Diversify your opportunities, broaden your global mobility, and enjoy the benefits of dual citizenship with Antigua’s Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP). At MORA Realty, we will guide you through every step of this journey, ensuring a seamless and straightforward process.
Citizenship By Investment Program (CIP) is a program offered by the Antiguan government that allows foreign nationals to obtain Antiguan citizenship by making significant economic contributions to the country, such as investing in approved real estate projects.
The CIP program offers the flexibility of dual citizenship, allowing you to broaden your global access while retaining your current nationality, enriching your personal and professional life.
Holders of an Antiguan passport enjoy visa-free travel to over 154 destinations, including the US, Canada, South America, the EU, Africa Schengen Area, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Antigua offers beneficial tax regimes for its citizens, with zero income, wealth, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax.
Your investment in Antiguan real estate is not just a ticket to citizenship; it’s also an opportunity for potential capital growth and strong returns on your investments (ROIs).
Enjoy the relaxed Caribbean lifestyle, with beautiful beaches, a vibrant culture, and a friendly community.
Experience swift and efficient processing where applications are processed within 3-6 months, paving a quicker path to your global citizenship.
Unlock citizenship in a tropical paradise by investing in approved real estate developments in Antigua and Barbuda.
With a minimum real estate investment of US$300,000, this opportunity extends to single applicants or families.
– Single applicant or family of up to 4 members: US$10,000
– Family of 5 or more: US$20,000 + US$10,000 for each additional dependent
Since this pathway involves purchasing real estate, processing times may vary depending on the property chosen.
Please note that real estate cannot be resold for 5 years from the date of purchase unless you reinvest in another officially approved property in Antigua and Barbuda.
1. MORA Realty will represent you throughout the entire process, starting with signing a binding purchase agreement with the developer of an approved project. The citizenship application is contingent upon the approval of this agreement and MORA Realty will ensure that all legal and procedural steps are handled smoothly and efficiently on your behalf.
2. Submit your application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), paying the due diligence fees and 10% of the government processing fees upfront.
3. Upon approval, the remaining balance of the processing fees and the amounts due to the developer will need to be paid to complete the property registration.
– A Certificate of Citizenship will be issued for the applicant and their family members.
– This certificate, along with any supporting documentation, must be submitted to the passport office for processing.
Upon receiving your certificate, your authorized agent will guide you on available options to collect your passport and take the oath of allegiance:
1. Visit Antigua and Barbuda to collect your passport and take the oath or affirmation of allegiance.
2. Alternatively, you can visit an Embassy, High Commission, or Consular Office of Antigua and Barbuda.
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 |
 |
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Processing fees |
$10,000 |
$20,000 for a family of up to 4 persons |
$20,000 for a family of up to 4 persons with incremental payments of $10,000 for each additional dependent. |
|
Contribution |
$300,000.00 |
$300,000.00 |
$300,000.00 |
|
Due Diligence |
$8,500 |
$8,500 + $5,000 for spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17 $4,000 per dependent 18 and over $5,000 Benefactor |
Same as Family of Up to 4 |
– Additional fees, including passport fees, may apply.
– All fees are quoted in US dollars and are subject to change.
| *USD | *ECD | |
|---|---|---|
|
Principal applicant |
$8,500
|
$22,950 |
|
Spouse
|
$5,000 |
$13,500 |
|
Dependent child aged 0-11
|
$0 |
$0 |
|
Dependent child aged 12-17
|
$2,000 |
$5,400 |
|
Dependent aged 18-30
|
$4,000 |
$10,800 |
|
Dependent parent aged 55 and over
|
$4,000 |
$10,800 |
|
Passport fee – each person
|
$300 |
$810 |
| *USD | *ECD | |
|---|---|---|
|
Dependent child aged 0-5 |
$10,000
|
$27,000 |
|
Dependent child aged 6-17 |
$25,000 |
$67,500 |
|
Dependent aged 18 and over |
$50,000 |
$135,000 |
* Standard due diligence and passport fees apply
* Please Note: ECD = Eastern Caribbean Dollars and USD = United States Dollars
The National Development Fund (NDF) is a non-profit fund established under section 42(2) of the Finance Administration Act 2006. It is subject to parliamentary oversight with detailed reports presented every six months, ensuring transparency and accountability. The fund is audited by an internationally recognized accounting firm and supports government projects, public-private partnerships, and approved charitable investments
To obtain citizenship through the NDF, a one-time contribution of US$230,000 is required.
This option covers the primary applicant, spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents over 55 years of age, without requiring additional NDF contributions. However, government and due diligence fees apply per individual.
1. Submit Application: Applications are available through an authorized agent licensed by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). Upon submission, full due diligence fees and 10% of the government processing fee are payable.
2. Approval and Final Payment: Upon approval, the remaining government processing fees, passport fees, and the NDF contribution must be paid within 30 days, directly to the Government Special Fund.
3. Receive Citizenship: A Certificate of Citizenship will be issued for the applicant and family members. The authorized agent will submit this certificate and the passport application on your behalf, after which the passports and citizenship documents will be forwarded to you.
4. Oath of Allegiance: The oath or affirmation of allegiance can be taken during the applicant’s first visit to Antigua and Barbuda or at an Embassy, High Commission, or Consular Office of Antigua and Barbuda.
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|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Processing fees |
$10,000 |
$20,000 for a family of up to 4 persons |
$20,000 for a family of up to 4 persons with incremental payments of $10,000 for each additional dependent. |
|
Contribution |
$230,000.00 |
$230,000.00 |
$230,000.00 |
|
Due Diligence |
$8,500 |
$8,500 + $5,000 for spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17 $4,000 per dependent 18 and over $5,000 Benefactor |
Same as Family of Up to 4 |
– Additional fees, including passport fees, may apply.
– All fees are quoted in US dollars and are subject to change.
| *USD | *ECD | |
|---|---|---|
|
Principal applicant |
$8,500
|
$22,950 |
|
Spouse
|
$5,000 |
$13,500 |
|
Dependent child aged 0-11
|
$0 |
$0 |
|
Dependent child aged 12-17
|
$2,000 |
$5,400 |
|
Dependent aged 18-30
|
$4,000 |
$10,800 |
|
Dependent parent aged 55 and over
|
$4,000 |
$10,800 |
|
Passport fee – each person
|
$300 |
$810 |
| *USD | *ECD | |
|---|---|---|
|
Dependent child aged 0-5 |
$10,000
|
$27,000 |
|
Dependent child aged 6-17 |
$25,000 |
$67,500 |
|
Dependent aged 18 and over |
$50,000 |
$135,000 |
* Standard due diligence and passport fees apply
* Please Note: ECD = Eastern Caribbean Dollars and USD = United States Dollars
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) works closely with the Cabinet to approve businesses, whether existing or proposed, as part of the Citizenship by Investment Programme. This provides a unique opportunity for investors to gain citizenship while contributing to Antigua and Barbuda's economic growth.
1. Single Investment:
A principal applicant can make a direct investment of at least US$1,500,000 into an
approved business.
2. Joint Investment:
A minimum of two individuals can make a joint investment of at least US$5,000,000 in an approved business. Each investor must contribute at least US$400,000. Applications for citizenship can be submitted by an authorized agent on behalf of the applicants.
Once the business investment has been approved by the CIU, the citizenship application can proceed. The process is similar to the National Development Fund (NDF) option:
1. Submit your application along with the due diligence fees and 10% of the government processing fees.
2. Upon receiving a letter of approval, pay the remaining processing fees and your business investment amount within 30 days. Any escrow agreement for the investment will be negotiated between the parties, but the transfer of funds must be completed within the 30-day period.
– Single Applicant: US$10,000
– Family of up to 4: US$20,000
– Family of 5 or more: US$20,000 + US$10,000 for each additional dependent
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|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Processing fees |
$10,000 |
$20,000 |
US$20,000 + US$10,000 per dependent from the 5th onwards |
|
Single Investor |
$1,500,000.00 |
$1,500,000.00 |
$1,500,000.00 |
|
Joint Investment |
$5,000,000.00 |
$5,000,000.00 |
$5,000,000.00 |
|
Due Diligence |
$8,500 |
$8,500 + $75,000 for spouse $2,000 per dependent 12-17 $4,000 per dependent 18 and over $5,000 Benefactor |
$8,500 + $5,000 for spouse $2,000 per dependent 12-17 $4,000 per dependent 18 and over $5,000 Benefactor |
– Additional fees, including passport fees, may apply.
– All fees are quoted in US dollars and are subject to change.
– For joint investments, a minimum of 2 people must invest at least US$5,000,000 in an approved business, with each individual contributing at least US$400,000.
Once the application is approved, a Certificate of Citizenship will be issued for the primary applicant and their family members. This certificate, along with any necessary documentation, will be submitted to the passport office.
Your authorized agent will guide you through collecting your passport and taking the oath or affirmation of allegiance.
You can either:
1. Visit Antigua and Barbuda to collect your passport and take the oath.
2. Visit an Embassy, High Commission, or Consular Office of Antigua and Barbuda to collect your passport and take the oath.
| *USD | *ECD | |
|---|---|---|
|
Principal applicant |
$8,500
|
$22,950 |
|
Spouse
|
$5,000 |
$13,500 |
|
Dependent child aged 0-11
|
$0 |
$0 |
|
Dependent child aged 12-17
|
$2,000 |
$5,400 |
|
Dependent aged 18-30
|
$4,000 |
$10,800 |
|
Dependent parent aged 55 and over
|
$4,000 |
$10,800 |
|
Passport fee – each person
|
$300 |
$810 |
| *USD | *ECD | |
|---|---|---|
|
Dependent child aged 0-5 |
$10,000
|
$27,000 |
|
Dependent child aged 6-17 |
$25,000 |
$67,500 |
|
Dependent aged 18 and over |
$50,000 |
$135,000 |
* Standard due diligence and passport fees apply
* Please Note: ECD = Eastern Caribbean Dollars and USD = United States Dollars
The University of the West Indies Fund (UWI) option is designed to finance UWI’s fourth landed campus, offering a unique pathway for families applying to the Citizenship by Investment Programme.
Applicants who select this option are required to make an investment of US$260,000 for a family of six (6) or more, with a minimum of six persons per application.
As a participant in this option, one family member will be entitled to a one-year, tuition only scholarship at the University of the West Indies.
Upon submitting your application, you will be required to pay the full due diligence fees. Once your application is approved, you will be asked to pay the passport fees and the contribution amount. All fees are paid directly to the Unit, and your contribution must be made to the Government Special Fund within 30 days.
Once the contribution is received, a Certificate of Citizenship will be issued for the primary applicant and their family members.
This certificate, along with your passport application and supporting documentation, will be submitted to the Passport Office for processing.
Upon completion, your authorized agent/representative will forward your passports and Citizenship Certificate to you.
On your first visit to Antigua and Barbuda, you will take the oath or affirmation of allegiance. Alternatively, you may visit an Embassy, High Commission, or Consular Office of Antigua and Barbuda to fulfill this requirement.
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|---|---|---|
|
Processing fees |
N/A |
$10,000 for each additional dependent |
|
Contribution |
US$260,000 (inclusive of processing fees) |
US$260,000 |
|
Due Diligence |
$8,500 for principal applicant $5,000 for spouse $2,000 per dependent (12-17) $4,000 per dependent (18 and over) $5,000 for benefactor |
$8,500 for principal applicant $5,000 for spouse $2,000 per dependent (12-17) $4,000 per dependent (18 and over) $5,000 for benefactor |
– Additional fees, including passport fees, may apply.
– All fees are quoted in US dollars and are subject to change.
| *USD | *ECD | |
|---|---|---|
|
Principal applicant |
$8,500
|
$22,950 |
|
Spouse
|
$5,000 |
$13,500 |
|
Dependent child aged 0-11
|
$0 |
$0 |
|
Dependent child aged 12-17
|
$2,000 |
$5,400 |
|
Dependent aged 18-30
|
$4,000 |
$10,800 |
|
Dependent parent aged 55 and over
|
$4,000 |
$10,800 |
|
Passport fee – each person
|
$300 |
$810 |
| *USD | *ECD | |
|---|---|---|
|
Dependent child aged 0-5 |
$10,000
|
$27,000 |
|
Dependent child aged 6-17 |
$25,000 |
$67,500 |
|
Dependent aged 18 and over |
$50,000 |
$135,000 |
* Standard due diligence and passport fees apply
* Please Note: ECD = Eastern Caribbean Dollars and USD = United States Dollars
| No. | Country | Entry Conditions | Stay Period |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Albania |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
2 |
Andorra |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
3 |
Austria |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
4 |
Belarus |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
5 |
Belgium |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
6 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
7 |
Bulgaria |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
8 |
Croatia |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
9 |
Cyprus |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
10 |
Czech Republic |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
11 |
Denmark |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
12 |
Estonia |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
13 |
Finland |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
14 |
France |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
15 |
Georgia |
Visa-free |
360 days |
|
16 |
Germany |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
17 |
Greece |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
18 |
Hungary |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
19 |
Iceland |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
20 |
Ireland |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
21 |
Italy |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
22 |
Latvia |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
23 |
Leichtenstein |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
24 |
Lithuania |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
25 |
Luxembourg |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
26 |
Malta |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
27 |
Moldova |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
28 |
Monaco |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
29 |
Montenegro |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
30 |
Netherland |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
31 |
North Macedonia |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
32 |
Norway |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
33 |
Poland |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
34 |
Portugal |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
35 |
Romania |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
36 |
Russia |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
37 |
San Marino |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
38 |
Serbia |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
39 |
Slovakia |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
40 |
Slovenia |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
41 |
Spain |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
42 |
Sweden |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
43 |
Switzerland |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
44 |
Turkey |
Visa on arrival |
90 days |
|
45 |
Ukraine |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
46 |
United Kingdom |
Visa-free |
180 days |
| No. | Country | Entry Conditions | Stay Period |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Armenia |
Visa on arrival |
120 days |
|
2 |
Bahrain |
eTA |
14 days |
|
3 |
Bangladesh |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
4 |
Bhutan |
eTA |
90 days |
|
5 |
Cambodia |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
6 |
Georgia |
Visa-free |
365 days |
|
7 |
India |
eTA |
180 days |
|
8 |
Indonesia |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
9 |
Iran |
eTA |
30 days |
|
10 |
Jordan |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
11 |
Kazakhstan |
eTA |
30 days |
|
12 |
Kyrgyzstan |
eTA |
30 days |
|
13 |
Laos |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
14 |
Lebanon |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
15 |
Malaysia |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
16 |
Maldives |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
17 |
Mongolia |
eTA |
30 days |
|
18 |
Nepal |
Visa on arrival |
90 days |
|
19 |
Oman |
eTA |
30 days |
|
20 |
Pakistan |
eTA |
90 days |
|
21 |
Philippines |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
22 |
Qatar |
Visa-free |
60 days |
|
23 |
Singapore |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
24 |
South Korea |
eTA |
90 days |
|
25 |
Sri Lanka |
eTA |
30 days |
|
26 |
Tajikistan |
eTA |
45 days |
|
27 |
Thailand |
eTA |
60 days |
|
28 |
Timor-Leste |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
29 |
Uzbekistan |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
30 |
Vietnam |
eTA |
90 days |
| No. | Country | Entry Conditions | Stay Period |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Angola |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
2 |
Benin |
eTA |
30 days |
|
3 |
Botswana |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
4 |
Burkina Faso |
eTA |
30 days |
|
5 |
Burundi |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
6 |
Cameroon |
eTA |
90 days |
|
7 |
Cape Verde Islands |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
8 |
Comoros Islands |
Visa on arrival |
45 days |
|
9 |
Congo-Kinshasa |
eTA |
90 days |
|
10 |
Côte d’Ivoire
|
eTA |
90 days |
|
11 |
Djibouti |
eTA |
90 days |
|
12 |
Egypt |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
13 |
Equatorial Guinea |
eTA |
90 days |
|
14 |
Eswatini |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
15 |
Ethiopia |
eTA |
90 days |
|
16 |
Gabon |
eTA |
30 days |
|
17 |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
|
18 |
Guinea |
eTA |
90 days |
|
19 |
Guinea-Bissau |
Visa on arrival |
90 days |
|
20 |
Kenya |
eTA |
90 days |
|
21 |
Lesotho |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
22 |
Madagascar |
Visa on arrival |
90 days |
|
23 |
Malawi |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
24 |
Mauritania |
Visa on arrival |
180 days |
|
25 |
Mauritius |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
26 |
Mozambique |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
27 |
Nigeria |
eTA |
90 days |
|
28 |
Rwanda |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
29 |
São Tomé and Príncipe
|
eTA |
15 days |
|
30 |
Seychelles
|
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
31 |
Sierra Leone |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
32 |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
|
33 |
South Africa |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
34 |
South Sudan |
eTA |
90 days |
|
35 |
Tanzania |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
36 |
Togo |
Visa on arrival |
7 days |
|
37 |
Tunisia |
90 days |
|
|
38 |
Uganda |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
39 |
Zambia |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
40 |
Zimbabwe |
Visa-free |
90 days |
| No. | Country | Entry Conditions | Stay Period |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Australia |
eTA |
90 days |
|
2 |
Fiji |
Visa-free |
120 days |
|
3 |
Kiribati |
Visa-free |
120 days |
|
4 |
Micronesia |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
5 |
Palau |
Visa on arrival |
30 days |
|
6 |
Papua New Guinea |
eTA |
60 days |
|
7 |
Samoa |
Visa on arrival |
60 days |
|
8 |
Solomon Islands |
Visa on arrival |
90 days |
|
9 |
Tuvalu |
Visa on arrival |
90 days |
|
10 |
Vanuatu
|
Visa-free |
30 days |
| No. | Country | Entry Conditions | Stay Period |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Bahamas |
Visa-free |
240 days |
|
2 |
Barbados |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
3 |
Belize |
Visa-free |
180 days |
|
4 |
Costa Rica |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
5 |
Cuba |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
6 |
Dominica |
Visa-free |
180 days |
|
7 |
Dominican Republic |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
8 |
EI Salvador |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
9 |
Grenada |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
10 |
Guatemala |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
11 |
Haiti |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
12 |
Honduras |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
13 |
Jamaica |
Visa-free |
30 days |
|
14 |
Nicaragua |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
15 |
Panama |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
16 |
St Kitts and Nevis |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
17 |
St Lucia |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
18 |
St Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
19 |
Trinidad and Tobago
|
Visa-free |
90 days |
| No. | Country | Entry Conditions | Stay Period |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Bolivia |
Visa on arrival |
90 days |
|
2 |
Brazil |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
3 |
Chile |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
4 |
Colombia |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
5 |
Ecuador |
Visa-free |
90 days |
|
6 |
Guyana |
Visa-free |
180 days |
|
7 |
Peru |
Visa-free |
180 days |
|
8 |
Suriname |
Visa-free |
180 days |
|
9 |
Venezuela |
Visa-free |
90 days |
Choose the option for investment and we perform a background check and request identification documents.
Receive government processing fee invoice (10%) and due diligence fees. Pay initial part of agent's professional fees for file review.
Remit non-refundable government processing and due diligence fees. Complete payment of remaining agent’s fees.
Upload your file to the CIU portal. Submit a physical file to CIU office with a confirmation email including a document list.
CIU processes your application. Possible outcomes: approval, extended review time, or application denial.
If your application is approved, promptly pay the remaining 90% of the government fees along with the entire investment fee within a 30-day period
After payment of all requisite fees, the applicant receive the official registration certificate. Passport preparation begins, with all documents organized for issuance.
The issuance of your passport will occur approximately one month later, following a meticulous process of administrative and security protocols.
Opt for passport collection in Antigua and Barbuda or through an official representative. Passport can also be couriered.
We assist you in finding an approved property for investment that matches your needs and investment goals.
We guide you through the entire CIP application process, providing clarity and assurance.
We help you understand the legal implications and optimize your financial strategy for tax benefits.
Beyond achieving citizenship, we continue to provide support with property management, rental services, and more.
Detailed information about eligibility requirements, necessary documents, process steps, and estimated timelines, ensuring that potential investors have all the information they need to get started.
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