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Citizenship by investment

Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment

Best-value family programme: one $230,000 contribution covers any family size.

Minimum investment
US$230,000
Visa waiver destinations
154
Processing
8 months
Visit / stay
5 days within the first 5 years

Buy online · 2026

Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment

Apply for Antigua & Barbuda CIP programme today. Minimum investment US$230,000, handled by a licensed advisor.

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Passport8 months

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme, launched in 2013, is the Caribbean's best-value option for families. A single US$230,000 contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) covers the whole family, whatever its size. Alternatives include the University of the West Indies Fund (US$260,000 for families of six or more), approved real estate from US$300,000, or a business investment from US$1.5 million.

Applications are processed by the Citizenship by Investment Unit in around 8 months. Citizens need to spend just five days in Antigua & Barbuda within the first five years.

Key benefits

  1. One fixed US$230,000 NDF contribution covers the entire family, regardless of family size
  2. Visa waiver, visa-on-arrival or eTA access to 154 destinations, including the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Singapore and China
  3. Wide family inclusion: spouse, children, parents and siblings (conditions apply)
  4. Minimal residence: only 5 days in the country within the first 5 years
  5. No personal income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax or wealth tax
  6. Dual citizenship is permitted – you keep your current nationality
  7. No language, education or management-experience requirement
  8. Recoverable real estate route from US$300,000, including joint investments
  9. University of the West Indies Fund option for large families
  10. Lifetime citizenship that passes to future generations
  11. Stable English-speaking Commonwealth democracy with a common law legal system

Investment options

National Development Fund (NDF)

Fixed contribution, same for any family size.

US$230,000

University of the West Indies Fund

Family of 6+, processing fees included.

US$260,000

Approved real estate

Joint investment possible (each contributes $300,000).

US$300,000

Business investment

Single investor; joint $5M with at least $400k each.

US$1.5M

Government & due diligence fees

Government processing fee – family of up to 4US$20,000
Processing fee – each additional personUS$10,000
Due diligence – main applicantUS$8,500
Due diligence – spouseUS$5,000
Due diligence – dependant 18+US$4,000
Due diligence – dependant 12–17US$2,000

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse, children, parents and siblings (conditions apply)
Visit or residence
5 days within the first 5 years
Processing time
8 months
  • Contribution fixed regardless of family size
  • Passport renewable for $350
  • Visa waiver UK and Schengen access
  • Regional ECCIRA regulator launching 2026

Antigua & Barbuda passport: travel access

154destinations without a visa in advance

Visa waiver, visa on arrival or electronic travel authorisation (eTA), per the Henley Passport Index. eVisas are not counted.

  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • United Kingdom – no visa in advance
  • Ireland – no visa in advance
  • Canada – visa required
  • United States – visa required
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – visa required
  • South Korea – no visa in advance
  • Brazil – no visa in advance
  • Russia – no visa in advance
  • China – no visa in advance
  • United Arab Emirates – visa required
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • Australia – visa required
  • New Zealand – visa required
Show visa waiver countries

Albania · Andorra · Angola · Armenia · Austria · Bahamas · Bangladesh · Barbados · Belarus · Belgium · Belize · Bolivia · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Botswana · Brazil · Bulgaria · Burundi · Cambodia · Cape Verde · Chile · China · Colombia · Comoros · Costa Rica · Croatia · Cuba · Cyprus · Czech Republic · Denmark · Djibouti · Dominica · Dominican Republic · Ecuador · Egypt · El Salvador · Estonia · Eswatini · Fiji · Finland · France · Gambia · Georgia · Germany · Greece · Grenada · Guatemala · Guinea-Bissau · Guyana · Haiti · Honduras · Hungary · Iceland · Iran · Ireland · Italy · Jamaica · Jordan · Kenya · Kiribati · South Korea · Laos · Latvia · Lebanon · Lesotho · Liechtenstein · Lithuania · Luxembourg · Madagascar · Malawi · Malaysia · Maldives · Malta · Mauritius · Micronesia · Moldova · Monaco · Montenegro · Mozambique · Nepal · Netherlands · Nicaragua · North Macedonia · Norway · Palau · Panama · Papua New Guinea · Peru · Philippines · Poland · Portugal · Qatar · Romania · Russia · Rwanda · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Saint Lucia · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Samoa · San Marino · Senegal · Serbia · Seychelles · Sierra Leone · Singapore · Slovakia · Slovenia · Solomon Islands · South Africa · Spain · Sri Lanka · Suriname · Sweden · Switzerland · Tanzania · Timor-Leste · Trinidad and Tobago · Tunisia · Tuvalu · Uganda · Ukraine · United Kingdom · Uzbekistan · Vanuatu · Vatican City · Venezuela · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Count: Henley Passport Index, updated 3 Oct 2026 (227 destinations incl. territories). Country list: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for Antigua and Barbuda citizens (sovereign countries only). Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment: FAQ

How much does the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment cost?

The minimum investment is US$230,000. Available options: National Development Fund (NDF) (US$230,000); University of the West Indies Fund (US$260,000); Approved real estate (US$300,000); Business investment (US$1.5M). Government and due diligence fees are charged on top – see the fee table above. The investment is paid directly to the government or approved project, never to us.

How long does the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment take?

Processing typically takes 8 months from submission of a complete application. Your advisor gives you a personal timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Spouse, children, parents and siblings (conditions apply). Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in Antigua & Barbuda?

Just once when you renew your passport. You have to spend 5 days within the first 5 years. Rules change from time to time.

How many countries can I visit with a visa waiver on a Antigua & Barbuda passport?

A Antigua & Barbuda passport gives visa waiver, visa-on-arrival or eTA access to 127 destinations. See the travel access section above for the full list and key destinations.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: Antigua & Barbuda CIU.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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