Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda
Investment from
USD 230,000
Timeline
3–6 months
Visa-free access
151 countries
Residency required
5 days within 5 years of grant
Programme Overview
Antigua & Barbuda's flat per-application pricing makes it unusually economical for larger families — a household of four or six pays the same headline contribution. The University of the West Indies Fund option bundles processing into a single figure.
Antigua is also the only Caribbean CBI with a physical-presence condition: new citizens must spend at least five days in the country within the first five years to retain citizenship.
Key Benefits
Investment Details
National Development Fund contribution is USD 230,000 per application (single applicant or family). Processing is USD 10,000 (single) or USD 20,000 (family of up to 4), plus USD 10,000 per additional dependant. Due diligence and USD 300 passport fees are extra. Real estate from USD 300,000. UWI Fund is USD 260,000 inclusive of processing. Business from USD 1,500,000.
Investment Options
National Development Fund (NDF)
USD 230,000
Per application — the same contribution whether single or a family. Processing fees (USD 10,000 single / USD 20,000 family of up to 4, plus USD 10,000 per additional dependant), due diligence, and passport fees are extra.
University of the West Indies Fund
USD 260,000
Single bundled figure including processing for a family of up to six — often the best large-family value in the region.
Approved Real Estate
USD 300,000
Qualifying approved-development purchase; holding rules apply before resale.
Business Investment
USD 1,500,000
Direct investment in an approved business — or USD 400,000+ per investor within a qualifying joint group totalling USD 5,000,000.
Passport Mobility
Source: Henley Passport Index. Figures approximate and subject to change.
Application Process
Engage a licensed agent
Files go to the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) unit through authorised agents.
Documents
Standard package — police clearances, medicals, proof of funds, apostilles.
Due diligence & interview
Mandatory interview for applicants aged 16+.
Approval & investment
Approval in principle, then pay the contribution or complete the purchase.
Passport & visit requirement
Citizenship granted; schedule the 5-day visit within five years.
Eligibility & Disqualifiers
- Main applicant 18+, clean criminal record
- Verifiable source of funds
- Interview for applicants aged 16+
- Five-day physical-presence requirement within the first five years — unique among Caribbean CBIs
- Restricted nationalities apply — confirm the current list
Things to Know
Mandatory due-diligence interview applies to applicants aged 16+ before approval. No language requirement. New citizens must visit Antigua & Barbuda for at least 5 days within the first 5 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Antigua the best Caribbean option for large families?
Often. The NDF charge is per application rather than per person, and the UWI Fund bundles processing for families of up to six — compare against dependant-fee schedules elsewhere for your exact family size.
What is the 5-day residency requirement?
New citizens must spend at least five days in Antigua & Barbuda within the first five years of citizenship. It is a modest obligation but a real one — plan for it.
Is there an interview?
Yes — applicants aged 16+ attend a mandatory due-diligence interview, generally conducted virtually.
Programme Facts
- Programme type
- Citizenship by Investment
- Residency requirement
- 5 days within 5 years of grant
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, dependent children, parents, siblings under 18
- Tax benefits
- No personal income tax on foreign-source income
- Official source
- Government website
- Data checked
- 2026-09-29
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