Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua & Barbuda citizenship-by-investment program was established in 2012. The country recognizes dual citizenship and provides applicants with a powerful second passport. Antiguan citizens are entitled to several benefits including visa-free travel to 150 countries, and excellent opportunities to establish businesses in the Caribbean.
The largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands attracts visitors with its mesmerizing beaches of the finest white sand and azure waters. Join the celebrities who have chosen the island as a place for winter homes and neighbors with Oprah Winfrey, Robert De Niro, Eric Clapton, and many more QUALIFICATIONS Antigua & Barbuda.
Citizenship by Investment Program was established in 2012. To qualify for citizenship in Antigua & Barbuda, applicants must fulfill one of the investment options in addition to meeting the following criteria:
- Be outstanding
- Hold no criminal record
- Have excellent health
- Have a high personal net worth
- Reside (with the family members included in the application) in the country for a minimum of 5 days within 5 years after being granted citizenship.
Pathway To Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship
Being proactive in facilitating investors, the government has adopted the citizenship by investment program as one of the mechanisms to promote economic growth, attract developments, and increase the inflows of foreign direct investment to the country.
National Development Fund Contribution or Charitable Donation
High-net-worth individuals may make a monetary contribution of US$100,000 to the National Development Fund or an approved charity.
Real Estate Investment
Applicants may purchase property with a value of US$400,000 in a pre-approved real estate development area. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of five years. Property registration, processing fees, and taxes must be paid in addition to the property purchase.
Waldorf Asrtoria Antigua
Callaloo Cay has signed a management agreement with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s luxury brand of iconic landmark hotels for the brand’s first new-build resort in the Caribbean, Waldorf Astoria Antigua. The resort’s 95 guest rooms and 25 branded villas, including beachfront suites and hilltop accommodations, will boast breathtaking views of the bay and calming lush surroundings, providing the ideal space for a comfortable and exclusive stay. This exclusive resort sits on 36 acres of prime beachfront and offers first-class facilities that cater to discerning clients. Under the Redeemable Preferred Share Offer by the resort, investors renounce the capital appreciation in exchange for a guaranteed return on investment after the mandatory five-year holding period. The financing option is available upon request.
Business Establishment
Applicants may invest US$1.5 million to establish a business and qualify to apply for citizenship. Two or more applicants may make a joint business investment where the individual threshold must be a minimum of US$400,000 and the total investment must be a minimum of US$5 million.