On July 11, Mr. Gaston Browne, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, met with Dr. Winner Xing, President of Worldway Immigration Group, who was visiting at the invitation of the Prime Minister's Office. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on how to improve and promote the newly launched Antigua and Barbuda Investment Citizenship Program.
Dr. Winner Xing, President of Worldway, proposed several suggestions for improving the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Citizenship Program, including the elimination of residency requirements, reduction of government fees, and enhancement of approval efficiency. Prime Minister Browne listened attentively to Dr. Winner Xing's suggestions, believing that these recommendations would help improve the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Citizenship Program, and stated that he would carefully study these suggestions at a meeting scheduled for July 14, three days later.
Subsequently, one month later, on August 18, the new regulations were passed by the House of Representatives and were awaiting formal approval from the Senate. The main changes in the new policy include:
● The investment amount through fund donation has been reduced from at least $250,000 to at least $200,000;
● When applying as a family (through investment funds or real estate), the government application fee for the main applicant and their spouse is $50,000 each for up to four people, while the other two accompanying family members are exempt from government application fees;
● The residency requirement has been changed from a minimum of 35 days within five years in Antigua to a minimum of 5 days within five years.
Advantages of the Antigua and Barbuda Passport Program:
1. No-risk investment immigration: approval first, investment later;
2. Obtain a passport in one step, with the ability to travel freely to the United Kingdom, Canada, and many other Commonwealth countries, and visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 131 countries, including all Schengen countries. When applying for a U.S. visa, a multiple-entry visa valid for 10 years is generally issued;
3. Quick and simple application process: no background requirements, approval can be obtained within 2-3 months after application;
4. One application benefits four generations: spouse, children, parents, and grandparents can all apply together;
5. Dual citizenship is allowed, and applicants are not required to report to their original country of nationality;
6. Favorable tax system, with no property tax, income tax, or inheritance tax. A financial center in the Caribbean, ideal for business expansion;
7. Enjoy the benefits of Commonwealth countries, and receive free British-style education from primary to high school in Antigua and Barbuda;
8. A paradise for vacation, with a beautiful environment and a high quality of life.
