ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Citizenship by Investment
Program Type
Citizenship by Investment
Investment Type
donation, or real estate
Minimum investment
$230,000
Processing time
3-6 months
Visa-free travel
150 destinations
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda grants citizenship through the National Development Fund, a contribution to the University of the West Indies, or an approved real-estate purchase. The NDF donation of USD 230,000 covers the main applicant and up to three dependants.
Citizens spend five days in the country within the first five years.
Country
Capital
St. John’s
Language
English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Document
Antiguan and Barbudan passport
Population
About 100,000
Government type
Parliamentary democracy, Commonwealth realm
Why choose Antigua and Barbuda?
- A strong family price on the donation.
- Schengen and the United Kingdom.
- An English-speaking twin-island state.
- A short required visit rather than a life moved.
Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment
Benefits
- Citizenship and a passport.
- Family of four at USD 230,000 on the NDF.
- Schengen and UK travel.
- Dual nationality.
Qualifications
- Age 18 or over.
- Clean record.
- Qualifying contribution or purchase.
- Five days in Antigua within five years.
Family members
- Spouse.
- Children.
- Parents and grandparents in defined cases.
Step-by-step process
- Review.
- File with the CIU.
- Due diligence.
- Pay the contribution.
- Take the oath.
- Receive passports.
- Complete the five-day visit within five years.
Timeframe
Most files take three to six months.
|
Decision |
3–6 months |
|
Visit |
5 days within 5 years |
Documents
- Passport.
- Police certificates.
- Civil-status documents.
- Source of funds.
FAQs
Is a visit required?
Five days within the first five years.
What does USD 230,000 cover?
The main applicant and up to three dependants on the NDF.