Citizenship By Investment
The Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) was established following parliamentary assent to the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2014.
The Regulations regarding Citizenship by Investment in Antigua and Barbuda are contained in Section 6 of the Citizenship by Investment Act, 2014. These provisions allow the government to operate a programme under which citizenship is granted to persons who qualify under criteria set by parliamentary decision. The Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) requires a person to make a significant economic contribution to the Country. In exchange, and subject to stringent application procedures, including thorough background checks, the applicants and their families are granted citizenship.
How does it benefit you?
- 1 Visa free or visa on arrival to 149 countries across the world including the United Kingdom and Schengen Zone Countries
- 2 No restrictions on dual citizenship.
- 3 Include extended family including parents, grandparents, and unmarried dependent siblings. Citizenship by descent to future generations.
- 4 As a member of the Commonwealth, citizens of Antigua & Barbuda are entitled to certain privileges in the United Kingdom and other member states.
- 5 Well positioned geographically for individuals looking to do business in North America and Europe.
- 6 Citizenship processed in 3-6 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Must Have
- Clean Criminal Record
- Valid Passport (with a minimum validity of six months)
- National Identity documents from Country of Birth or Country of Residence
- Birth Certificates
- Additional Documentation including CVs, Education, and Work History
- Valid Proof of Address
For Family
- Antigua & Barbuda allows applicants to include their close family members as dependents on their Citizenship application. All family members receive their Citizenship Certificates and Passports together.
Eligible Dependents
- A spouse of the main applicant
- A child of the main applicant or his or her spouse who is 0-30 years of age and is financially dependent on the principal applicant
- A child of the main applicant or of his/her spouse who is 18 years or older, but who is physically or mentally handicapped and who is living with and is fully supported by the main applicant
- A parent or grandparent of the main applicant, or his or her spouse, who is 55 years of age or older and who is financially dependent on the principal applicant
- A sibling of the main applicant, or of his or her spouse, if unmarried
- Citizenship can also be passed on to future generations
Restrictions
- All Nationalities are eligible to apply for Citizenship in Antigua & Barbuda except Citizens of Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea & Somalia.
Process and Timeline
- Sign a Client Engagement Contract with Burkton Capital.
- Burkton Capital’s Processing Department will work with you to collect all required documentation, prepare your applications and obtain your signature(s).
- Transfer Government Due Diligence and Legal Management payments.
- Burkton Capital will submit your application to CIU for approval.
- CIU will respond with it’s findings and approval in 90 working days (varies depending on volume of applications at the CIU)
- Once approval is received, transfer the Citizenship fee, Passport, Certificate of Naturalization & Form fees
- Passports are issued in 30 working days after receipt of all fees.
- Collect your Passports at our offices in Dubai, Istanbul or Port Vila, or choose to have them couriered to your registered address.