000
For a family of five members or more	$125,000

Option 2: Real-Estate Investment Option (Valid until 31^st of October 2018):

1- Real Estate (Can be sold after 5 years):

Real-Estate value (The property can only be sold after 5 years from the purchase date)	$400,000 for one application OR $200,000 for a shared real estate application
Registration fees	Depends on the real estate project

2- Government fees:

For a family of four members or less	$25,000
For each additional dependent	$15,000

2- Government fees:

For a family of four members or less	$50,000
For each additional dependent	$15,000

3- Fees:

Due-Diligence fees for Main Applicant, Spouse	$7,500
Due-Diligence fees for dependents above the age of 18	$4,000
Due-Diligence fees for dependents between the age of 12-17	$2,000
Passport issuance fees for each member of the family	$300
Legal fees will apply

3- Fees:

Due-Diligence fees for Main Applicant, Spouse	$7,500
Due-Diligence fees for dependents above the age of 18	$4,000
Due-Diligence fees for dependents between the age of 12-17	$2,000
Passport issuance fees for each member of the family	$300
Legal fees will apply

Payment Schedule
First payment Within the 1st month	Upon signing the agreement	50% of the legal fees
		Due-Diligence fees + 10% of the government fees
		In case of real estate investment: As per the approved project’s terms
Second payment Within the 3-6 months	After receiving the approval (Should be paid within 30 days)	Paying the Financial Contribution fees (or real estate investment balance)
		90% of the government fees
		50% balance of the legal fees
		Passport fees

Documents Checklist

General Documentation Requirements:

The spelling of each applicant’s name must be consistent/identical throughout all forms, documents, and translations.
Documents must be recent (Issued within 3 months).
All required copies of the documents must be clear and colored
All needed documents should be submitted to the citizenship by investment unit (CIU) in one set.
RESPECT will be handling the translation and authentication of documents through the company’s lawyer in Dubai.
Additional documents may be required depending on the case.
Letters should be addressed to:

The Citizenship by Investment Unit
ABI Financial Center, floor 3
Redcliffe Street, St. John’s
Antigua

#	Document	Copy or Original	Notes
1	Questionnaire for each family member	E-mail	(RESPECT will provide it)
2	All current Passport copies for each family member	Colored Copy	Must show the issuance and expiry dates
3	Valid visas for each family member	Colored Copy	(If applicable)
4	Birth Certificate for each family member	Copy	–
5	National ID Card	Copy	(If applicable)
6	Residency Card/Visa for each family member	Colored Copy	–
7	Marriage Certificate/Contract	Copy	(If applicable)
8	Divorce Certificate / Death Certificate	Copy	(If applicable)
9	Military Service Certificate or Exemption Certificate	Copy	(If applicable)
10	Photos (12) for each family member	Original	(As per photos specifications)
11	HIV Test (Only 11 years old and above)	Original	–
12	Detailed CV for main applicant and spouse	E-mail	(RESPECT will provide a draft)
13	Education certificate and transcript for the main applicant, spouse and children above 18	Copy	For all completed degrees
14	Enrollment Verification or Student Certificate for children aged 18 years old and above	Original	–
15	Affidavit of Financial Support from the main applicant for all dependents above 18	Original	(If applicable) (RESPECT will provide a draft)
16	Evidence of Residential address: National Address Certificate; or Lease Agreement (Copy); or Utility bill	Original	Must include the main applicant’s name and complete address
17	Professional Reference letter for the main applicant only	Original	• Issued by a lawyer, accountant, or other professionals who have dealt with the main applicant for not less than 3 years • Included the main applicant’s name, date of birth, passport number and nature of the business relationship (RESPECT will provide a draft)
18	Employment Letter(if an employee)	Original	• Issued by the current work place • For the main applicant and for spouse (If applicable) (RESPECT will provide a draft)
19	Business/Company Documents (if an employer)	Copy	• The commercial registration of the company • Latest 2 years Audited Financial Statement of the company
20	Bank Reference Letter	Original	• That the applicant has been dealing with the bank for at least two years • Issued on the bank letterhead (RESPECT will provide a draft)
21	Bank Statement	Original	• Of the last 12 months before applying to the program • From the same bank that issued the Bank Reference Letter
22	Police Clearance Certificates for each family member 18 years old and above from the:	Original	• Country of citizenship • Country of current residency • Countries where the member resided for continuous 6 months in the past 10 years
23	Certificate of Name Change	Copy	(If applicable)
ONLY in Case of Real-estate investment option:
–	Sale & Purchase Agreement	Original	Executed Real Estate Contract, Share Purchase Contract, or Investment Contract
–	Executed Escrow Agreement and/or Memorandum of Transfer	Original	–
–	Proof of full payment (purchase price) in escrow account	Original	–
Special Cases (If applicable):
–	When a single parent is applying with a child under 18	Original	Affidavit of Consent and Knowledge from the other parent, and a notarized, signed copy of the other parent’s photo ID
–	When one parent has sole custody of a child, or another person has legal guardianship of a child	Original	Legal documentation proving sole custody or guardianship of a child

Antigua & Barbuda Passport Holders Can Enter 132 Countries Visa Free (Or Visa on Arrival)

United Kingdom	Egypt	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Lebanon
Albania	El Salvador	Lesotho	Saint Lucia
Andorra	Estonia	Liechtenstein	Samoa
Armenia	Ethiopia	Lithuania	San Marino
Austria	Fiji	Luxembourg	Seychelles
Bahamas	Finland	Macao	Singapore
Bangladesh	France	Macedonia	Slovakia
Barbados	Gabon	Madagascar	Slovenia
Belarus	Gambia	Malawi	Solomon Islands
Belgium	Georgia	Malaysia	Somalia
Belize	Germany	Maldives	South Africa
Benin	Greece	Malta	South Korea
Bolivia	Grenada	Mauritania	Spain
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Guatemala	Mauritius	Sri Lanka
Botswana	Guinea-Bissau	Micronesia	St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Brazil	Guyana	Moldova	Suriname
Bulgaria	Haiti	Monaco	Swaziland
Cambodia	Honduras	Montenegro	Sweden
Cape Verde	Hong Kong	Mozambique	Switzerland
Chile	Hungary	Nepal	Tanzania
Colombia	Iceland	Netherlands	Timor-Leste
Comoros	India	Nicaragua	Togo
Costa Rica	Indonesia	Norway	Trinidad and Tobago
Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)	Iran	Palau	Tunisia
Croatia	Ireland	Palestinian Territories	Turkey
Cuba	Italy	Panama	Tuvalu
Cyprus	Jamaica	Peru	Uganda
Czechia	Jordan	Philippines	Ukraine
Denmark	Kenya	Poland	Vanuatu
Djibouti	Kiribati	Portugal	Vatican City
Dominica	Kosovo	Qatar	Venezuela
Dominican	Republic Laos	Romania	Zambia
Ecuador	Latvia	Rwanda	Zimbabwe