Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment: Cost, Requirements & Processing Time (2026)

The minimum qualifying investment is €184,000. ~€184K ($200K) National Development Fund (NDF) donation for single; UWI Fund $260K covers family of 6 (best family value in Caribbean). Qualifying routes: Philanthropic donation (€184,000); Philanthropic donation (€239,000); Real estate (€276,000); Company shares / equity (€1,380,000) Most applicants use the Philanthropic donation route (€184,000).

Expected end-to-end processing is ~3–5 months. 3-5 months typical. Requires 5 days of physical presence in Antigua during first 5 years.

This programme grants direct citizenship on approval. Direct citizenship. Visa-free ~150 countries including UK, Schengen (at time of writing), Singapore. Dual citizenship permitted.

5 days total physical presence required in first 5 years of citizenship (unique among Caribbean CBI — others have zero).

Spouse, minor children, adult children in education, dependent parents can be included.

Yes. Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment grants Schengen-area travel access.

The programme is currently open (reforming). OECS MoA standardised regional $200K minimum 1 July 2024; UWI Fund offers $260K covering up to 6 family members.

Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment is administered by Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit. The canonical source is https://cip.gov.ag/. Facts last verified 2026-04-15; next review 2026-07-15.