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Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship

Caribbean citizenship through NDF contribution from $230,000

Program Overview

Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment Program offers one of the most affordable Caribbean citizenship options starting from $230,000. The program provides three distinct investment routes: National Development Fund contribution, real estate investment, or business investment. As a Commonwealth nation, citizenship grants visa-free access to 151+ destinations including the UK, Schengen Area, China, Russia, and Hong Kong. With minimal residency requirements (just 5 days in 5 years), fast processing times of 6+ months, and the ability to include your entire family, this program offers excellent value for global mobility and a prestigious second passport.

$230,000
Minimum Investment
Processing Time
Processing Time
Citizenship Type
Citizenship Type

Benefits of Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship

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150+ Countries Visa-Free

Access to UK, Schengen Area, China, Russia, and 146+ other destinations worldwide

Strategic Location

Bridge between Europe and Asia with access to both markets and excellent connectivity

Economic Opportunities

Access to growing economy and business opportunities in a strategic location

Family Inclusion

Include spouse and children under 18 in your citizenship application at no extra cost

Political Stability

Commonwealth member country with strong international relations and diplomatic presence

No Residency Requirement

No requirement to live in the country before or after obtaining citizenship

Investment Options

National Development Fund

Non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund

Minimum Investment
$230,000
Timeframe
Processing Time

Real Estate Investment

Investment in government-approved real estate projects

Minimum Investment
$300,000
Timeframe
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University Donation

Donation to University of West Indies (families of 6+ only)

Minimum Investment
$260,000
Timeframe
Processing Time

Who can obtain Antigua & Barbuda citizenship?
Antigua and Barbuda citizenship

Minimum age 18 years

Clean criminal record

Proof of legal funds

No visa refusal history

Legally married to main applicant

Biological or adopted children

Biological or adopted children

Between 18-30 years of age

Parents or grandparents of main applicant

Over 55 years of age

Brothers or sisters of main applicant

Unmarried and without children

Step-by-step procedure for obtaining Antigua & Barbuda citizenship

1

Preliminary Due Diligence

2

Preparation of documents

3

Due Diligence

4

Approval and fulfilment of the investment condition

5

Getting a passport

6

Oath of allegiance

1 day

Preliminary Due Diligence

Immigrant Invest conducts a preliminary Due Diligence to prepare for the check at the CBI unit. The preliminary check helps lawyers identify the rejection risks in advance and find an alternative solution.

The preliminary Due Diligence is entirely confidential. The investor only provides their passport. Immigrant Invest has its own Compliance Department. A certified Anti-Money Laundering Officer checks investors' documents, considering the nuances of the Due Diligence procedures in different countries. The preliminary Due Diligence reduces the risk of a citizenship application being rejected to 1%.

Take a short anonymous test and learn more about the nuances of Due Diligence checks.

3 or 5 weeks

Preparation of documents

Immigrant Invest lawyers provide the investor with a list of personal documents and financial records required to participate in the CBI program.

They translate and notarise the copies on receipt of the documents and fill out government forms.

6+ months

Due Diligence

The prepared documents are sent to the Antigua and Barbuda CBI unit. The CBI unit carries out a Due Diligence check by examining the investor's documents and checking information against international databases. All family members over 12 years old must undergo the Due Diligence check.

The main applicant and dependents over 16 also undergo a mandatory interview. It is held online in English or applicants' native language. Due Diligence is a crucial stage of the CBI program. Its results define whether the applicants get citizenship or not.

Up to 1 month

Approval and fulfilment of the investment condition

Once Immigrant Invest receives approval notification, the applicant must fulfil the investment condition within 30 days: contribute to the selected fund, buy real estate, or invest in a business.

Up to 1 month

Getting a passport

The passport and naturalisation certificate are issued within 4 weeks after investing. The applicant receives the documents at a convenient address.

1 day

Oath of allegiance

The investor and all adult family members must take the oath of allegiance. They can do it via videoconference, at a consulate or in person in Antigua and Barbuda.

The new citizens should visit Antigua and Barbuda for at least 5 days within 5 years after getting their passports.

Frequently Asked Questions