150+

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations

USD 230,000

Minimum contribution

6-9 months

Estimated processing time

Located in the Eastern Caribbean’s Leeward Islands, Antigua and Barbuda is an English-speaking, two-island state known for its beaches, tourism sector, stable government, and attractive lifestyle. Often referred to as the ‘Land of 365 Beaches’, Antigua and Barbuda combines Caribbean living with enhanced global mobility and long-term family planning benefits. 

Antigua and Barbuda has offered Citizenship by Investment since 2012. The program may be attractive for internationally mobile individuals and families seeking enhanced travel freedom, dual citizenship, a Caribbean lifestyle base, and long-term security. 

It also has a low physical presence requirement. Applicants are required to spend at least five days in Antigua and Barbuda within the first five years after obtaining citizenship. 

Benefits of Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program has a limited physical presence requirement. Successful applicants must spend at least five days in Antigua and Barbuda within the first five years after obtaining citizenship. This makes the program flexible for individuals and families who do not plan to relocate immediately.

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program allows eligible family members to be included in the application. This may include a spouse or legal partner, unmarried dependent children, dependent parents and grandparents over 55, and unmarried siblings, subject to meeting the relevant requirements. This makes the program particularly attractive for families seeking a citizenship solution that can support multi-generational planning.

The estimated processing time for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment is approximately six to nine months following submission to the Citizenship by Investment Unit. Processing times can vary depending on document readiness, due diligence, application complexity, interview completion, and government review.

Antigua and Barbuda citizenship offers enhanced global mobility, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 150 destinations. This may be valuable for entrepreneurs, investors, and families seeking greater travel flexibility for business, lifestyle, education, and family reasons.

Antigua and Barbuda permits dual citizenship. Applicants should also check whether their current country or countries of citizenship allow dual citizenship before applying.

Applicants may qualify for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship through a real estate investment in an approved development project. The approved real estate route starts from US$300,000 and requires the property to be held for at least five years, subject to the applicable program rules.

Antigua and Barbuda offers a Caribbean lifestyle, warm climate, established tourism sector, and strong air links to North America and Europe. As a citizen, applicants may also benefit from Antigua and Barbuda’s membership in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, subject to applicable regional rules.

Who Can Get Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship

The main applicant must generally: 

  • Be over 18 years old 
  • Have a clean criminal record 
  • Have no potential national security or reputational risk 
  • Meet the program’s due diligence requirements 
  • Complete the required health assessment 
  • Make a qualifying contribution or investment 
  • Attend the required interview 
  • Provide all required supporting documentation 

All applicants must be approved by the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit. 

A spouse or legal partner may be included in the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment application, subject to meeting the relevant documentation, due diligence, and eligibility requirements. 

Unmarried dependent children and stepchildren may be included up to age 30, subject to meeting the applicable dependency requirements. 

Children over 18 must generally be fully financially dependent on the main applicant. 

Children and stepchildren with physical or mental disabilities may be included as dependents, provided they are fully financially dependent on the main applicant. 

Dependent parents and grandparents of the main applicant or spouse may be included, provided they are over 55 and fully financially dependent on the main applicant. 

Unmarried siblings of the main applicant or spouse may be included in the application, subject to the relevant requirements. 

A future spouse of the main applicant, or of a dependent child, may be eligible to be added after citizenship is granted, subject to the applicable rules and fees at the time. 

A future child of the main applicant, or of a dependent child, may be eligible to be added after citizenship is granted, subject to the applicable rules and fees at the time. 

Program Requirements

To apply for the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program, applicants must choose one qualifying contribution or investment route and meet all other program requirements. Applicants may choose from the following qualifying options.

Option 1: National Development Fund Contribution

 Applicants may qualify through a non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund.

The minimum contribution starts from USD 230,000 for a family of up to four.

Government processing fees, due diligence fees, and other applicable fees also apply.

Option 2: Approved Real Estate Investment 

Applicants may qualify by purchasing real estate in an approved development project.

The minimum approved real estate investment starts from USD 300,000. The property must generally be held for at least five years, subject to the applicable program rules.

This route may be suitable for applicants seeking citizenship through a property-linked investment that may also have lifestyle or rental potential, depending on the project and market conditions.

Option 3: Approved Business Investment 

Applicants may qualify through an approved business investment.

This may include a single applicant investing at least USD 1,500,000 in an approved business venture.

Alternatively, multiple applicants may make a joint investment in an approved business totaling at least USD 5,000,000, provided each applicant invests at least USD 400,000.

Option 4: University of the West Indies Fund Contribution 

The University of the West Indies Fund option is available for families of six or more.

The minimum contribution is USD 260,000 for a qualifying family application of six or more. One family member may also be entitled to a one-year, tuition-only scholarship at the University of the West Indies, subject to the program rules.

Other Requirements and Benefits 

Applicants must satisfy government due diligence and documentation requirements. 

The main applicant must be over 18 and have a clean criminal record with no potential national security or reputational risk. 

Applicants must not have been denied a visa to a country with which Antigua and Barbuda has visa-free travel arrangements, unless they have subsequently obtained a visa from that country. 

Applicants are required to attend a mandatory interview, which may be conducted virtually. 

Successful applicants must spend at least five days in Antigua and Barbuda within the first five years after obtaining citizenship. 

All investment, contribution, due diligence, processing, passport, and other applicable fees should be confirmed before proceeding, as fees and requirements may change. 

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Latitude is a global leader in Residence and Citizenship by Investment. Our IMC-certified professionals help clients compare Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment with other Caribbean and global citizenship options, including Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Türkiye, Nauru, and other jurisdictions. Every applicant’s circumstances are different. A private consultation can help determine whether Antigua and Barbuda aligns with your family profile, timeline, budget, travel needs, source of funds position, and long-term planning objectives.

Latitude is a global leader in Residence and Citizenship by Investment. Our IMC-certified professionals help clients compare Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment with other Caribbean and global citizenship options, including Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Türkiye, Nauru, and other jurisdictions. Every applicant’s circumstances are different. A private consultation can help determine whether Antigua and Barbuda aligns with your family profile, timeline, budget, travel needs, source of funds position, and long-term planning objectives.

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Application Process

  • MONTH 1

    Client Onboarding

    We begin with Latitude’s initial due diligence and pre-clearance checks.

    This allows us to assess whether the client may be a suitable fit for the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program and for Latitude’s onboarding requirements.

    Following successful screening, we provide a Client Agreement for review and signature.

    Once the Client Agreement is signed and the retainer is paid, our processing team begins preparing the citizenship application, completing required forms, and gathering supporting documents.

    If the applicant is pursuing the real estate route, this stage may also involve reviewing approved development projects and preparing the relevant property documentation.

  • MONTHS 2-5

    Application Review and Submission

    Before submission, we review the application to ensure it is complete and aligned with the requirements of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit.

    The citizenship application is then prepared and submitted to the government.

    The Citizenship by Investment Unit conducts due diligence checks and reviews the application.

    Applicants are also required to complete a mandatory interview as part of the process.

  • MONTHS 6-9

    Citizenship Issued

    Following due diligence and government review, the Citizenship by Investment Unit assesses the application.

    Once approval is granted, the applicant must fulfill the selected contribution or investment requirement and pay any remaining applicable government fees.

    After the requirements are fulfilled, full citizenship is granted and Certificates of Naturalization are issued.

    Applicants may then apply for Antigua and Barbuda passports.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program allows eligible applicants and their families to apply for citizenship through a qualifying contribution or investment. 

The program has been available since 2012 and is administered by the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit. 

The minimum contribution starts from USD 230,000 through the National Development Fund route for a family of up to four.

Other routes include approved real estate from USD 300,000, the University of the West Indies Fund contribution from USD 260,000 for families of six or more, and approved business investment from USD 1,500,000 for a single investor.

Applicants may choose from four main routes: 

  • A contribution to the National Development Fund 
  • An approved real estate investment 
  • An approved business investment 
  • A contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund 

Each route has its own requirements, fees, and suitability considerations. 

The estimated processing time is approximately six to nine months following submission to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.

Timelines can vary depending on document readiness, due diligence, interview completion, application complexity, and government processing.

The main applicant must be over 18, have a clean criminal record, meet the health and due diligence requirements, and make a qualifying contribution or investment. 

All applicants are subject to government review and approval. 

Yes. A spouse or legal partner may be included in the application, subject to meeting the relevant documentation, due diligence, and eligibility requirements. 

Yes. Unmarried dependent children and stepchildren may be included up to age 30, subject to the applicable dependency requirements. 

Children over 18 must generally be fully financially dependent on the main applicant. 

Yes. Children and stepchildren with physical or mental disabilities may be included as dependents, provided they are fully financially dependent on the main applicant. 

Yes. Dependent parents and grandparents of the main applicant or spouse may be included if they are over 55 and fully financially dependent on the main applicant. 

Yes. Unmarried siblings of the main applicant or spouse may be included, subject to the relevant program requirements. 

The National Development Fund route allows applicants to qualify through a non-refundable contribution to Antigua and Barbuda’s National Development Fund. 

The minimum contribution starts from USD 230,000 for a family of up to four. 

The real estate route allows applicants to qualify by purchasing property in an approved development project. 

The minimum approved real estate investment starts from USD 300,000, and the property must generally be held for at least five years. 

Under the real estate route, the property must generally be held for at least five years. 

Applicants should obtain advice before selling, transferring, or restructuring any qualifying investment. 

The University of the West Indies Fund option is a contribution route designed for families of six or more. 

The minimum contribution is USD 260,000 for a qualifying family application. One family member may also be eligible for a one-year, tuition-only scholarship at the University of the West Indies, subject to the applicable rules. 

The business investment route allows applicants to qualify through investment in an approved business venture. 

A single investor must generally invest at least USD 1,500,000. Alternatively, a joint investment totaling at least USD 5,000,000 may qualify, provided each applicant invests at least USD 400,000. 

Yes. Successful applicants must spend at least five days in Antigua and Barbuda within the first five years after obtaining citizenship. 

 Yes. Applicants are required to complete a mandatory interview as part of the citizenship by investment process. 

The program guide notes that this may be conducted virtually. 

Yes. The main applicant must have a clean criminal record and no potential national security or reputational risk. 

All applicants are subject to due diligence and government review. 

All applicants must not have been denied a visa to a country with which Antigua and Barbuda has visa-free travel arrangements, unless they have subsequently obtained a visa from that country. 

Applicants with previous visa refusals should seek advice before proceeding. 

Yes. Antigua and Barbuda permits dual citizenship. 

Applicants should also confirm whether their current country or countries of citizenship allow dual citizenship. 

No. English language ability is not listed as a qualification requirement for the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program. 

The main benefits may include enhanced global mobility, dual citizenship, family inclusion, a low physical presence requirement, lifestyle access to Antigua and Barbuda, and the ability to choose from several contribution or investment routes. 

Antigua and Barbuda citizenship offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 150 destinations. 

Travel access can change over time and should be confirmed before making any travel plans. 

Tax treatment depends on residence, source of income, and individual circumstances. 

The program guide notes that Antigua and Barbuda has no personal income, capital gains, or inheritance taxes, and no tax on foreign income. Applicants should obtain professional tax advice before making any relocation, tax residence, or structuring decision. 

No. Citizenship is not guaranteed. 

All applications are subject to eligibility, documentation, due diligence, interview requirements, source of funds review, and final government approval. 

Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment may be suitable if you are seeking a family-friendly Caribbean citizenship option, enhanced global mobility, dual citizenship, a low physical presence requirement, and a choice of contribution or investment routes. 

The right option depends on your nationality, family profile, budget, source of funds, travel needs, tax position, and long-term planning objectives. A private consultation can help determine whether Antigua and Barbuda, or another citizenship route, may be the best fit. 

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The Latitude Group is a global leader in Residence and Citizenship by Investment. Our IMC-certified professionals are specialists in cross-jurisdictional citizenship and residence planning. We help clients compare Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment with other Caribbean and global citizenship options to determine which route may best support their mobility, family security, lifestyle, and long-term planning objectives. Speak with a member of our team to explore whether Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment is right for you and your family.

  • Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150+ destinations
  • 6–9 months estimated application processing time
  • USD 230,000 minimum contribution

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