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Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
Explore a structured pathway to citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda. CIPS helps private clients understand the qualifying routes, family provisions, practical obligations and professional support required before deciding whether the program is a suitable fit.
Program outcome
Citizenship
Headline starting point
USD 230,000 contribution
Physical presence
At least five days during the first five years
Family inclusion
Spouse, qualifying children, parents, grandparents and siblings, subject to program rules
Why Consider Antigua and Barbuda
A well-established Caribbean citizenship route
A choice of contribution, approved real estate and other qualifying routes
Family inclusion across multiple generations, where eligibility rules are met
An English-speaking Commonwealth destination with convenient links to North America and Europe
The routes described in the supplied material
The principal routes described in the supplied program material are: Additional government, due diligence, legal, property, transfer, tax and professional costs may apply. The investment structure must be reviewed before funds are committed.
National Development Fund contribution from USD 230,000
Approved real estate from USD 300,000, subject to holding rules
University of the West Indies Fund contribution from USD 260,000 for qualifying larger families
Approved business investment, subject to the program thresholds
How an application proceeds
01
Confidential consultation and preliminary suitability review
02
Initial due diligence and review of family eligibility
03
Selection and verification of the qualifying route
04
Collection, certification and translation of supporting documents
05
Submission through the appropriate authorized local channel
06
Government review, due diligence and any request for further information
07
Completion of post-approval investment, residence or documentation steps
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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
A closer look at Antigua and Barbuda
Questions clients ask first
Is this an immediate passport program?
Only citizenship programs can lead directly to citizenship following approval and completion. Residence programs provide a residence status. Any later citizenship route is separate and subject to the law in force at that time.
Can my family apply with me?
Spouse, qualifying children, parents, grandparents and siblings, subject to program rules. Exact age, dependency, marital-status and relationship rules must be checked for every person before engagement.
What is the minimum commitment?
USD 230,000 contribution. This is a headline reference only and is not an all-in cost.
What should I understand before proceeding?
The program can suit families seeking a Caribbean base, broader mobility and long-term optionality.
How does CIPS help?
CIPS helps clarify objectives, compare options, prepare for due diligence and coordinate with the qualified professionals responsible for local filings and advice.
Program rules, investment thresholds, government fees, processing practices and eligibility requirements can change without notice. Information on this website is general and does not constitute legal, tax, investment or financial advice. All applications are subject to government review, due diligence and approval. CIPS works with qualified local professionals where destination-country advice is required.
