{"id":36752,"date":"2021-06-06T15:32:56","date_gmt":"2021-06-06T11:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoryandpartners.com\/?p=36752"},"modified":"2021-06-06T15:32:56","modified_gmt":"2021-06-06T11:32:56","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-obtain-citizenship-by-investment-in-antigua-and-barbuda-less-time-than-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.savoryandparnters.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-obtain-citizenship-by-investment-in-antigua-and-barbuda-less-time-than-you-think\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take to Obtain Citizenship by Investment in Antigua and Barbuda? \u2013 Less Time Than You Think!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Next to the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Commonwealth of Dominica<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>St. Lucia<\/span><\/span><\/a>, Antigua and Barbuda offer one of the most affordable paths to a second passport in both the Caribbean and the world.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>And not only is it one of the cheapest Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs on the market, but it\u2019s also one of the quickest.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This article explores how long it takes to\u00a0obtain\u00a0<\/span>Citizenship by Investment in Antigua and Barbuda<\/span><\/a>,<\/span>\u00a0the steps to be taken and the benefits that are waiting for you at the end.<\/span><\/p>\n

In This Article:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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  1. How long is the application process?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. What is the step-by-step procedure?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. How can you benefit from Antigua and Barbuda citizenship?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Book a free consultation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How Long Is The Application Process?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

    Caribbean CBI programs are renowned worldwide for their fast and efficient application processes \u2013 Antigua and Barbuda is no exception. The entire procedure, from start to finish, takes\u00a0<\/span><\/span>just 3 to 4 months<\/span><\/span> \u2013 making it one of the quickest routes to a second passport for high-net-worth individuals.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    All that is required from foreign nationals is to meet the minimum requirement and to make one of two investment options. These are:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    1. Donation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Investors can opt to make a minimum one-time contribution of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>USD 100,000<\/span><\/span><\/strong> to Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s National Development Fund (NDF)<\/a>, which will be used to further develop the country\u2019s economy and infrastructure.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    2. Real Estate<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

    The second option available to investors is a real estate investment. A minimum of\u00a0<\/span>USD 400,000\u00a0<\/span><\/b>must be invested in government-approved real estate projects.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    If applying through a joint investment (2 individual investors with their families), the investment amount can be split \u2013 amounting to\u00a0<\/span>USD 200,000\u00a0<\/span><\/b>per main applicant.\u202f<\/span>Investors can regain their investment by reselling the property after the required holding period of 5 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Please note:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>The qualifying investment is not the only cost that will be charged to investors when applying to the CBI program. In addition to the investment, there are government processing fees, professional fees and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>other costs associated with all options<\/span><\/span><\/a>. When using\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Savory & Partners<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0as your trusted agent, you will be supplied with a fully itemised quotation with no hidden costs<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    What Is The Step-By-Step Procedure?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

    Now that you are aware of how long it takes to obtain Antigua and Barbuda citizenship, let\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><\/span>look at the steps you\u2019ll need to take<\/span><\/span><\/a> to achieve it:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 1: Pre-Approval<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

    When choosing Savory & Partners as your government-approved agent, we\u2019ll pre-screen a copy of your passport for pre-approval from the government of Antigua and Barbuda.\u202f <\/span><\/span>At this point, a down payment of the professional fees is required to open your application, and you can expect a response in 24-48 hours.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 2: Prepare Documents<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

    You\u2019ll be given a detailed checklist of documents that you\u2019ll need to provide with your application. Your authorised agent will aid you in collecting all the necessary documents and prepare all the paperwork during this time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Our experts speak more than 25 languages collectively, and will assist in translating any necessary documentation should you need it.<\/p><\/div>\n

    Step 3: Submitting Your Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Your application will then be submitted together with the due diligence fees to the Citizenship by Investment Unit<\/a>. <\/span><\/span>If your chosen investment is the real estate option, you\u2019ll need to reserve a property at this time. Please note, that the real estate investment is fully refundable in the unlikely case your application does not get approved.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 4: Waiting For Approval<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Once completed, the due diligence report will be issued to the government of Antigua and Barbuda. Based on the findings in the report, the government will make its decision on your citizenship application.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 5: Payments<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

    When your application is approved, you will then be invited to pay the one-time contribution to the NDF or settle the balance of your real estate purchase.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 6: Tying Up Loose Ends<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Before your citizenship certificate and passport are issued, you will need to pay the balance of the professional fees. Upon completion, both your citizenship certificate and passport will then be couriered to you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    How Can You Benefit From Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n