Antigua & Barbuda
With over 150 countries – including the Schengen area and the UK –
citizenship of Antigua & Barbuda comes with a strong passport.
An eastern Caribbean member of the British Commonwealth,
Antigua & Barbuda offers a reliable citizenship by investment program
suite for intividuals and families alike.
Program overview
Minimum investment by donation:
$230 000
Minimum investment in real estate:
$300 000
Minimum business investment:
$1 500 000
Time to citizenship:
around 6 months
Visa-free access:
150+ countries
Minimum investment by donation:
$230 000
Minimum investment in real estate:
$300 000
Minimum business investment
$1 500 000
Time to citizenship:
around 6 months
Visa-free access:
150+ countries
Requirements
Antigua & Barbuda
Citizenship by Investment
Requirements
No criminal record
Due diligence check pass
Minimum residency
(5 days for the first 5 years of citizenship)
Good health
Citizenship by investment
options:
- National Development Fund Contribution: A non-refundable donation of at least USD 230,000 to the National Development Fund.
- University of the West Indies Contribution: A non-refundable contribution of at least USD 260,000 to the University of the West Indies.
- Real Estate Investment: Purchase of approved real estate with a minimum value of USD 300,000. Two applicants may apply jointly, each investing at least USD 300,000. The property must be held for a minimum of five years and cannot be sold during that period.
- Business Investment: Direct acquisition of an eligible business for a minimum of USD 1.5 million as an individual, or a joint investment where each participant contributes at least USD 400,000, with a total minimum investment of USD 5 million.
- Nomad Digital Residence: Offers residency instead of citizenship through a simple process. The applicant only needs 50000 USD (foreign income) to qualify. The process doesn’t exceed 2 months.
Benefits
Visa-free access
the UK, Russia and South Africa (the only Caribbean nation to do so), Antigua & Barbuda
offers a uniquely strong passport.
Low tax rate
taxation. Income (foreign or otherwise),
wealth, gifts, inheritance and capital gains
are not taxed.
Dual citizenship permitted
upon recieving one from Antigua & Barbuda.
Great for families
children (biological or adopted) under
the age of 30, parents and siblings.
British Commonwealth member
Commonwealth, and its citizens enjoy all the
rights that come with it.
Benefits
Increased mobility:
Low tax rate
Dual citizenship permitted
Great for families
British Commonwealth member
Application process
The application process is expected to take approximately six months. The initial document collection phase may vary
depending on how quickly the applicant can gather the required materials. Moneypass Invest provides guidance,
templates, and best practices to support this step.
The review stage follows the timeline set by the relevant government authorities and may be subject to delays beyond our
control. Throughout the process, Moneypass Invest works closely with the government to ensure a smooth and efficient
experience for the applicant.
Step I Documentation and assessment
Step II Application submission
Step III Application processing
Step IV Handover
Step I Documentation and assessment
Our experts will consult you with the best approach to acquiring the citizenship. Upon the completion of the due diligence check, we will inform you of all the necessarry documents to be gathered.
Step II Application submission
Once the retainer fees have been paid, the documents and the application are sent the destination country.
Step III Application processing
As the application is processed, the government issues a pre-approval. This is when the investment requirements are paid.
Step IV Handover
The application is approved and you recieve a passport within six months form Moneypass Invest.
Antigua & Barbuda basic information
CAPITAL
Saint John’s
TOTAL AREA
POPULATION
LANGUAGE
CAPITAL
Saint John’s
TOTAL AREA
POPULATION
LANGUAGE
CURRENCY
East Caribbean
Dollars (XCD)
EXCHANGE RATE
GDP - PER CAPITA (2022)
GDP - TOTAL (2022)
CURRENCY
East Caribbean
Dollars (XCD)
EXCHANGE RATE
GDP - PER CAPITA (2022)
GDP - TOTAL (2022)
Antigua is the livelier of the two, home to the capital St. John’s and historic sites like Nelson’s Dockyard, while Barbuda offers a quieter escape
with pink sand beaches and unspoiled nature.
Investment Program, attracting global investors. With political stability and strong international ties, Antigua and Barbuda blends island
charm with global opportunity.