Tamarind Hills Antigua and Barbuda
Real Estate Option
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship-by-Investment Programme allows families to obtain full citizenship and passports through investments such as Tamarind Hills Antigua, starting at USD 300,000, with a unique buyback arrangement, offering lifetime citizenship, visa-free travel, and attractive tax benefits.
Tamarind Hills Antigua and Barbuda Real Estate Option Benefits
Residency and Family Inclusion
- Citizenship for life, applicable for future generations
- Dependents that may be included:
- Spouse
- Children under 31 years old
- Spouses and children of dependent children
- Parents above 55 years old
- Unmarried siblings (any age) of the Applicant or Spouse
- Ability to add future spouse and future children
- Possibility to live, work, and settle in any other member country of the OECS/CARICOM nations
Travel and Quality of Life
- Visa-free travel/entry to over 150 jurisdictions
- Attractive tax regime with no personal taxes
Ease of Access
- Multiple citizenship is permitted
- No language requirement
- No education or management experience required
Tamarind Hills Antigua and Barbuda Real Estate Option Requirements
- The applicant must be aged 18 years or older
- Be of good character (excludes minor or spent convictions)
- The applicant must not be the subject of a criminal investigation
- Have not been denied a visa from any Antigua and Barbuda visa-free country with no subsequent visa approval
- The applicant and family members may not have any contagious disease and must be in good health
- The application must be submitted through a government authorised agent
- Tamarind Hills Resort and Villas is a haven of luxury, comfort, and elegance
- Located on Ffryes Beach on the West Coast of Antigua
- USD 300,000 Share in Island Heights Limited, the developer and owner of Tamarind Hills
- USD 140,000 Repayment/Buyback over 5 years
- Buyback/Redemption secured by Bank Guarantee
- 7 Nights complimentary accommodation for 2 persons (blackout periods apply) during initial 5-year period
- Investment must be kept for at least 5 years
Benefit: Buyback arrangement provides the lowest cost investment option
Tamarind Hill Villas - Real Estate Investment Option
Tamarind Hills Antigua and Barbuda Real Estate Option Process
Processing time 6-12 Months
Due Diligence And Application
- Complete pre-assessment, KYC, and eligibility checks
- Complete all application forms, payment of legal and due diligence fees
Approval And Investment
- Upon approval, pay balance of the investment, passport fees, and other government fees
Citizenship
- Obtain the Certificate of Citizenship
- Issue passports for all family members
- The Applicant and all dependents must visit Antigua & Barbuda for at least 5 days within the first 5 years & swear an oath
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship‑by‑Investment Programme?
Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship‑by‑Investment Programme (“CIP”) offers eligible individuals and their families the opportunity to obtain full legal citizenship and passports upon making a qualifying significant investment in Antigua and Barbuda. Currently, there are four qualifying investment options: National Development Fund (USD 230,000 contribution for a family of up to 4; USD 10,000 for each additional dependent), University of West Indies (UWI) Development Fund (USD 260,000 contribution for a family of up to 6; USD 10,000 for each additional dependent), Real Estate (USD 300,000 minimum investment into an approved real estate project to be held for a minimum of 5 years).
Processing fees, due diligence fees, legal fees, government fees and bank fees are additional to the investment amounts above. More information is available on the official CIP website: https://cip.gov.ag/
Who is eligible to apply for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship?
To qualify for citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda, the primary applicant must be over 18 years old, of good character and must make an investment or contribution in one of the qualifying investment options.
Ineligible applicants are those who: provide false information on their application; are or have family members who are suffering from a contagious disease and/or have serious health problems, as stated by a medical practitioner; have not received a pardon, and have been convicted in any country, of an offence for which the maximum custodial penalty is in excess of 6 months imprisonment that is not considered as ‘spent’; are the subject of a criminal investigation; pose a national security risk to Antigua and Barbuda, or any other country; are involved in any activity likely to cause disrepute to Antigua and Barbuda; have been denied a visa to a country with which Antigua and Barbuda has visa‑free travel and who have not subsequently obtained a visa to the country that issued the denial.
Ineligible applicants are those who are nationals of Belarus and Russia. Restricted applicants are those who are nationals of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, and Sudan. Nationals of restricted countries are eligible to apply for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship if they migrated before the age of majority and/or have permanent residence in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, or USA for a period of not less than 10 years and maintain no economic ties to any restricted country.
Who qualifies as a dependent on an Antigua and Barbuda citizenship application?
The following dependents may be included in an application: spouse of the main applicant; dependent children of the main applicant or spouse up to 30 years old (need not be financially dependent); dependent children over 30 years old who are physically and/or mentally challenged, living with and fully supported by the main applicant; parents or grandparents of the main applicant or spouse above 55 years old living with and fully supported by the main applicant; unmarried siblings of the main applicant or the spouse.
Can dependents be added after approval of the main applicant for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship?
The following dependents can be added at any time after approval of the main applicant: a future spouse of the main applicant; a future spouse of dependent children where the dependent child is financially dependent on the main applicant; a future child of a dependent child.
What are the benefits of Antigua and Barbuda citizenship?
Antigua and Barbuda’s passport allows visa‑free travel to over 150 jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and the Schengen Area. Multiple citizenship is permitted and citizenship is valid for a lifetime and can be passed to subsequent generations.
What is the usual processing time for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship?
The processing time is approximately 6‑12 months including application preparation, approval, and issue of certificate of registration and passport.
Do I need to travel or reside in Antigua and Barbuda during the citizenship application process?
No, there is no requirement to travel or reside in Antigua and Barbuda prior to obtaining citizenship. However, citizens must spend at least 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda within 5 calendar years after obtaining citizenship and swear an Oath in Antigua.
Do I need to show the source of funds for my Antigua and Barbuda citizenship investment?
Yes, applicants are required to show that they have enough funds to make the investment and that the funds have been legally obtained. The type of documents required will vary depending on the source of the investment funds.
Can I use money gifted by a friend or family member for an Antigua and Barbuda citizenship investment?
Yes, applicants can include money that has been gifted by a friend or family member for the investment. In most cases, additional documents will be required from the sponsor regarding their source of funds. The type of documents required will vary depending on the source of the investment funds.
What is the Tamarind Hills real estate option for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship?
Tamarind Hills Resort and Villas is a luxury development located on Ffryes Beach on the West Coast of Antigua. Investors can acquire a USD 300,000 share in Island Heights Limited, the developer and owner of Tamarind Hills. This investment must be held for at least 5 years and includes a unique USD 140,000 buyback arrangement secured by a bank guarantee.
What are the benefits of investing in Tamarind Hills for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship?
Investors receive 7 nights complimentary accommodation for 2 persons (blackout periods apply) during the initial 5‑year period. The buyback arrangement provides the lowest cost investment option. Citizenship obtained through this investment allows visa‑free travel to over 150 jurisdictions, multiple citizenship, and a lifetime passport that can be passed to future generations.
What is the process for Tamarind Hills real estate investment for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship?
The process takes between 6‑12 months and includes pre‑assessment, KYC, and eligibility checks, completing all application forms, payment of legal and due diligence fees, and upon approval, payment of the balance of the investment, passport fees, and other government fees. Investors then obtain the Certificate of Citizenship and passports for all family members. The applicant and dependents must visit Antigua & Barbuda for at least 5 days within the first 5 years and swear an oath.
Is Harvey Law Group an authorized agent for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship?
Yes, Harvey Law Group is a government‑authorized agent for Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship‑by‑Investment Programme, assisting applicants with the full process. View the agent licence: Agent License PDF