by Port Nansen
On October 12, 2018, the authorities of Antigua and Barbuda announced the extension of the special offer for citizenship through investment , which was submitted a year ago.
Investors will still be able to obtain citizenship through a charitable contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) in the amount of USD 100,000 for the applicant and up to three dependent family members and USD 125,000 for a family of 5 or more people. Prior to this, the amount was significantly higher – from USD 200,000.
The deadline for the special offer was moved from October 31, 2018 to October 31, 2019.
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship Unit has also extended the possibility of obtaining citizenship through joint real estate investments.
From May 1, 2018, two investors can jointly invest USD 400,000 in real estate (that is, USD 200,000 per investor). The option will be valid until October 31, 2019.
The CIP minimum investment remains the same
NDF Donation
Family of up to four US$ 100,000
Family of five or more US$ 125,000
Real estate
Share of a property US$ 200,000
Full ownership US$ 400,000
Business investment US$ 400,000
Antigua also announced recently new option of University fund option for $150,000 which qualifies for citizenship by investment.
The official website of Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship Unit is available here: http://cip.gov.ag