program
Minimum Investment
$230,000 Donation
Minimum Investment
$400,000 Real Estate
Time to Citizenship
4-6 Months
Visa Free Access
150+ Countries & Territories
The Antigua and Barbuda Government launched the citizenship by investment program in 2013, making it one of the newer Caribbean programs.
To be able to apply for this program you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record. Unlike other Caribbean programs, as a future citizen of Antigua and Barbuda, you are required to reside at least 5 days within the first 5 years to retain your citizenship. Within this visit, you and any dependents above 18 years are also required to complete the oath of allegiance ceremony.
Additionally, you are required to make a non-refundable donation to the National Development Fund or make an investment in government-approved real estate projects.
Visa-free access to the Schengen States, UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong & most British Commonwealth member countries.
The program is based on the law & is guaranteed by the government since 2013.
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.
Antigua & Barbuda has no taxes on worldwide income, capital gains, dividends, gift, wealth and inheritance.
A 5-day physical residency is required over the five-year period. (This requirement could be satisfied all at once or in parts.)
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA | Citizenship by Investment
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program is one of the top-rated options for obtaining new citizenship and a second passport. The Citizenship by Investment Program was established following parliamentary approval and can be found in Section 6 of the Citizenship by Investment Act, 2013 (Act No. 2 of 2013). The Act was amended in 2014 and is compounded by the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Regulations.
Donation for a Single Applicant
US$230,000
Donation for a Family of 4 or Less
USD 230,000
Donation for a Family of 5 or More
US$230,000
Processing fees (Up to 4 family members)
USD 30,000
Processing fees for each additional dependant
USD 10,000
Minimum investment
USD 300,000
Processing fees (Up to 4 family members)
USD 30,000
Each additional dependent from family of 5 and above
USD 10,000
Family of 6 (Inclusive of processing fees)
USD 260,000
Additional qualified dependent after family of 6 per person
USD 10,000
Main applicant
USD 8,500
Spouse of the main applicant
USD 5,000
Dependents aged 12-17
USD 2,000
Dependents aged 18+
USD 4,000
Benefactor (if applicable)
USD 5,000
Interview fee per person 16 and over
USD 1,000
Application Process
6 months
PORTUGAL | RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
150+ Countries & Territories
The problem
Our Indian client, a business owner and single parent was looking for long-term residency in a country that would ensure quality education and safety for his daughter. With a successful business set-up in his home country, he could not consider relocating as it would limit his growth opportunities. At the same time, he wanted to secure a bright future for his daughter ensuring world-class education but was also wary about her well-being and safety. Above all, recently divorced, it was challenging for the client to procure documents for his daughter.
The solution
When the client approached Savory & Partners, we considered the many sentiments involved including that of a father, a dedicated businessman and a single parent. We understood his requirement and prepared a strategy that would not only serve his personal life positively but would see his business grow by leaps.
We recommended Portugal, not just for the simplicity of obtaining a residence permit but its exceptional education system and healthcare. Portugal is known for its outstanding higher education institutions.
Portugal has a lot of different immigration options available. The passive income - the D7 visa, the newly christened Digital Nomad Visa and the option that is tailor-made for businessowners - the Portuguese D2 visa.
Our client could fulfill his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal.
With residential flexibility of the Golden Visa, his daughter could relocate to Portugal immediately and he could fulfil his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company back home without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal. As of 2021, Portugal is globally ranked in the top ten in terms of ease of registering a company. Meaning our client would not only go ahead and bring his existing business to Portugal but could venture into new business opportunities across Europe.
Approaching Savory & Partners to undertake his residency application ensured that the client would have all the necessary documents for himself and his daughter ready on time. Our agents oversaw that all requirements for a successful due diligence were also fulfilled.
Content
Length
4 pages
Language
English & Arabic
size
1 mb
CAPITAL
St. John’s
TOTAL AREA
440 km²
POPULATION
93,763
LANGUAGE(S)
English & local dialects
CURRENCY
East Caribbean Dollars (XCD)
EXCHANGE RATE
1 USD = 2.70 XCD
GDP – PER CAPITAL (2022)
USD 19,919
GDP – TOTAL (2022)
USD 1.868 billion
The islands of Antigua and Barbuda are famous for their tranquillity and picturesque landscapes. The abundance of pristine white beaches and turquoise waters is evident through the local saying that Antigua and Barbuda has a beach for every day of the year. Many celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey and Giorgio Armani, have recognized the beauty that this small country in the Caribbean has to offer and own holiday homes on the island.
Antigua and Barbuda is a constitutional monarchy with a British-style parliamentary system of government. An appointed Governor-General represents the reigning British Queen or King as the head of state.
Antigua & Barbuda is also a member of the United Nations, the Organization of American States (OAS), the Caribbean Common Market (CARICOM), the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The tropical islands of Antigua and Barbuda are located in the heart of the Caribbean about a thousand miles to the east of Jamaica and half that distance from Trinidad on the coast of South America.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA | Citizenship by Investment