Movicap INVESTMENT
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda offers a citizenship-by-investment programme established in 2012. It suits families seeking a second nationality, wide travel freedom and a Caribbean base, with investment starting at USD 230,000.
Residence options
National Development Fund
Non-refundable contribution of at least USD 230,000 to the National Development Fund. The most direct and most used route.
University of the West Indies Fund
Non-refundable contribution of at least USD 260,000, designed for larger families.
Real estate investment
Purchase of property worth at least USD 300,000 in an approved project, held for five years. Two applicants may invest jointly, each contributing at least USD 300,000.
Business investment
Direct purchase of an eligible business for at least USD 1.5 million as an individual, or a joint investment totalling at least USD 5 million with a minimum of USD 400,000 per person.
Key conditions
- ·Main applicant over 18 years old
- ·Valid passport and demonstrated lawful origin of funds
- ·Strict due diligence checks carried out by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU)
- ·Clean criminal record and full, accurate disclosure
- ·Mandatory virtual interview for the main applicant and dependants aged 16 and over after approval
- ·Minimum stay of five days in Antigua and Barbuda during the first five years
- ·Property held for five years under the real estate option
Benefits
- ·Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 150 destinations, including the UK, the Schengen area, Hong Kong and Singapore
- ·Citizenship extended to family: spouse, dependent children under 31, parents and grandparents aged 55 and over, unmarried siblings
- ·Option to add dependants after citizenship is granted
- ·Commonwealth membership and the related privileges in the UK and other member states
- ·Attractive setting for a second home, with strong air links to North America and Europe
Estimated timeline
Estimated duration: 4 to 8 months from filing to passport issuance, depending on CIU checks. Under the real estate option, timing depends on the selected project and the developer's ability to provide the required documents.
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