Application Process

Application Process & Services

Professional support from engagement through passport delivery

Step by Step

Six-Step Application Process

Typical overall timeline: 5–8 months

1

Engagement & Document Preparation

Sign the service agreement and prepare application documents with professional legal review.

Approximately 2–4 weeks
2

Submit the Application

Pay the initial government, due-diligence, legal and property deposit fees where applicable.

Initial Review & Submission
3

Due Diligence

The Citizenship by Investment Unit conducts due diligence on applicants, source of funds and criminal history.

Official Compliance Review
4

Approval in Principle

The Citizenship by Investment Unit may issue approval in principle after document review and due diligence.

60–90 Working Days
5

Complete the Investment

Complete the contribution or real-estate balance after approval in principle.

Within 30 Days of Approval
6

Certificate & Passport Delivery

Citizenship certificates and passports are produced and delivered by secure international courier.

Production and Delivery: 2–4 Weeks
Success Cases

Citizenship Approval Documents

Professional and Compliant Processing

After a complete application is submitted, approval in principle may be issued in 60–90 working days.

Official Approval-in-Principle Letter

Investment is completed after approval

Official Citizenship Certificate

Formal evidence of citizenship

Antigua Passport

Access to 140+ destinations

Approval letter, citizenship certificate and passport samples

Approval letter, citizenship certificate and passport samples

Local Support

Local Settlement Services

With 30 years in the Caribbean, our locally established team provides practical post-approval support in Antigua.

Company Registration

Support with local company registration, business address and annual compliance services.

Bank Account Support

Support with eligible local company or personal bank-account applications and multi-currency settlement.

Driving Licence Support

Local guidance for training and Antigua driving-licence applications.

Local Records & Documentation

Support with eligible social-security, tax-number and local address documentation.

Oath & Notarial Support

Guidance for the oath appointment, passport renewal, replacement and police-certificate requests.

Airport & Arrival Support

Airport reception, local orientation and property-viewing support.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Integrated support after approval

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