Antigua
About Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda are located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, Antigua is the larger of two islands.
The Islands ever increasing tourism is driven by its idyllic shorelines, emerald lagoons, rich historic architecture and charming villages
The Island attracts many Hollywood stars with investors such as Robert De Niro and Sir Richard Brandson. Visitors flock from miles to take part in its famous yachting communities.
Even with its increase in tourism, Antigua hosts 365 beaches in Antigua, one for each day of the year ensures, visitors are certain to find their own taste of tropical paradise.
Facts
POPULATION
91,000 inhabitants descended from different ethnic backgrounds, including Afro-Caribbean, European and Middle Eastern.
CAPITAL
St. Johns on the island of Antigua
AREA
The island of Antigua is approximately 280 square kilometers, while Barbuda is 161 square kilometers.
CLIMATE
With its typically tropical maritime climate, visitors can expect low humidity throughout the year. The average daily temperature is around 27 degrees Celsius and average rainfall is 114 centimeters.
Language
English
Religion
Predominantly Christian
Head of State
Queen of England
Prime Minister
Honorable Gaston Browne
Location
AIR TRAVEL
The VC Bird International Airport is located on the island of Antigua, approximately 14 kilometers from the Resort. A new terminal is nearing completion which will help to continue expand arrivals beyond the current 850,000.
Citizenship
LWP has received approval from the government of Antigua and Barbuda that The Amavi Beach Resort & Spa is entitled to offer a select group of investors the opportunity to participate in the CIP Programme.
The CI Programme requires a person to make a significant economic contribution to the country. In exchange, and subject to application procedures, including thorough background checks, the applicants and their families are granted citizenship.
To qualify to participate for the CI Programme, an applicant must be 18 years of age, meet the application requirements, make an investment starting at US $400,000 into a qualified project and hold the investment for a minimum period of five (5) years.
Project Participation
Investors wishing to benefit from the CI Programme are offered an opportunity to invest in the New Coconut Beach Club Resort.
Indicative costs associated with the CI Programme are in US$ as follows:
| Schedule of Fees | USD* |
|---|---|
| Government fee – Principal Applicant Plus 3 Dependents | $50,000 |
| Government fee – Each Additional Dependent | $15,000 |
| Due diligence fee – Principal Applicant | $7,500 |
| Due diligence fee – Spouse | $7,500 |
| Due diligence fee – Dependent child aged 0-11 | $0 |
| Due diligence fee – Dependent child aged 12-17 | $2,000 |
| Due diligence fee – Dependent child aged 18-28 | $4,000 |
| Due diligence fee – Dependent parent aged over 65 | $4,000 |
| Passport fee – each person | $300 |
Visa free and visa on arrival
*in addition to the below there are a further number of countries which allow entry upon e-visa
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