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PROGRAMA DE CIDADANIA POR INVESTIMENTO DE ANTÍGUA E BARBUDA

PROGRAMA DE CIDADANIA POR INVESTIMENTO

1. O QUE É O PROGRAMA DE CIDADANIA POR INVESTIMENTO?

O Programa de Cidadania por Investimento de Antígua e Barbuda (CIP) oferece a indivíduos elegíveis e suas famílias a oportunidade de obtenção de cidadania legal plena e passaportes através da realização de investimento significativo qualificável em Antígua e Barbuda.

Atualmente, existem quatro opções de investimento qualificáveis:

Fundo de Desenvolvimento Nacional

– US$ 100 mil de contribuição por uma família de até 4 membros

– US$ 125 mil de contribuição por uma família de 5 membros ou mais

Imobiliário

– US$ 400 mil de investimento em projeto imobiliário aprovado a ser mantido por um mínimo de cinco anos

– US$ 200 mil por candidato em um investimento conjunto

Investimento empresarial

– US$ 1,5 milhão de investimento como único investidor em uma empresa qualificável

– US$ 400 mil por candidato em um investimento conjunto em uma empresa qualificável totalizando o mínimo de US$ 5 milhões

Processamento, devida diligência e taxas governamentais são adicionais e não estão incluídos nos valores de investimentos citados acima. Consulte uma tabela atual de taxas do Caribe para obter um orçamento mais abrangente e personalizado.

To qualify for citizenship, the primary applicant must be over 18 years old, of good character, without a criminal record, and 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
• 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.

Restricted applicants are those who are nationals of:

• Afghanistan
• Iran
• Iraq
• North Korea
• Somalia
• Yemen
• Sudan

Nationals of the listed restricted countries are eligible to apply for citizenship through the Antigua and Barbuda CIP if they meet the following:

• Migrated before the age or 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.

• Spouse of the main applicant
• Dependent children of the main applicant or spouse up to 28 years old (proof of full-time attendance at a recognized educational institution required for children between 18-28 years old)
• Dependent children at least 18 years old and physically and/or mentally challenged who are living with and fully supported by the main applicant
• Parents or grandparents of the main applicant or spouse above 58 years old living with and fully supported by the main applicant

Antigua and Barbuda’s passport allows visa-free travel to 165 countries including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and the Schengen Area. A full list can be accessed on the CIP website here: https://cip.gov.ag/visa-free-countries-list/

Dual citizenship is permitted and citizenship is valid for a lifetime.

The processing time is approximately 6 months.

No, there is no requirement to travel or reside in Antigua prior to obtaining citizenship. However, citizens should spend at least 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda within 5 calendar years after obtaining citizenship.

Yes, applicants are required to show that they have enough funds to make the investment. The type of documents required will vary depending on the source of the investment funds.

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.