Under the Amended Antigua Citizenship Investment program rules, there are following investment options stipulated by government:
- National Development Fund – USD 230,000 one time Contribution (or)
- University of West Indies Fund – Contribution USD 260,000 option effective from May 2020 for family of six or more (or)
- Real Estate – USD 300,000 investment in approved real estate (or)
- Business Investment – USD 1,500,000 or more
*Additional Govt processing fee, Due diligence fee.
1. National Development Fund
The National Development Fund (NDF) is a non-profit fund established under section 42(2) of the Finance Administration Act 2006 for the purpose of funding government sponsored projects, including public-private partnerships and approved charitable investments.
- Single Applicant – US$230,000 contribution
- Family of 4 or less – $230,000 contribution
- Family of 5+ – $230,000 contribution
Additional fees apply.
2. University of the West Indies Fund
The Government of Antigua introduced the fourth University of West Indies Fund (UWI fund) as a second contribution option after a cabinet decision is currently open for applications. The new university campus is expected to bring economic benefit to the new Five islands campus of UWI and will inspire many youths to pursue tertiary education in the OECS region. Foreigners can qualify for Antigua citizenship by making $260,000 one time contribution to the UWI fund.
The University of the West Indies Fund (UWI) option is a mechanism for financing UWI’s fourth landed campus in Antigua. This fund is tailored for family of six people or more.
- Family of Six – US$260,000 contribution (inclusive of processing fees)
- Family of Seven+ – US$260,000 Contribution plus $10,000 for each additional dependent
In addition to citizenship, one member of the family entitled to a one year, tuition only, scholarship at the University of the West Indies campus.
3.Real Estate
The Real estate investment in Antigua and Barbuda is eligible for citizenship by investment under the program. The Government requires minimum USD 300,000 investment in approved hotels and resorts in Antigua. Antigua and Barbuda is a bustling property market due to uptick in cruise and holiday tourism arrivals giving investors excellent ROI. Real estate investments are eligible for citizenship in Antigua.
Private homes, villas and luxury homes available from $1 million onwards.
- Minimum USD 300,000* invested in shares, fractional ownership or freehold properties.
- Must be government approved.
- Cannot be sold for 5 years
- Excellent rental income with capital appreciation.
- Investors get 2-4 weeks free vacation.
- No maintenance and management costs for investor.
- Freehold ownership and fractional shares available.
4. Business Investment
Investing in Antigua businesses and companies also eligible for citizenship by investment under the CIP legislation. The two business investment options are:
- Self investment – A principal applicant, on his own behalf, makes an investment in an approved business of at least US$1,500,000
- Joint investment – A minimum of 2 persons to make a joint investment in an approved business totaling at least US$ 5,000,000. Each person is required to contribute at least US$400,000 to the joint investment. An application for Citizenship by Investment may be submitted on his, her or their behalf through an agent.
