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Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment

Direct Caribbean citizenship for you and your qualifying dependants, through a regulated government programme with a choice of investment routes.

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Antigua & Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment Programme combines direct citizenship with several qualifying investment choices. The National Development Fund route currently requires a contribution of USD 230,000, and the Antigua & Barbuda University Contribution route requires a minimum contribution of USD 260,000 and is designed for families of six or more members. Official processing and due-diligence fees apply in addition and are quoted case by case, which is part of why families comparing Caribbean second-citizenship strategies look closely at this programme.

Key facts

Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment at a glance

OutcomeCitizenship of Antigua & Barbuda after approval and completion of the qualifying investment or contributionMinimum investmentUSD 230,000 through the National Development Fund, or USD 260,000 through the Antigua & Barbuda University Contribution for families of six or more, with processing and due-diligence fees in additionInvestment routesNational Development Fund contribution, the Antigua & Barbuda University Contribution, approved real estate and business investment under current rulesTime to approvalAn estimated 9 to 10 months. This is an indicative range, subject to government due diligence, documentation completeness and individual circumstancesFamily includedQualifying dependants can be included under the programme's current dependant definitions and feesPhysical presenceAt least 5 days in Antigua & Barbuda within the first 5 years of obtaining citizenship, and completion of the applicable oath of allegiance requirements

Figures as of October 2026. Amounts and timelines change and are confirmed before you commit.

The program

About the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme

Antigua & Barbuda offers citizenship through several approved investment options, administered by the country's Citizenship by Investment Programme authority. The National Development Fund contribution is USD 230,000 under the current official schedule, and the Antigua & Barbuda University Contribution is a minimum of USD 260,000. Processing and due-diligence fees apply in addition, vary by family size and are quoted case by case.

The programme grants citizenship rather than a temporary residence permit. That is the central distinction for most of the families we assess. You are not renewing a permit, meeting annual conditions or waiting out a residence period before the status becomes secure. Once the application is approved, the qualifying contribution or investment is completed and the oath of allegiance requirements are met, the connection to Antigua & Barbuda is a permanent legal one, and eligibility to obtain an Antigua & Barbuda passport follows the citizenship and the passport formalities.

The choice of routes is the second distinction. A contribution to the National Development Fund suits a family whose objective is the status itself, at a known cost. The Antigua & Barbuda University Contribution is built for larger households, with a minimum contribution of USD 260,000 for families of six or more members, and it allows one family member under 29 to study at the University of the West Indies for one year without tuition fees. Approved real estate and business investment exist for families whose objectives include holding an asset or funding something specific. Each route carries its own qualifying amount, holding rules and fee structure under the current programme rules, and we confirm those with you before any commitment is made.

Benefits

Why clients choose Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by investment

  1. Direct Antigua & Barbuda citizenship following approval and completion of the qualifying route.

  2. Eligibility to obtain an Antigua & Barbuda passport once citizenship, the oath of allegiance requirements and the passport formalities are complete.

  3. Family inclusion under the current dependant definitions, so the application can be structured around your household rather than around one applicant.

  4. A dedicated route for larger families, the Antigua & Barbuda University Contribution, which is designed for families of six or more members and carries a university study benefit for one family member under 29.

  5. A choice of contribution and other approved investment routes, so different family and investment objectives can be served by the same programme.

  6. A permanent legal connection to Antigua & Barbuda rather than a temporary residence permit.

Is it for you

Who the Antigua & Barbuda programme suits

This route is well suited to families seeking direct Caribbean citizenship who want a choice of contribution or investment structures rather than a single fixed route. Larger households have a route built for them, because the Antigua & Barbuda University Contribution is designed for families of six or more members.

Main applicant

  • Seeking citizenship rather than a temporary or renewable residence permit.
  • Able to fund the qualifying contribution or investment, plus the official processing and due-diligence fees that apply to your family size.
  • Able to document the lawful source and full path of the funds used.
  • Able to satisfy the programme's due-diligence requirements, including any interview requirement in force.
  • Able to complete the applicable oath of allegiance requirements.
  • Able to spend at least 5 days in Antigua & Barbuda within the first 5 years of obtaining citizenship.

Family members who can be included

Qualifying dependants can be included according to the programme's current definitions and fees. Because official processing fees vary by family size, the total cost of a family application differs from a single application by more than the contribution alone. We calculate your family's figures against the current schedule during your assessment, and we confirm exactly who in your household qualifies.

Not the right fit

This programme is not the right fit if you are unwilling or unable to spend at least 5 days in Antigua & Barbuda within the first 5 years of obtaining citizenship, or to complete the applicable oath of allegiance requirements. Both are conditions of the programme, not formalities to be worked around.

Investment

Approximate investment and costs

Qualifying investment routes

National Development Fund contribution
USD 230,000, with official processing and due-diligence fees in addition.
Antigua & Barbuda University Contribution
minimum contribution of USD 260,000. Designed for families of six or more members. One family member under 29 can study at the University of the West Indies for one year without tuition fees.
Approved real estate and business investment
available under current programme rules. Qualifying amounts and holding rules are set by the current official schedule and we confirm them with you before you choose a route.

Other costs to budget for

Official processing fees, which vary by family size and are quoted case by case rather than published.
Government due-diligence fees, charged per applicant and quoted case by case.
Passport and documentation formalities following approval.
Legalisation, translation and document-gathering costs.
Canreach professional fees, quoted separately after your assessment.

Figures as at October 2026 and confirmed with Canreach. Government requirements change; we confirm current figures before you commit.

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Outcome

What you receive

Status and documents

Citizenship of Antigua & Barbuda after approval and completion of the qualifying investment or contribution, followed by an Antigua & Barbuda passport once citizenship, the oath of allegiance requirements and the passport formalities are complete.

Travel

An Antigua & Barbuda passport is a travel document issued to citizens. Travel privileges attached to any passport are set by the destination countries, are verified separately and are never guaranteed by Canreach. Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel privileges are based on information available as of September 2026 and are subject to change. We confirm the current position with you before you commit to the programme.

Living, working and studying

Citizenship carries the right to establish a home in Antigua & Barbuda and the rights attaching to nationality under local law. Under the Antigua & Barbuda University Contribution route, one family member under 29 can study at the University of the West Indies for one year without tuition fees.

Family

Family applications can be structured under the programme's dependant rules, so qualifying dependants hold the same citizenship as the main applicant rather than a derived or dependent status.

Financial and business

Several qualifying routes can serve different family and investment objectives, including the National Development Fund, the University Contribution and other approved options. Where a route involves an asset or a project, investment performance is never guaranteed and remains a separate decision from the immigration outcome.

Tax considerations

Tax outcomes are not a feature of this programme and must be verified separately rather than assumed from citizenship. Tax treatment depends on your personal circumstances and where you are tax resident. We refer you to qualified tax advisors before you commit.

Before you apply

What to know before you apply

  • Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel privileges are based on information available as of September 2026 and are subject to change. Travel privileges are set by destination countries and must be verified separately.
  • The applicable oath of allegiance requirements must be completed. Plan for this as part of the process rather than as an afterthought.
  • Applicants generally must spend at least 5 days in Antigua & Barbuda within the first 5 years of obtaining citizenship. This is a genuine obligation that continues after citizenship is granted, and it is one of the clearest points of difference between Caribbean programmes. We set it out for you in writing, against the current official rules, before you commit.
  • Processing is estimated at 9 to 10 months. Treat this as an indicative range, subject to government due diligence, documentation completeness and individual circumstances, and plan your family's timing around it.
  • Travel privileges and tax outcomes must be verified separately and are never guaranteed.
  • Official processing and due-diligence fees vary by family size and are quoted case by case, so a family budget cannot be estimated from the contribution figure alone.
  • Approval is a government decision. Completing the investment does not by itself produce citizenship, and the qualifying contribution or investment is made after approval in principle.

Step by step

How the application works

  1. Screening

    We complete know-your-client, sanctions and source-of-funds screening before anything else.

  2. Route

    You choose the qualifying option with our team, including whether the University Contribution route fits your household.

  3. Costing

    We calculate the contribution or investment together with the processing and due-diligence fees that apply to your family size.

  4. Documents

    We prepare legalised civil records, police certificates and financial evidence.

  5. Submission

    The application and the initial fees are submitted through the programme's required channel.

  6. Government due diligence

    You complete the government's due-diligence and interview requirements.

  7. Qualifying payment

    After approval in principle, you make the qualifying contribution or investment.

  8. Oath of allegiance

    You complete the applicable oath of allegiance requirements.

  9. Citizenship and passport

    You receive the citizenship documentation and apply for the passport, and you satisfy the presence requirement within the first 5 years.

The current estimated processing timeframe is 9 to 10 months. This is indicative and subject to government due diligence, documentation completeness and individual circumstances. Government processing times change and vary by case. We confirm a current, realistic timeline with you at the assessment stage and keep you updated as your file moves.

Preparation

Documents and our pre-filing review

Documents we help you prepare

Passports; birth and marriage records; police certificates; photographs; source-of-funds and bank records; employment and business records; and the medical and programme forms the application requires.

Our pre-filing review

Before anything is filed we work through: nationality and residence history, family composition, criminal history, sanctions and politically exposed person screening, source and path of funds, tax advice, investment and project due diligence, translations and legalisation, current government fees, and holding and exit rules.

Questions

Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by investment questions, answered

How much does Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by investment cost?
The National Development Fund contribution is USD 230,000 under the current official schedule, and the Antigua & Barbuda University Contribution is a minimum of USD 260,000. Processing and due-diligence fees apply in addition, vary by family size and are quoted case by case, so we calculate your family's total against the current schedule rather than quoting a single headline number.
What investment routes are available?
The National Development Fund contribution, the Antigua & Barbuda University Contribution, and approved real estate and business investment under current rules. The University Contribution has a minimum of USD 260,000, is designed for families of six or more members, and allows one family member under 29 to study at the University of the West Indies for one year without tuition fees. Each route has its own qualifying amount and holding rules, which we confirm with you before you choose.
How long does the process take?
The current estimated processing timeframe is 9 to 10 months. We publish that as an indicative range, subject to government due diligence, documentation completeness and individual circumstances, so you can plan your family's timing honestly rather than against a best case.
Can my family be included in the application?
Yes. Qualifying dependants can be included according to the programme's current definitions and fees. The contribution structure, the dependant rules and the dedicated University Contribution route for families of six or more are the reason this programme is often the stronger Caribbean option for a family rather than for a single applicant.
Do I have to spend time in Antigua & Barbuda?
Yes. Applicants generally must spend at least 5 days in Antigua & Barbuda within the first 5 years of obtaining citizenship. It is an ongoing obligation after citizenship, not a step during the application, and it is a real consideration when comparing this programme with other Caribbean options. We set it out against the current official rules before you commit, so it is never a surprise.
What is the oath of allegiance?
It is a required step in the process. The applicable oath of allegiance requirements must be completed, and we tell you in advance what that means for your family's travel and scheduling.
Where can I travel on an Antigua & Barbuda passport?
Travel privileges are set by destination countries, change over time and must be verified separately. Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel privileges are based on information available as of September 2026 and are subject to change. Canreach does not guarantee travel access for any passport. We confirm the current position with you as part of your assessment.
Does citizenship change my tax position?
Not automatically, and it should not be assumed to. Tax outcomes must be verified separately. Your position depends on your personal circumstances and where you are tax resident, and we refer you to qualified tax advisors before you commit.

Official program source

The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme is administered by the country's Citizenship by Investment Programme authority, the CIP. The official source is cip.gov.ag.

Canreach Global draws programme information from the official programme authority and confirms current rules, fees and qualifying amounts before any file is submitted.

Next step

Take the next step

Schedule a confidential programme assessment. We will confirm whether Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by investment fits your family's goals, or point you to a programme that fits better, and prepare a tailored roadmap covering eligibility, investment structure, documentation, the expected government process and next steps.

  • A confidential assessment of your goals, your family and your budget
  • A written comparison of the programs that fit
  • Clear estimates of costs and timelines before you commit to anything
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