Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is a country located in the Caribbean. It has two main islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and it has a number of smaller islands, including Great Bird, Green, Guiana, Long, Maiden, Prickly Pear, York, and Redonda. Antigua and Barbuda is a constitutional monarchy, and its legal system is based on English Common Law. Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the Commonwealth, also known as the “British Commonwealth”.
Other Basic Facts About Antigua and Barbuda:
- Population: over 102,000
- Territory: 442 square kilometers (170 square miles)
- Official Language: English
- Dominant Religion: Christianity
- Main Industries: tourism, fisheries and aquaculture, maritime transport and ports, and water management
- GDP: 1.471 billion US dollars
- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), tied to US dollar
- Capital City: Saint John’s
- Main Airport: Bird International Airport
- Calling Area Code: +1-268
- Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time (GMT – 4)
- Antigua and Barbuda passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 150 countries and territories.
Citizenship by Investment Program in Antigua and Barbuda:
Main Investment options:
- US$100,000 contribution by way of donation for a single applicant (additional amounts for family members are required, and various fees apply).
- US$150,000 investment in the University of the West Indies Fund (UWI) for a family of six (6) or more (i.e. minimum number of persons per application is 6). Additional fees and conditions apply.
- US$200,000 investment in approved real estate projects or in approved development areas (conditions and fees apply).
- US$1,500,000 investment by principal applicant in an approved business.
- US$5,000,000 joint investment by at least 2 persons in an approved business. Each investor must invest at least US&400,000 in the joint investment.
Application Processing Time: approximately 3 – 6 months
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