Antigua & Barbuda

Obtain Citizenship Through a Government-Approved Investment

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme allows qualified investors and eligible family members to obtain citizenship through a government-approved investment. Citizenship and passports are issued after due diligence, approval and completion of the qualifying investment.

About Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is an English-speaking Commonwealth nation in the Eastern Caribbean, known for political stability, a strong tourism economy and an attractive business and lifestyle environment.

Investment Options

Applicants may qualify through one of three approved routes:

• National Development Fund Contribution

• • Non-refundable contribution starting from USD $230,000
  • Supports national development and public infrastructure

• Approved Real Estate Investment
  Investment starting from USD $300,000 in an approved project
  

• • Property must generally be retained for at least five years

• Qualifying Business Investment
  
  • Individual investment starting from USD $1.5 million in an approved business

Family Eligibility

The principal applicant may include a spouse, dependent children and other qualifying dependants under one application, subject to programme requirements.

Comprehensive Due Diligence

Applicants undergo identity, background, security, character and source-of-funds and wealth checks.

Processing Times

Complete applications are typically processed within three to six months, depending on documentation and due diligence.

Minimal Residence Requirement

Citizens must spend at least five days in Antigua and Barbuda during the first five years of citizenship to qualify for passport renewal.

Program Benefits

• Direct citizenship and passport following approval and investment completion
• Inclusion of eligible family members
• Three approved investment routes
• Limited physical-presence requirement
• Citizenship in a stable Commonwealth nation

Path to Citizenship

Citizenship is granted directly after government approval, completion of due diligence and payment of the qualifying investment and applicable fees. No separate naturalization period applies, although the five-day visit requirement must be met for passport renewal.