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Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
Antigua and Barbuda offers citizenship through a government contribution, approved real estate, a university fund route for larger families, or a qualifying business investment. CIPS reviews the route against family composition, due diligence, travel plans and the stay rule that applies on the filing date before any funds are committed.
Program Type
Citizenship
Minimum Investment Required
USD 230,000 contribution (not an all-in cost)
Minimum Stay Required
At least 5 days in the first 5 years
Family Inclusion
Spouse, qualifying children, parents, grandparents and siblings. Age, dependency and relationship rules are checked for each person.
Why consider Antigua and Barbuda
Citizenship for the applicant and qualifying family, in one filing
Contribution, approved real estate, university-fund and business routes
English-speaking Commonwealth destination with links to North America and Europe
Dual citizenship is permitted
A short visit is required after citizenship; this is not a relocation program
Qualifying routes
National Development Fund contribution from USD 230,000
Approved real estate from USD 300,000, subject to a holding period
University of the West Indies Fund from USD 260,000 for qualifying larger families
Approved business investment, at the program thresholds
Additional government, due diligence, legal, property, transfer, tax and professional costs apply. The figure above is the published program floor, not the amount the client should budget. Review the structure before any funds are committed.
How an application proceeds
Confidential consultation and preliminary suitability review
Initial due diligence and review of family eligibility
Selection and verification of the qualifying route
Collection, certification and translation of supporting documents
Submission through the appropriate authorized local channel
Government review, due diligence and any request for further information
Completion of the approved investment, then certificate and passport. Complete the required visit within the first five years.
What every applicant must be able to show
Valid identity and civil-status documents
A clean and fully disclosed personal background
Evidence supporting lawful source of funds and source of wealth
Completion of the qualifying contribution, investment, income or asset requirement
Medical, insurance, address, biometrics or other program-specific evidence where required
Ongoing compliance with holding periods, visits, renewals and reporting obligations
Practical notes
Dual citizenship is allowed.
Passports are issued after approval and after the investment is completed.
Some nationalities are restricted. This is checked at the first review.
Antigua already requires five days in the first five years. The five Eastern Caribbean programs are also moving toward a shared post-citizenship presence rule. Confirm the rule that applies to the filing date.
Questions
Is this an immediate passport?
No. Citizenship follows approval, due diligence and completion of the chosen route.
Who can be included?
Often yes for parents, grandparents and siblings, if they meet age and dependency rules. Each person is assessed separately.
Is the published minimum the total cost?
No. Government fees, due diligence and professional costs sit on top.
Do I have to live there?
No relocation is required. A short visit of at least five days is required in the first five years.
How does CIPS help?
We clarify objectives, compare routes, prepare the file for due diligence and coordinate with the qualified local professional who files the application.