To qualify, the investor (or investors) must enter into a contract to purchase approved real estate with a minimum value of US$220,000. Once the purchase contract has been signed and the funds are in escrow, the investor may apply for citizenship. The real estate purchase contract is dependent on the citizenship acceptance.

Upon submission of your application, you will be asked to pay the due diligence fees and 10% of the government processing fee. Once citizenship has been accepted with a letter of approval the real estate purchase will be completed and the balance of the government fees are due. The Real Estate Investment cannot be sold for a minimum of a 5-year period. Authorized real estate developments cater to make every effort to ensure ownership is a hassle-free experience.

Antigua & Barbuda offers a third option of direct investment into an authorized business on the islands. The required minimum investment levels are as follows:

• An individual makes an investment in an approved business of at least US$1,500,000 on their own behalf.
• A minimum of at least two individuals can make a joint investment in an approved business totalling at least US$5,000,000.
• Each investor is to contribute at least US$400,000 individually.

All potential investors are advised to contact the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA), through an authorised CIP agent to discuss the details of the proposed investment before initiating business.