Overview
Antigua & Barbuda’s citizenship by investment program, ongoing since 2013, is a strategic option for second citizenship with its fast application process and global mobility.
Benefits of Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship
Antigua & Barbuda citizens can travel visa-free or with a visa on arrival to 152 countries, including Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong, and Russia.
Antigua & Barbuda allows dual citizenship. Applicants can obtain an Antigua & Barbuda passport without renouncing their current citizenship.
The application process is usually completed within 5 to 6 months. There is no requirement to travel to the country during the application.
Applicants may choose from options such as contributing to a government fund, real estate investment, donation to a university, or business investment.
Antigua & Barbuda citizenship is valid for life and can be passed on to future generations under appropriate conditions.
The Antigua & Barbuda passport is one of the most respected and highly accessible passports among citizenship by investment programs.
Who Can Obtain Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship?
INVESTOR
Applicants over the age of 18
CHILDREN
Children of the applicant or spouse
SPOUSE
The legally married spouse of the applicant
PARENTS
Parents or grandparents of the applicant or spouse
SIBLINGS
Unmarried and dependent siblings of the applicant or spouse
Requirements of the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship Program
Contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF)
Applicants must contribute to the government's National Development Fund. Applicants can apply for citizenship by contributing $230,000.
Contribution to UWIF
Applicants must contribute to the University of the West Indies Fund (UWIF). This option is only available to families with 6 or more members and covers the educational expenses of 1 family member at the University of the West Indies for 1 year. The total investment amount for a family of 6, including government processing fees, is $260,000.
Pre-Approved Real Estate Investment
Applicants must purchase a pre-approved property and hold it for at least 5 years. The minimum investment amount required for this option is $300,000.
Investment in Businesses
Applicants must invest in a business either independently or jointly. The minimum investment for an independent investment is $1,500,000. For joint investments, each investor must contribute at least $400,000, and the total investment value must be $5,000,000.
Key Information
LOCATION
An independent island in the Lesser Antilles group, east of the Caribbean Sea.
CAPITAL
Saint John's
TIME ZONE
UTC–4
TOTAL AREA
440 km2
LANGUAGE
English
CURRENCY
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Why Antigua & Barbuda?
Antigua & Barbuda
Caribbean Tourism Council of the Year
The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) was selected as the Caribbean Tourism Council of the Year.
Caribbean Journal, 2023
Antigua & Barbuda
Visa-Free Travel in Europe
You can travel visa-free to 152 countries, including Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, China, and Russia.
Antigua & Barbuda
Feel Secure
Once obtained, Antigua & Barbuda citizenship remains valid for the applicant’s lifetime.
PROGRAM MAP
152
Countries accessible without a visa
45
Countries requiring a visa
31
Countries requiring an e-visa
Frequently Asked Questions
At least $230,000 must be invested, including additional expenses.
No, there is no residence requirement to obtain citizenship.
Yes, Antigua & Barbuda citizens can travel visa-free to 152 countries, including Schengen countries, China, and the United Kingdom.
Antigua & Barbuda citizenship remains valid for the applicant’s lifetime.
The official language of Antigua & Barbuda is English.
Yes, Antigua & Barbuda allows dual citizenship. However, it is important to check whether your current country of citizenship allows dual nationality.
No, you are only subject to certain indirect taxes if you are actively running a business or living in the country.
Yes. Once obtained, citizenship is valid for life and can be passed on to children by inheritance.
If citizenship is obtained through real estate investment, the property must be held for at least 5 years.