COUNTRY PROFILE
• Capital: St John’s
• Population: 94,000
• Area: 442 sq km (170 sq miles)
• Major language: English
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 74 (men) 79 (women)
• Currency: East Caribbean dollar (EC$ or XCD)
• Exchange Rate (as of Nov 2023): 1 USD = 2.70 XCD
Antigua Citizenship & Barbuda’s citizenship by investment program was established in 2012. The country recognizes dual citizenship and provides applicants with the option of a second passport. This allows a number of benefits with visa-free travel to over 150 countries including the U.K., Hong Kong, Singapore, and more. Antigua & Barbuda citizens also benefit from tax breaks, with no tax required on worldwide income, opening amazing opportunities for establishing a business in the Caribbean. In order to qualify for the Antiguan citizenship by investment program, the applicant must be over 18 years old and be able to meet the legal requirements of the program. Antigua offers 3 Investment routes for foreign investors interested in applying for its citizenship.
| Type of Program Citizenship | Citizenship by investment. |
| Type of Investment’s |
1. Donation to National Development Fund (NDF) |
| Minimum Investment |
1. Donation to National Development Fund (NDF): 2. Real Estate (Held for 5 years): Government fees: Single to 4 family members: $50,000. Each additional dependents: $15,000 Government fees: 4. University of West Indies (UWI) Fund Donation Donation for a family of 6 and above: $150,000 $15,000 donation per additional family member $0 Govt. processing fee + 1 year free scholarship at university of West Indies Restricted Nationalities: Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. Note: Exceptions exist for non-residents of these countries and some countries’ stateless persons. |
| Minimum Stay | 5 days (once in a lifetime) |
| Capital Gains Tax | 0% |
| Personal Income Tax | 0% |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 25% |
| Property Taxes | 0% |
| Processing Time | 3-6 months |
| Passport Validity | The first passport issued has a 5-year validity to ensure the applicant meets the 5-day residency for renewal & oath taking. Thereafter, a 10-year passport is issued. |
| Visa Free Travel | 150 Countries |
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