Antigua and Barbuda

Citizenship by Investment

Minimum Investment

$100,000

Donation

Minimum Investment

$200,000

Real Estate

Time To Citizenship

3

Months

Visa-Free Access

150

Countries & Territories

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

There are three investment options which serve as a qualifier for the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship programme.

OPTION 1

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (NDF) CONTRIBUTION

  • Main applicant or a family of up to 4: USD 100,000
  • Family of 5 or more: USD 125,000

Government processing and due diligence fees apply.

OPTION 2

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

  • Minimum investment in an approved real estate project: USD 200,000

Government processing and due diligence fees apply.

OPTION 3

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES FUND (UWI) CONTRIBUTION

  • Family of 6: USD 150,000 (including processing fees)
  • Family of 7 or more: USD 165,000 (excluding processing fees)

Government processing and due diligence fees apply.

ANTIGUA CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS

Week 1-4

Profile Assessment& Preliminary Due Diligence Check
Retain IRC Invest & Payment % of the Legal Fee
Commence Government Document Collection

Week 4-16

Government % of Investment Amount Payment
File Government Submission
Government Due Diligence Checks

Week 16-17

Government Citizenship Approval
Government Investment Funds Transfer

Week 17-19

Citizenship Certificate Issuance
Passport Issuance

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