Antigua Citizenship by Investment Program
Antigua is located in North America, a Commonwealth country with a strong economy. Its Citizenship by Investment Program started in 2013, with the immigration law enshrined in the constitution. The Antigua passport offers visa-free access to 173 countries, including the UK, Canada, China, South Africa, etc., with value comparable to EU passports worth millions, favored by Western celebrities and politicians, such as former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi and Bitcoin Jesus Roger Ver. Antigua has liberal dependent requirements, no age limit for siblings, can include daughters-in-law/sons-in-law and grandchildren; simple documentation, passport in as fast as 6 months. No physical presence required for passport collection, approval before investment, starting from $230,000, obtain a Commonwealth passport directly.
Program Highlights
Starting from $230,000 investment
Visa-free to 173 countries
Passport in as fast as 6 months
No physical presence required for application
High-value Commonwealth passport
Wide range of eligible dependents
Application Process
Sign Agency Agreement
Sign agency agreement
Document Preparation
1 month to collect client documents and plan positioning, perform translation, notarization, etc.
Submit Application
1 week to pay relevant government application fees, then lawyer submits application materials to immigration bureau
Receive Approval in Principle
3-4 months for immigration bureau to issue approval in principle
Make Investment
1 month to guide client to complete investment
Passport Issuance
1-2 months to receive passport and certificate of citizenship
Application Requirements
- Main Applicant
- At least 18 years old
- No Criminal Record
- No criminal record
- Investment Requirement
- Meet the government's investment conditions
- Dependents
- Spouse, children of main applicant and spouse aged 30 and under (no proof of enrollment required, no financial dependency, can be married), siblings of main applicant and spouse (no age limit, divorced/widowed/unmarried, with or without children), parents and grandparents aged 55 and above of main applicant and spouse, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law aged 30 and under of main applicant and spouse, grandchildren aged 18 and under of main applicant and spouse
Fee Details
| Fee Item | Receiving Agency | Amount | Payment Timeline | Refund Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Amount | Government of Antigua | From $230,000 | After receiving approval in principle | Not mentioned |
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Sources
- 1.Antigua Citizenship by Investment Unit Official Website
- 2.Commonwealth Immigration Bureau
- 3.Antigua Ministry of Economic Development
Author
AiEAC Immigration Consultant
Immigration Consultant