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Antiguan and Barbudan Citizenship by Investment

For foreign nationals seeking citizenship by making a qualifying investment under one of the programme's available options.

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Investment thresholds change periodically; verify the current NDF (US$230,000), real-estate (US$300,000), business (US$1.5M/US$5M) and UWI (US$260,000) minimums and all government/due-diligence fees against the current CIU regulations and schedule of fees.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Antigua and Barbuda government website before you apply.
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Official name
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme
Route type
Citizenship by investment
National Development Fund
Minimum non-refundable US$230,000 contribution
Real estate
Minimum US$300,000, held at least 5 years
Business investment
US$1,500,000 as sole investor, or a joint investment totalling US$5,000,000 with each investing at least US$400,000
UWI Fund
US$260,000 for a family of six or more (includes a one-year tuition scholarship)
Residence condition
At least 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda within the first 5 calendar years

Who it is for

  • Investors over 18 seeking a second citizenship
  • Families relocating or diversifying through a qualifying investment

Requirements

  • Primary applicant over 18 meeting the programme's due-diligence and application requirements
  • One of the approved qualifying investments (NDF, real estate, business or UWI Fund)
  • Clean background checks and payment of applicable government, due-diligence and processing fees

What you can do

  • Obtain Antigua and Barbuda citizenship and passport on approval
  • Include eligible family members in the application
  • Retain citizenship subject to the minimum-presence condition

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through an authorised agent to the Citizenship by Investment Unit, which conducts due diligence before approval. Review the schedule of fees and investment options on the official CIU site.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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