How to obtain citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda

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HOW TO GET ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CITIZENSHIP

Antigua and Barbuda citizenship is now fully processed remotely

Julian Hansen, Consul of Antigua and Barbuda in the Russian Federation, confirms that now, for the procedure for obtaining investment citizenship (taking an oath), it is not required to visit the Caribbean. It is enough to visit one of the 15 representative offices of the country around the world, in particular in Moscow, Istanbul, Madrid, London. The Licensed Partner of the Official Operator, ULP Zshyyuyshcht, organizes everything for the application.

We remind you that earlier, in 2020, due to the situation caused by the pandemic, the founders of the Antigua Investment Citizenship Program decided to temporarily abolish the residence requirement. This amendment will be in effect for a year, until August 31, 2021. Previously, after obtaining the citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda, in the first 5 years, it was necessary to be present in the country for at least 5 days.

Having received the citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda, you are entitled to a visa-free visit to countries such as the UK (even after BREXIT), Ireland, all Schengen countries. You can also visit Singapore and Hong Kong without a visa.

Documents for participation in the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment program are processed remotely. The processing time for applications for citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda by the government is only 6 months.

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship program offers foreign investors such options as contributions to the government fund and real estate projects. An investor can also invest in a local business project.

It is easy to fly to Antigua. It is home to one of the best international airports in the Caribbean. It operates all year round and receives flights from London, Miami, Toronto, as well as from cities in Germany and Italy. To get to other islands in the region, for example, Dominica, you need to change trains here in Antigua. This is the place where famous New York families have lived and rest since the 50s, and in their own residences.

It is not required for an investor to reside in Antigua after obtaining citizenship. Therefore, for the first 5 years after the issuance of a passport, it will be necessary to spend at least 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda.

EMG Possession is a licensed agent of the official Operator of the State of Antigua and Barbuda for working with investor citizenship programs.

ADVANTAGES OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CITIZENSHIP

- First of all, citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda gives the right to visa-free visits to countries: Great Britain (even after BREXIT), Ireland and all Schengen countries.

- Remote paperwork. All documents for obtaining an Antigua and Barbuda passport are processed remotely. You can even take the oath and get a passport at one of the 15 representative offices of the country around the world (including in Moscow).

- The residency requirement after obtaining a passport was canceled for a year (until August 31, 2021).

- The processing time for applications for citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda is only 6 months.

REQUIREMENTS TO THE APPLICANT

- Do not sell real estate in Antigua and Barbuda (if acquired under the terms of the Antigua and Barbuda second citizenship program) for 5 years.

- Pay state fees for obtaining a second citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda.

- Complete a medical examination for the requirements of the Antigua and Barbuda Second Citizenship Program.

- Pass a security check in accordance with the requirements of the Antigua and Barbuda Second Citizenship Program.

Antigua and Barbuda citizenship is now fully processed remotely

Julian Hansen, Consul of Antigua and Barbuda in the Russian Federation, confirms that now, for the procedure for obtaining investment citizenship (taking an oath), it is not required to visit the Caribbean. It is enough to visit one of the 15 representative offices of the country around the world, in particular in Moscow, Istanbul, Madrid, London.

We remind you that earlier, in 2020, due to the situation caused by the pandemic, the founders of the Antigua Investment Citizenship Program decided to temporarily abolish the residence requirement. This amendment will be in effect for a year, until August 31, 2021. Previously, after obtaining the citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda, in the first 5 years, it was necessary to be present in the country for at least 5 days.

Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Promotion for Six Persons

On May 11, 2020, the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship Investment Authority issued a manifesto with new conditions for participation. It concerns exclusively the option with an investment in The University of the West Indies Fund. Prime Minister Gaston Browne first announced this opportunity to obtain Antigua and Barbuda citizenship back in September 2018. However, at that time, a contribution of $ 150,000 USD allowed only 4 people to be included in the application. So, a special

quarantine "proposal from the founders of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment" program for large families. A non-refundable $ 150,000 USD contribution to The University of the West Indies Fund will allow you to apply for an investor and 5 dependent family members. Moreover, $ 150,000 USD includes state duties, which are usually calculated separately. The only fees that will need to be paid are due diligence fees.

So, a special "quarantine" offer from the founders of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment program for large families. A non-refundable $ 150,000 USD contribution to The University of the West Indies Fund will allow you to apply for an investor and 5 dependent family members. Moreover, $ 150,000 USD includes state duties, which are usually calculated separately.

The only fees that will need to be paid are due diligence fees. Since this verification procedure is carried out by an independent international organization that deals with this professionally. It is possible to include additional family members, but for the inclusion in the application of everyone over six, you will need to pay an additional $ 15,000 USD. An additional bonus is free tuition at the University of the West Indies for one family member for one year. We remind you that all documents can be submitted remotely through Apex Capital Partners, and services for legal support for the preparation of documents are paid separately, as well as the notarization of the required documents.

Of course, The University of the West Indies Fund is not the only Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment option. You can choose the standard option with a government fund worth $ 150,000 USD per investor. Or buy real estate for at least $ 200,000 (USD). However, here no fees are included in the investment amount, so ask APEX for a calculation for the number of people you need in your application.

Tamarind Hills is a prime example of a real estate project under the Antigua Citizenship by Investment Program. These are villas and apartments with sea views, which are rented "turnkey" and equipped with everything you need for a luxury holiday in Antigua.

Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda. Benefits

Antigua and Barbuda gives visa-free travel to countries such as the UK (even after BREXIT), Ireland and all Schengen countries. Minimum requirements for residence in Antigua and Barbuda: after obtaining citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda in the first 5 years, you must be present in the country of Antigua and Barbuda for only 5 days. In addition, we note that the citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda is inherited. The term for obtaining citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda is about 6 months.

During the coronavirus epidemic, when most states have closed their borders, a second citizenship may be the only reason for you to be able to change your current location. Initially, citizenship by investment is issued precisely to simplify travel preparation. This status gives the right to stay in the country of citizenship, to stay on its territory for as long as you like. It also makes it possible to use visa-free agreements of this country with other countries. What is not given, for example, by the status of a residence permit.

How long is the passport of Antigua and Barbuda valid

The passport of the citizen of Antigua and Barbuda is valid for 5 years, after which the "crust" must be reissued. Previously, it was required to pay large state fees associated with passing due diligence when reissuing a passport 5 years after it was received under the program. The duty requirement has now been abolished. You can compare all the key programs using our Caribbean Citizenship article >> HERE - CARIBBEAN CITIZENSHIP LINK

Please note that EMG Possession specialists continue to work with Citizenship by Investment programs in a safe mode for themselves. Citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada and Saint Lucia can be obtained remotely. And you can also start remote registration of citizenship of Montenegro and citizenship of Cyprus.

The processing time for Caribbean citizenship and citizenship of Montenegro is only 6 months.

All applications that have already been submitted before the quarantine are in progress. You can find out the status of them by contacting us. If you decide to start the registration process now, we will organize the preparation of the necessary documents remotely.

Our experts constantly receive from the founders of the programs up-to-date lists of documents, accurate data on the amount of fees.

In addition, our company directly submits the documents of applicants for consideration to special departments in the countries where the programs are established.