Antigua and Barbuda
Citizenship
2013
Established Year
Citizenship
Type
Around 6 Months
Processing Time
Benefits of Citizenship
1
The right, but not the obligation, to live and work in Antigua and Barbuda
2
Citizenship may be passed to future generations
3
Dual citizenship allowed under the laws of Antigua and Barbuda
4
Global mobility
Main Requirements
Over the age of 18
Good character
Residence requirement of 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda within 5 calendar years of registering as a citizen (suspension of the five-day physical presence requirement due to Covid-19 travel restrictions has been extended until further notice)
Travel requirement to take the oath of allegiance in Antigua and Barbuda, or in any Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate of Antigua and Barbuda (applicants subject to travel restrictions can take the oath virtually)
No interview requirement
No English language requirement
Family Inclusion​
The following family members may be included in an application for citizenship by investment:
Spouse
Children of the main applicant or of the spouse, if:
- Aged 0 - 30 and financially dependent on the main applicant
- Aged 18 or over, physically or mentally challenged, living with and fully supported by the main applicant
Parents or grandparents of the main applicant or of the spouse if aged 55 or above and financially dependent on the main applicant
Siblings of the main applicant or of the spouse if unmarried
The Investment
There are four investment options in Antigua and Barbuda.
1. NDF Option
A contribution to the Government’s National Development Fund (NDF):
- Family of up to 4 persons: US$100,000
- Family of 5 persons or more: US$125,000
2. Pre-Approved Real Estate Option
A purchase of pre-approved real estate that must be held for at least 5 years.
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- Minimum investment: US$200,000
3. UWIF Option
A contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund (UWIF). This option is only available to families composed of 6 or more persons and covers the costs of 1 year of tuition at the University of the West Indies for 1 family member only.
- Family of 6 persons: US$150,000 (including Government Processing Fees for a family of 6)
Moreover, the following Government Processing Fees apply to additional family members: US$15,000 each
4. Business Option
An independent or joint investment in a business.
- Minimum independent investment: US$1,500,000
- Minimum joint investment: US$400,000 per investor (total value of the investment: US$5,000,000)
The following Government Processing fees apply to the NDF option, pre-approved real estate option, and business option:
- Government Processing Fees
Family of up to 4 persons US$30,000
Additional family members US$15,000 each
Please note that 10% of the Government Processing Fees are non-refundable and due upon submission of an application.
The following basic fees apply to all the options:
Due Diligence Fees​
Main applicant US $7,500
Spouse US $7,500
Family member aged 11 or less US $0 each
Family member aged 12 to 17 US $2,000 each
Family member (non-spouse) aged 18 or above US $4,000 each
Bank Charges
Bank Administrative Fees
Passport Fees
LBA Global Partners Professional Fees
