Citizenship by Investment
Antigua & Barbuda programme.
A flexible Caribbean programme with contribution, approved real estate, business and UWI Fund pathways.
NDF contributionUS$230,000 per application
Approved real estateFrom US$300,000
Business investmentFrom US$1.5 million
UWI FundUS$260,000
Programme overview
Antigua and Barbuda operates a Citizenship by Investment Programme under legislation introduced in 2013. Eligible applicants make a qualifying economic contribution and complete government due diligence before citizenship can be granted. The programme is notable for offering several qualifying routes rather than a single investment structure.
Figures shown are based on currently published government material reviewed in October 2026 and are presented as headline programme amounts only. Government fees, due diligence, professional fees, taxes, transaction costs and dependant charges may be additional. Rules can change without notice.
Qualifying investment routes
Qualifying route
National Development Fund
US$230,000
A one-time, non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund. Government processing, due diligence and passport fees are additional.
Qualifying route
Approved Real Estate
US$300,000
Purchase in a government-approved real estate project. The property is generally subject to a five-year holding period under current programme rules.
Qualifying route
Business Investment
US$1.5m
An eligible direct business investment route is available, including a joint-investment structure subject to minimum aggregate and per-investor thresholds.
Qualifying route
UWI Fund
US$260,000
A University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus Fund option is available and is structured for qualifying family applications.
Important points to understand
- The principal applicant must be at least 18 and satisfy programme eligibility requirements.
- Applications are submitted through a licensed/authorised agent rather than directly by the applicant.
- Due diligence, processing and passport fees apply in addition to the qualifying investment.
- Current rules include a physical-presence requirement of at least five days in Antigua and Barbuda within the first five calendar years after citizenship is obtained.
Due diligence and approval
Citizenship by investment is not an automatic purchase of a passport. Government authorities review applicants and supporting evidence, conduct due diligence and retain decision-making authority. Applicants should expect detailed identity, financial and background documentation, and in some programmes an interview or additional verification.
Family applications
Most citizenship programmes allow certain qualifying family members to be included, but definitions differ. Spouses, children, parents, grandparents and siblings are treated differently across programmes, and age, dependency, education and support requirements may apply. Family composition should therefore be checked before comparing total costs.
Common questions
Antigua & Barbuda programme FAQs.
Use these as a starting point. Individual circumstances can change the answer.
Yes. The programme allows qualifying family members to be included, subject to the dependency definitions, due diligence and applicable fees.
No. The real-estate route is limited to government-approved projects and areas under the programme.
No. It is a qualifying contribution, not an investment expected to be repaid.
Next step
See how the wider application journey works.
Programme pages explain the destination. Our process page explains how Pathways helps coordinate the stages around it.