Antigua and Barbuda Enforces 30-Day Residency for Citizenship Applicants After US Pressure

Antigua and Barbuda has enacted a 30-day physical residency requirement for citizenship-by-investment applicants, part of a wider Eastern Caribbean response to US scrutiny of the region’s “golden passport” programs. The shift follows tightened US visa terms for several CBI states and a push for stronger vetting and transparency.

The reforms aim to preserve the economic benefits of the programs while addressing security concerns raised by Washington and European institutions.

What this means for you: if you or relatives are considering Antigua and Barbuda citizenship, factor in the new in-country residency step, and watch how US reciprocity terms evolve for the wider OECS.

Source: IMI Daily, Travel And Tour World.