Antigua and Barbuda is a commonwealth state in the eastern Caribbean that functions independently. Considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world, the lush tropical island of Antigua and Barbuda is an inviting heaven with 365 beaches of refreshing and clean turquoise waters. As an out-turn, tourism is the business driver of gross domestic product (GDP) and results in around 60% of the island’s income, with the main target markets being the US, Canada, and Europe.
Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the United Nations, the British Commonwealth, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the Organisation of American States (OAS) amongst other international organizations. Holders of the Antigua and Barbuda passport enjoy visa-free travel to over 140 countries, including the U.K. and the countries of the Schengen area.
Applicants (Principal Applicant (PA) and Dependents) for the Antigua and Barbuda CBI Programme must go through a rigorous screening, review, and documentation process. The Documentation Timeline (DT) is two (2) weeks and the Processing Timeline (PT) is between 250 – 300 days which is solely dependent on changes in immigration policies.
BENEFITS OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CBI
- 1. Global Mobility – Visa-free travel to 150 countries, including the U.K. and the countries of the Schengen area
- 2. Dual Citizenship – Ability to hold multiple citizenships
- 3. Flexible Application – Addition of dependents to a single application – Dependent children from the age of 29 and below, dependent parents and grandparents of age 55 and above, and dependent siblings (Unmarried)
- 4. No Residency Requirement – Neither a citizenship interview nor physical presence is required. Your passport would be delivered to you in Nigeria
- 5. Citizenship for Life – The Principal Applicant and their family benefit from the advantages granted through citizenship for generations to come, and the citizenship is generational.
- 6. Minimal taxation – no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax, and no personal income tax for residents
- 7. Wealth Advancement and Preservation – an opportunity to own a Real Estate investment in Antigua and Barbuda and an option to get your investment back after 5 years.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
- 1. Investment in the University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund
- 2. National Development Fund (NDF)
- 3. Real Estate
REQUIREMENTS
- 1. Property must be held for five years
- 2. Applicants must undergo a medical exam
- 3. Applicants must undergo security screening