About
Why Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island Caribbean nation east of Puerto Rico. The Citizenship by Investment Programme was launched in 2013 under the Citizenship by Investment Act and has become one of the region's most family-friendly options.
The defining feature is the family-of-four rate: a single $230,000 contribution to the National Development Fund covers a primary applicant plus up to three dependents (typically spouse and two children under 18). This is the most competitive family pricing among Caribbean CBI programs.
The Antiguan passport ranks 27th in the 2024 Henley Passport Index with 153 visa-free destinations including the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the full CARICOM bloc.
Antigua imposes a unique but light physical-presence requirement: 5 days of physical presence in the country at any time within the first 5 years of citizenship. Most clients combine this with a family vacation.
Investment routes
How the investment works.
3 routes are available. Pick the one that fits your goals.
Donation
National Development Fund (NDF) — family of up to 4
From
$230,000
Non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund. Family rate of $230,000 covers a primary applicant plus up to three dependents.
- RecoverableNo — non-refundable
Benefits
What citizenship unlocks.
153 visa-free destinations
Schengen Area, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, and most of the Caribbean — among the strongest Caribbean passports.
5-day visit obligation
A short visit to Antigua within the first 5 years is the only physical requirement. Easy to combine with a family vacation.
Family-friendly thresholds
$230,000 covers a family of four (primary + spouse + 2 children). Per-dependent costs above 4 are modest.
Tax-neutral
No personal income tax, capital gains, inheritance, or wealth taxes on global income for non-residents.
Commonwealth privileges
Consular access through Commonwealth diplomatic network worldwide.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
Main applicant
- ✓At least 18 years old
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✗Not born in: IR, KP, RU, BY
Family members eligible
- ✓Spouse
- ✓Children
- ✓Parents
- ✓Grandparents
- ✓Siblings
Process
How it works, step by step.
Total: ~3 months average.
- 1
Pre-engagement
1 weekKYC pre-screening and family scope review.
- 2
Document collection
4-6 weeksApostilled documents from countries of residence.
- 3
Application submission
1 weekFiles lodged with the Citizenship by Investment Unit via an Authorised Agent.
- 4
Due diligence
6-10 weeksMulti-source background checks by international due-diligence firm.
- 5
Approval and investment
1 weekApproval-in-principle issued; donation paid into government escrow.
- 6
Oath and passport
1-2 weeksOath of allegiance (remote permitted); passport issued.
Documents
What you'll need to prepare.
10 documents required. All must be apostilled and (where applicable) translated.
- 1Notarized passport copy
- 2Police clearance certificate (last 10 years)
- 3Bank reference (less than 6 months)
- 4Professional reference letter
- 5Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled)
- 6Medical certificate
- 7Photographs
- 8Proof of investment / donation
- 9Source-of-funds documentation
- 10Children's school enrolment records (if applicable)
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Why is the $230,000 a family rate?
How is the 5-day visit requirement enforced?
Real-estate or donation — which is better?
How does Antigua compare to St. Kitts and Dominica?
Can my parents and siblings be added later?
Legal basis
Citizenship by Investment Act 2013 (No. 2 of 2013) and Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2014
