Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment

Antigua & Barbuda's CBI program grants citizenship and a passport in exchange for a qualifying investment in the country's economy.

Golden Keys Global Offers Access To: Citizenship by Investment Program

Minimum Investment

  • $100,000 (National Development Fund - NDF), $150,000 (University of the West Indies Fund - UWI Fund - for families of 6+), $200,000 (Approved Real Estate), or $1,500,000 (Business - solo) / $400,000 each (Business - joint, total $5M).

Eligible Investment

  • Non-refundable contribution to the NDF or UWI Fund, investment in government-approved real estate development properties (must be held for a specified period, typically 5 years), or investment in an approved business project.

Program Highlights

  • Direct citizenship and passport, visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 150 countries (including Schengen Area and UK), dual citizenship allowed.

Family Inclusion

  • Spouse, dependent children (with age limits), dependent parents/grandparents (with age limits), dependent siblings (with age limits).

Residency/Presence Requirement

  • Requires 5 days of physical presence in Antigua & Barbuda within the first 5 years of obtaining citizenship.

Path to Citizenship

  • Direct citizenship upon successful application and investment.

Estimated Additional Costs

  • Due Diligence fees ($8,500+ for main applicant), processing fees, passport fees, and an interview fee.

2025 Market Snapshot

  • Established CBI program with varied investment options. The real estate option involves approved development projects.

Recent Changes

  • Adjustments to investment options and fees, enhanced due diligence, mandatory 5-day visit requirement over 5 years.