Antigua and Barbuda Ranked Fourth Globally in 2024 Citizenship by Investment Index
Antigua and Barbuda has achieved a fourth-place ranking in the 2024 Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Index, tying with Saint Lucia among Caribbean nations.
The recently released report, authored by global research consultant James McKay and published in September 2024 by McKay Research, evaluated the performance of CBI programs worldwide. The index ranks programs based on nine pillars, including living standards, freedom of movement, investment thresholds, and due diligence—factors deemed essential for individuals seeking alternative citizenship.
This year’s CBI Index included 12 countries with active programs: Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, Austria, Malta, Türkiye, Egypt, Cambodia, Vanuatu, and Jordan. St. Kitts and Nevis topped the list, followed by Dominica and Grenada. Antigua and Barbuda’s fourth-place finish reflects its robust program that emphasizes transparency, adaptability, and inclusivity, particularly in its family-friendly policies and rigorous compliance practices.
A highlight of Antigua and Barbuda’s success has been its commitment to regional cooperation through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed with other Caribbean nations. Effective June 2024, this MoA established a minimum investment threshold of $200,000 and created standardized information-sharing protocols across the region to enhance due diligence measures. Antigua and Barbuda’s adherence to these standards, including mandatory applicant interviews, has contributed to its strong ranking in the CBI Index, underscoring its role as a leader in the Caribbean for program integrity.
Antigua and Barbuda’s program is also distinguished by its flexibility for families, allowing dependents up to age 30, along with parents, grandparents, and siblings, to be included in applications. This policy, combined with a minimal residency requirement of five days within five years, makes the country particularly attractive for investors seeking second citizenship that benefits the entire family.
“With a highly accommodating application structure that allows for siblings, parents, and grandparents of both the main applicant or their spouse, Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada again have the most family-friendly programmes for the 2024 CBI Index. In addition to increasing the age limit for main applicant dependants from under 18 years to up to 30 years, Antigua and Barbuda has now also removed age restrictions for physically or mentally incapacitated dependants as of August 2024.”
St. Kitts and Nevis maintains its joint fourth rank with Vanuatu with seven points. Egypt and Türkiye retain a score of five. While Türkiye allows a spouse to obtain citizenship with the main applicant, children 18 or over can only be included based on a medical condition. Conversely, Egypt allows those 18 or over to be included with few restrictions, but a spouse only receives their citizenship two years after the main applicant. Austria and Jordan remain on four, with stringent dependency requirements for the eligibility of certain family members. Cambodia ranks last as it only allows the applicant’s spouse and children under 18 to be included in an application.
With the global demand for secure and stable citizenship options on the rise, Antigua and Barbuda’s ranking in the 2024 CBI Index highlights the country’s commitment to regulatory excellence, family inclusivity, and international cooperation, positioning it as a top choice for high-net-worth individuals worldwide.
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