Citizenship by Investment
Antigua & Barbuda
Program Overview
Antigua & Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) is one of the Caribbean's most family-friendly and affordable routes to a second citizenship. Established in 2013, it grants full citizenship of Antigua & Barbuda — a sovereign Commonwealth nation — through a qualifying contribution or investment, with no residency requirement and a fully remote application process.
The Antigua & Barbuda passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 150 countries, including the United Kingdom, the European Schengen Area, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The country imposes no personal income tax, no capital gains tax, and no inheritance tax on its citizens, making it an attractive jurisdiction for wealth planning and international mobility.
The programme is particularly well-regarded for its family-inclusive pricing: the National Development Fund (NDF) contribution of USD 230,000 covers a family of up to four at no additional cost per dependent, making it one of the most cost-effective CBI options for families. Antigua & Barbuda also offers a unique University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund option that provides one year of tuition-free education at UWI for one family member — a distinctive benefit not available in any other CBI programme.
Key Highlights
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Eligibility Requirements
- Any nationality — no nationality restrictions (subject to enhanced due diligence for certain nationalities)
- Clean criminal record — comprehensive background checks conducted
- No prior visa refusals from Antigua & Barbuda, UK, US, Canada, or Schengen Area (case-by-case review)
- Full source-of-funds and source-of-wealth documentation required
- No residency requirement before application — five days in Antigua & Barbuda required within the first five years of citizenship
- Applicants must be of good character and have no adverse regulatory or financial history
Investment Options
National Development Fund (NDF)
USD 230,000Non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund. USD 230,000 covers a family of up to four at no additional per-dependent cost — one of the most family-inclusive pricing structures in the Caribbean CBI market.
Approved Real Estate
USD 300,000Purchase of an approved real estate unit in a government-designated development with a minimum value of USD 300,000. The property must be held for a minimum of five years.
University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund
USD 150,000Contribution to the UWI Fund, which provides one year of tuition-free education at the University of the West Indies for one family member. Available for families of six or more only.
Business Investment
USD 1,500,000Direct investment of at least USD 1,500,000 in an approved business in Antigua & Barbuda, or a joint investment of at least USD 5,000,000 with a minimum individual contribution of USD 400,000.
Key Benefits
- Full citizenship of Antigua & Barbuda — granted for life and hereditary
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150+ countries including the UK and EU Schengen Area
- NDF option covers a family of up to four at USD 230,000 — one of the most affordable family CBI options
- No personal income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax
- No residency requirement — application completed entirely remotely
- Unique UWI Fund option: one year of tuition-free university education for a family member
- Commonwealth citizenship — access to Commonwealth benefits in member countries
- Citizenship passed to future generations — hereditary status
Based on enquiry volume and advisor recommendations on the Jurentra platform.
Min. Investment
USD 230,000
Processing Time
3–6 months
Visa Type
Citizenship
Path to Citizenship
Immediate
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