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Citizenship by Investment
Citizenship by Investment

Antigua & Barbuda flagAntigua & Barbuda

One of the Caribbean's most established and prestigious Citizenship-by-Investment Programmes — offering lifetime citizenship, a powerful passport, and zero worldwide taxation, without any requirement to relocate.

150+ Countries
Visa-Free Access
3–5 Months
Processing Time
USD 230,000
Minimum Investment
Overview

Programme Overview

The twin-island nation of Antigua & Barbuda offers one of the most established and prestigious Citizenship-by-Investment Programs in the Caribbean. Pioneered in 2013 and meticulously updated to meet modern global regulatory standards, the programme provides high-net-worth individuals and their families with a definitive pathway to global mobility and asset diversification. Operating under the strict oversight of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), the programme is globally recognised for its streamlined efficiency and remarkable cost-effectiveness — particularly for larger family structures. Investors are granted full, lifetime citizenship and a powerful passport, providing an invaluable secondary nationality and an open gateway to international markets without requiring relocation.

Benefits

Key Advantages

Ⅰ
Uncompromised Global Mobility
Enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 150 countries and territories worldwide, including the UK, the Schengen Area, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Ⅱ
The Ultimate Family Umbrella
Include a spouse, children up to age 30, parents and grandparents over 55, and unmarried siblings — all within a single application and one investment threshold.
Ⅲ
Favourable Tax Framework
Safeguard your wealth within a jurisdiction that imposes no personal income tax on worldwide earnings, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax, and no wealth tax.
Ⅳ
No Residency Constraints
No requirement to relocate or reside in Antigua & Barbuda to maintain citizenship. The only requirement is a minimal 5-day physical stay within the first five years of passport issuance.
Ⅴ
Dual Citizenship Recognised
Antigua & Barbuda fully recognises dual nationality, allowing you to secure your secondary passport with complete discretion and without relinquishing your current citizenship.
Investment Options

Capital Pathways

Option 1
National Development Fund (NDF) Donation
USD 230,000
A direct, non-refundable economic contribution to the government's sovereign fund, utilised to finance public-sector projects, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Covers a single applicant or a family structure of up to 4 members. The most administratively straightforward pathway with zero ongoing management liabilities.
Option 2
Government-Approved Real Estate
USD 300,000
Acquisition of qualifying, pre-approved luxury resort properties, condominiums, or fractional hotel shares. Ideal for investors seeking tangible asset exposure, potential rental yield, and capital appreciation alongside standard lifestyle vacation privileges.
Hold period: 5 years minimum
The Process

How Burbridge Capital
manages your application

1
Initial Compliance & Onboarding
Burbridge Capital conducts strict preliminary due diligence to review background profiles and mitigate risk. Upon clearance, a bespoke document checklist is issued and a formal advisory agreement is finalised.
2
Documentation & File Preparation
Our legal team assists in gathering, translating, and legalising all required civil documents, medical certificates, and source-of-funds verifications. Complete government application files are meticulously compiled.
3
Submission & Government Vetting
The complete file is formally submitted to the CIU. Government processing fees, mandatory interview fees, and international due diligence fees are settled. All applicants aged 16 and above undergo a secure, mandatory virtual interview.
4
Official Approval & Investment Fulfilment
Upon successful vetting, the CIU issues an official Approval-in-Principle. The applicant completes their chosen investment pathway — transferring the NDF donation or completing the real estate escrow settlement.
5
Citizenship Registration & Passport Issuance
Once investment verification is confirmed by the state, Certificates of Registration are generated. Passports are printed and securely dispatched to Burbridge Capital for private hand-delivery to you, followed by a virtual Oath of Allegiance ceremony.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the USD 230,000 donation increase if I add family members?+
For the National Development Fund (NDF) route, the USD 230,000 contribution threshold is a flat fee that covers a single applicant or a family of up to four members. If your family size is five or more, the base contribution remains USD 230,000, but a supplementary government contribution fee of USD 10,000 applies for each additional dependant from the fifth person onward.
Are there mandatory interviews under the Antigua & Barbuda CIP?+
Yes. In alignment with heightened global compliance frameworks, all principal applicants and dependants aged 16 and over must participate in a mandatory, confidential virtual interview. This is conducted in English by a government-appointed compliance panel during the vetting stage.
Can I complete the entire application process remotely?+
Absolutely. The entire application, document submission, and mandatory interview process can be completed from the comfort of your home or office. There is no requirement to travel to Antigua & Barbuda during the application phase.
What exactly is the 5-day physical residency requirement?+
To maintain and renew your citizenship after the initial 5-year passport cycle, all newly registered citizens over the age of 18 must spend at least 5 days physically within Antigua & Barbuda at some point during those first five years. This requirement is often comfortably fulfilled during a brief family holiday at an island resort.
How long is the Antigua & Barbuda passport valid for, and how do I renew it?+
The initial passport issued to a citizenship-by-investment applicant is valid for a period of 5 years. Upon fulfillment of the 5-day physical residency requirement within that timeframe, the subsequent passport renewal will be issued with a standard 10-year validity. Burbridge Capital handles ongoing renewals for our clients as part of our lifetime partnership promise.
Is the real estate investment option fully refundable after 5 years?+
The minimum USD 300,000 real estate purchase is an investment in a tangible asset or fractional share. After the mandatory 5-year holding period from your date of citizenship, you are legally permitted to sell the property on the open market or to a new citizenship-by-investment applicant, allowing you to recoup your capital while retaining your citizenship for life.

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