Caribbean · Commonwealth nation
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
Exceptional value for families — the donation route covers a family of up to four for the same fee, with strong visa-free travel and a minimal 5-day residency requirement over 5 years.
- Investment from
- $230,000
- Processing time
- 4–6 months
- Visa-free access
- ~151 destinations
- Dual citizenship
- Permitted
- Residency required
- 5 days within 5 years
- Family cost advantage
- Included up to 4
About the program
Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment programme, launched in 2013, is administered by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). It is widely recognised as one of the best-value CBI options for families — the base donation fee covers a family of up to four.
The Antigua and Barbuda passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to approximately 151 destinations, including the UK, the Schengen Area, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Key benefits
What you actually get.
Best value for families
Base fee covers up to a family of four on the donation route.
Visa-free to UK and Schengen
~151 destinations visa-free or visa-on-arrival.
Minimal residency
Just 5 days spent in Antigua within the first 5 years.
Commonwealth membership
Additional privileges across Commonwealth countries.
Investment options
Three ways to qualify.
Choose the investment route that fits your goals and family situation. Figures are indicative starting points — ask us for a detailed quote.
National Development Fund (NDF)
From $230,000
Non-refundable government contribution, covering a family of up to four.
Approved real estate
From $300,000
Government-approved real estate project, held for a minimum of 5 years.
University of the West Indies Fund
From $260,000
Contribution supporting the regional university — covers a family of six, with one year of tuition included for one member.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
- Main applicant aged 18 or older
- Clean criminal record
- Source-of-funds confirmation
- Good health
- Willingness to spend 5 days in Antigua within 5 years
Family inclusion
Who you can include.
Antigua and Barbuda is structured around family — three generations on a single file.
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Children under 30
- Parents and grandparents aged 55+
- Unmarried siblings of the main applicant or spouse
Required documents
What we will need from you.
We handle translation, certification, and apostilles — you just provide the originals.
- Valid passport copies
- Birth and marriage certificates
- Police clearance certificates
- Medical certificate
- Professional and bank references
- Source-of-funds documentation
- Six passport-sized photographs
How it works
Step by step, from first call to passport.
- 01
Consultation
Case review and investment choice.
- 02
File preparation
Document collection and certification.
- 03
Submission
Filed with the Antigua CIU.
- 04
Due diligence
Background check.
- 05
Approval in principle
Government confirms, subject to investment.
- 06
Investment & passport
Contribution paid, passport issued.
- 07
Residency visit
5 days in Antigua scheduled within the first 5 years.
Common questions
About Antigua and Barbuda.
- The donation fee covers a family of four, and the UWI option covers six. This dramatically lowers the per-person cost for larger applications.
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Ready to start your Antigua and Barbuda application?
A free consultation to confirm your eligibility, map the timeline, and prepare a tailored cost breakdown.