Nowadays a strong passport and a high level of global mobility are considered a significant advantage. There are more than 150 Antigua and Barbuda visa-free countries, providing citizens with great travel opportunities without the need for lengthy visa applications.
In this article, we’ll cover the main advantages of Antigua and Barbuda citizenship, a list of visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eVisa countries, and explain the 4 main options to apply for citizenship.
- Global mobility and visa-free countries for Antigua and Barbuda come with benefits like business efficiency, advanced healthcare system access, and advanced educational opportunities.
- Some Antigua and Barbuda passport visa-free countries include Austria, Belgium, Belize, Dominica, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
- Antigua and Barbuda provides visa-on-arrival or eVisa access to countries like Armenia, Bolivia, Nepal, Jordan, and Sri Lanka.
- Countries that require a visa to enter their territory for Antigua and Barbuda visitors, include the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- There are 4 main options to apply for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship. These are: citizenship by descent, citizenship by marriage, citizenship by naturalization, and citizenship by investment.
Global Mobility and Visa-Free Travel for Antigua and Barbuda Citizens
Having a mobility score of 153, Antigua and Barbuda is considered to have the 27th strongest passport in the world. Granting your citizens with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to many countries comes with advantages like:
Business Efficiency
Business owners and top managers can attend meetings, conferences, and events without waiting for visa approval. As an entrepreneur, with this, you can make sure that you won’t lose any business opportunities that are connected with global mobility.
Advanced Healthcare Access
People who have Antigua and Barbuda citizenship, benefit from the worldwide healthcare system. Other countries’ medical facilities work without any delays caused by visa requirements.
Advanced Educational Opportunities
Families and students who are looking for advanced educational opportunities will face many open doors thanks to the Antigua and Barbuda passport. Citizens of this country will have easier access to visa-free countries’ educational systems.
Visa-Free Countries
As mentioned before, Antigua and Barbuda passport holders benefit from having access to 138 countries. Here are more details about them:
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Visa-on-Arrival and eVisa Options
Before applying for citizenship by investment in Antigua and Barbuda, it’s important to learn about Antigua and Barbuda visa-free countries, as well as the ones that are visa-on-arrival or need an eVisa.
eVisa countries include:
Countries that issue visa-on-arrival, are:
The key benefits of visa-on-arrival and eVisa travel are:
- Fast processing and hassle-free traveling
- Wider mobility
- Lower fees compared to the traditional visa
- More convenience as online applications take less time
Countries That Require Visa for Antigua and Barbuda Citizens
The remaining countries require Antigua and Barbuda citizens to have a visa before entering their territory.
How to Obtain Citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda
There are several options that open the doors to Antigua And Barbuda citizenship. As a foreigner, you’ll have the following primary methods:
1. Citizenship by Descent
If at least one of your parents or grandparents has Antigua and Barbuda roots and you can prove it, you’ll have an opportunity to become a citizen. The applicants are usually required to provide the following documents:
- An application form
- A valid passport
- A birth certificate
- Birth certificates of the parents or grandparents who have Antigua and Barbuda citizenship
- Passport-sized photos
2. Citizenship by Marriage
Another way to acquire Antigua and Barbuda citizenship is by getting married to a citizen. As an applicant, first of all, you need to be married to an Antigua and Barbuda national for at least 3 years. The basic required documents are:
- An application form
- A valid passport
- A birth certificate
- A marriage certificate
- Passport-sized photos
3. Citizenship by Naturalisation
The longest way to get Antigua and Barbuda citizenship is by naturalization. To be eligible, you need to live 5-7 years in the country before applying for citizenship. Afterward, you’ll need to reside there for 12 more months. Here’s the list of the basic documents that are needed:
- An application form
- A valid passport
- A birth certificate
- A marriage certificate, if any
- Clean criminal record
- Bank statements
- Passport-sized photos
4. Citizenship by Investment
Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment program launched in 2013 and offers 4 different investment options. Depending on the option, the minimum investment and fees will vary. Let’s have a look at each of these options:
Non-refundable Contribution to National Development Fund: The investor needs to contribute to industries like healthcare, education, and agriculture with at least $230,000.
Here’s a list of fees depending on a number of applicants:
Single Applicant
Processing Fee: $10,000
Due Diligence: $8,500
Other Fees: ~$2,400
Married Couple
Processing Fee: $20,000
Due Diligence: $13,500
Other Fees: ~$2,700
Family of 4
Processing Fee: $20,000
Due Diligence: $8,500 for the investor
$5,000 for the spouse
$2,000 for each family member aged 12 to 17
$4,000 for each family member over 18
Other Fees: ~$3,300
Family of 5+
Processing Fee: $20,000 for a family of 4 (+ $10,000 for each additional member)
Due Diligence: $8,500 for the investor
$5,000 for the spouse
$2,000 for each family member aged 12 to 17
$4,000 for each family member over 18
Other Fees: ~$3,600
Non-refundable Donation to a Higher Educational Institution: This option requires at least 6 family members in one application. Applicants need to make at least $260,000 donation.
尽职调查： 投资者 8,500 美元
为配偶提供 5,000 美元
每位 12 至 17 岁的家庭成员 2,000 美元
每位 18 岁以上的家庭成员 4,000 美元
其他费用： 约 2,400 美元
房地产投资： 作为申请人，您需要在房地产上投资至少30万美元。从清单中购买房产很重要 政府批准的房地产。
单一申请人
手续费： 10,000 美元
尽职调查： 8,500 美元
其他费用： 约 2,400 美元
已婚夫妇
手续费： 20,000 美元
尽职调查： 13,500 美元
其他费用： 约 2,700 美元
四口之家
手续费： 20,000 美元
尽职调查： 投资者 8,500 美元
为配偶提供 5,000 美元
每位 12 至 17 岁的家庭成员可获得 2,000 美元
每位 18 岁以上的家庭成员可获得 4,000 美元
其他费用： ~3,300 美元
一家五口以上
手续费： 4 口之家 20,000 美元（每增加一名成员 10,000 美元）
尽职调查： 投资者 8,500 美元
为配偶提供 5,000 美元
每位 12 至 17 岁的家庭成员可获得 2,000 美元
每位 18 岁以上的家庭成员可获得 4,000 美元
其他费用： ~3,600 美元
商业投资： 作为投资者，申请人有两种主要的商业投资选择。要么他/她至少可以花费150万美元在安提瓜和巴布达发展一家公司，要么进行至少500万美元的集体投资，每位投资者至少可以投资40万美元。
手续费： 20,000 美元
尽职调查： 19,500 美元
其他费用： ~3,300 美元
在选择了最合适的选项来申请安提瓜和巴布达护照之后，您还需要查看资格标准。要点是：
- 申请人必须年满18岁，
- 申请人需要有无犯罪记录，
- 申请人需要有足够的资金证明，
- 申请人必须没有严重的疾病，
- 主申请人的配偶需要没有犯罪记录，
- 对于子女，如果他们有精神或身体上的残障并且得到主申请人的全力支持，则没有年龄限制，
- 父母或祖父母必须年满55岁，并且完全依赖主申请人。如果他们有精神或身体上的残障并得到主申请人的全力支持，他们也没有任何年龄限制，
- 兄弟姐妹必须是未婚的，如果未满18岁，则必须征得父母或监护人的同意。
下一步，你需要联系 专业代理，他将指导你完成整个申请流程。
Mirabello Consultancy如何帮助您获得安提瓜和巴布达公民身份
通过联系 米拉贝洛咨询公司，您将获得自己的个性化咨询。首先，我们的代理人将帮助您了解资格标准以及获得公民身份所需的具体条件。我们将评估您是否符合要求。然后，我们将引导您了解有助于您获得公民身份的选项。之后，我们将考虑投资选择。无论是国家发展基金捐款还是 房地产投资，我们的代理商将探索每个细节，让您做出深思熟虑的决定。最后，在申请过程中，我们将指导您完成文书工作的准备和提交。
安提瓜和巴布达政府实行严格的尽职调查程序，将公民身份传递给真正应得的申请人。由于我们的机构了解尽职调查程序，我们将帮助您为这一步骤以及可能出现的所有挑战做好准备。
安提瓜和巴布达公民身份为其护照持有人提供了许多机会。无论是在业务效率、医疗保健还是教育方面，这本强有力的护照所带来的好处都是无价的。有多种申请公民身份的选择，欢迎个人和家庭获得世界上第24强的护照。
常见问题
安提瓜和巴布达的投资入籍计划于2013年启动，旨在吸引外国投资者为其经济做出贡献。作为申请人，您需要在以下4种选择之一中投资至少23万美元：向州立或大学基金捐款，购买房地产和商业投资。作为交易所，如果您符合资格标准，您将获得公民身份。
安提瓜和巴布达通过投资计划提供最快、最简单的公民身份之一。获得公民身份通常需要4-5个月。
是的，对于美国和加拿大，安提瓜和巴布达公民都需要签证。
作为投资公民身份计划的申请人，您可以在申请中添加您的家庭成员作为受抚养人。最多四口之家的投资金额必须至少为23万美元。
