Organisation : Department of Immigration
Facility Name : Citizenship Permit
Country : Antigua & Barbuda
Website : https://immigration.gov.ag/frequently-asked-questions/citizenship-permit-faqs/
How To Apply For Citizenship Permit in Antigua & Barbuda?
An application for citizenship can be made to the Passport Office on Queen Elizabeth Highway.
Related / Similar Facility : Antigua & Barbuda Resident Permit
Documents Required For Citizenship Interview
You are required to bring the following documentation with you on the day of your interview with the Immigration Department:
** Receipt issued by the Passport Office
** Copy of the BIO page of passport(s) and all other pages with Immigration stamps.
** All passports while resident in Antigua and Barbuda.
** Local Antigua and Barbuda Police Record.
** A copy of your birth certificate.
** A copy of your Marriage certificate (If Married).
** A Police Record from any country that you have lived in for six months or more.
** Copies of arrears receipts.
FAQ On Citizenship Permit
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Citizenship Permit
Q. I don’t have the original passport that shows my first arrival date into Antigua and Barbuda. What should I do?
A. You should request a letter stating this information from the Immigration Department. There is a fee attached to this request because of the research process.
Q. I have now made my application for citizenship with the Passport Office, the receipt says that I should report to the Immigration Department in a month. Do I report to the Immigration Department on the date specified on the receipt?
A. No. You can call or visit the Immigration Department to make an appointment as soon as you receive the receipt from making the application.
Q. I am married to a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda for over three (3) years, am I required to go the Immigration Department for an interview?
A. No. The Immigration Department does not conduct interviews with applicants who have applied on the grounds of marriage.
Q. I am a citizen of an OECS Member States and have an indefinite stay in my passport. I have been living in Antigua and Barbuda for over seven (7) years, am I automatically eligible for citizenship?
A. No. As a citizen applicant, you are required to complete the process to obtain citizenship.
Q. I am not certain if I am eligible to apply for citizenship. Can the Immigration Department advise me of my eligibility before I proceed to apply?
A. Yes. An interview Officer can research and check your file to inform you of your eligibility. A fee will be applied for the research.
Q. I received a Local Police Record two (2) weeks ago. Can I use that report on the day of my citizenship interview?
A. No. Police reports are valid for 24 hours only.