Antigua and Barbuda

About Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship-by-Investment Program requires applicants to make a significant economic contribution to the country. In exchange, and subject to a stringent vetting and due diligence process, including thorough background checks, the applicants and their families are granted citizenship.

Benefits of Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship

• An Antigua and Barbuda passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 151 destinations including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area.
• Antigua and Barbuda is the cheapest option on the market for any application with 2 or more persons. (NDF and University options)
• Full citizenship, with passports, is granted to the applicant and family.
• Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the Commonwealth, entitling citizens to certain privileges in the UK and other member states.
• The nation is an attractive place to live or to own a second home in, with excellent air links to North America and Europe.

Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship Requirements

To qualify for citizenship, the main applicant must be over 18 years of age, meet the application requirements, and select one of the following three options available:

1. The purchase of real estate with a minimum value of USD 200,000 from an approved real estate project. Two applicants can make a joint investment with each applicant investing a minimum of USD 200,000 in order to qualify. The real estate cannot be disposed of within the five-year period.
2. The direct purchase of an eligible business for a minimum amount of USD 1.5 million as an individual. Alternatively, a joint purchase where each person contributes at least USD 400,000, totaling a minimum of USD 5,000,000
3. A contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) of a minimum non-refundable amount of USD 100,000
4. A contribution to the University of the West Indies (UWI) of a minimum non-refundable amount of USD 150,000

The NDF is a special fund established under § 42(2) of the Finance Act 2006 for the purpose of funding government-sponsored projects.