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Antigua Introduction

Introduction

Antigua and Barbuda (English: Antigua and Barbuda), referred to as "Antigua or Antigua", is an island country in Central America. The British began to colonize here in 1632. They bought slaves from Africa and brought them here to work on the farms. In 1981, Antigua and Barbuda became an independent country within the Commonwealth. Antigua and Barbuda consists of several islands, of which Antigua is the largest (281 square kilometers), a limestone island with a low terrain; Barbuda is the second largest (161 square kilometers), a coral island. The islands are generally quite low, with the country's highest point, Mount Obama, only 402 meters above sea level.

geography

Located between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, it is adjacent to French Guadeloupe to the south, British Montserrat to the southwest, and Saint Kitts and Nevis to the west. Its international code is AG.

Population and Language

According to 2011 data, Antigua and Barbuda has a total population of 87,900. English is the official language and lingua franca. Most residents are Christians.

Overview

  • The British parliamentary system has a good democratic mechanism
  • Member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth, the Caribbean Community and other international organizations
  • The currency is Eastern Caribbean Dollar
  • Tourism is the main source of income for Antigua and Barbuda

Immigration Program Advantages

Legal protection

Under Chapter VI of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Act 2013, the government can attract large amounts of direct investment from foreign direct applicants by establishing an Investment Citizenship Program (CIP), who will then have the opportunity to apply for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship.

Permanent identity

Direct citizenship

Easy application

The application documents are simple and the processing procedures are quick, taking an average of 2-3 months.

No language qualification required

No language requirement, no education, no management experience, no minimum assets, no proof of asset source, etc.

Dual citizenship

Antigua and Barbuda law recognizes dual citizenship

No "immigration detention"

Only 5 days in 5 years

Simple tax system

No income tax, capital gains tax, net asset tax, inheritance tax, gift tax, etc.

Convenient entry and exit

No visa or visa on arrival is required, and you can freely enter and exit more than 130 countries, including 27 Schengen countries in Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, etc.), as well as the United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.

The whole family can immigrate

The applicant or his/her spouse's parents or grandparents over 65 years old can apply together

Immigration Program Overview

Program Overview

Under Chapter VI of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Act 2013, the government can attract large amounts of direct investment from foreign direct applicants by establishing an Investment Citizenship Program (CIP), who will then have the opportunity to apply for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship.

There are currently three options available under the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program:

  1. National Development Fund

    2. The National Development Fund is a non-profit foundation established to support government-funded projects, public-private partnership projects and approved charitable projects. Applicants must donate at least $250,000 to the fund.

  2. Real estate investment

    3. The government requires applicants to invest at least $400,000 in government-approved real estate projects to qualify for citizenship by investment. In addition, the government also allows two or more investors to jointly invest in a real estate project to qualify for investment citizenship, but the condition is that each investor must invest at least US$400,000. Applicants must have held the property for 5 years.

  3. Commercial Investment

    4. The government also accepts applicants who invest at least US$1.5 million in business projects approved by the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Board (ABIA) to qualify for investment citizenship. Or 2 or more investors jointly invest in an ABIA-approved business project with a total value of no less than US$5 million, with each investor investing at least US$400,000

Eligible family members include:

  • Spouse of the principal applicant
  • Children under 18 years of age of the principal applicant or his/her spouse
  • Children of the principal applicant or his/her spouse between the ages of 18 and 25 who are still studying
  • Parents or grandparents (over 65 years old) living with the principal applicant or their spouse
  • Children of the principal applicant or his/her spouse aged 18 or above with mental or physical disabilities

Immigration application process

Application procedures for Antigua investment immigration

  1. The client selects the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program and signs a formal agreement, submits completed forms and all required documents, and pays some of the relevant fees
  2. Processing of documents for clients’ naturalization applications
  3. The applicant chooses the National Development Fund / signs a "House Purchase Agreement" with the developer, deposits the full purchase price into the escrow account, and then remits the deposit to the developer
  4. Submit application documents including property purchase documents (if real estate option) to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda
  5. The Antigua and Barbuda government conducts background checks and approves application documents
  6. Approval result: Approved in principle by Antigua and Barbuda
  7. The applicant remits the National Development Fund donation to the government's escrow account / completes the home purchase transaction
  8. Citizenship certificate issued by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda
  9. Antigua and Barbuda Government issued passports
  10. Collect passports and mail them to customers

Documents required for immigration

Documents required for Antigua investment immigration

  1. Formal application form
  2. Photo and signature certificate
  3. Medical certificate (all applicants must submit HIV antibody test within the last 3 months, including adults and children)
  4. Notarized ID card
  5. Notarized birth certificate or notarized birth medical certificate
  6. Passport notarization
  7. Eight passport-sized photographs
  8. Military service certificate (if applicable)
  9. Notarized change of name (if applicable)
  10. Proof of school attendance (for children aged 18 to 25 who are still in school)

Only documents required from the principal applicant

  1. Investment confirmation letter
  2. Authorize local agencies to submit and process applications
  3. Original bank reference letter (issued within the last 6 months)
  4. Original professional recommendation letter (issued within the last 6 months)
  5. Original proof of address
  6. Marriage certificate (if any)
  7. Divorce certificate (if any)
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