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Citizenship by Investment
Antigua & Barbuda offers four citizenship-by-investment routes: a USD 230,000 National Development Fund contribution (the same for any family size), the University of the West Indies Fund, approved real estate from USD 300,000, or business investment from USD 1.5 million. The passport is visa-free to the UK with an ETA; US entry is partially suspended under Proclamation 10998.
About Antigua & Barbudaنبذة
The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme offers four routes: a USD 230,000 contribution to the National Development Fund (the same amount whatever the family size), a USD 260,000 contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund for a family of six or more, approved real estate from USD 300,000 held for five years, or a business investment of USD 1.5 million as a sole investor (or a USD 5 million joint investment with at least USD 400,000 per investor). Citizens must spend at least five days in Antigua & Barbuda during the first five calendar years after citizenship and take an oath or affirmation of allegiance. The passport is visa-free to the UK with an ETA, but US entry has been partially suspended under Presidential Proclamation 10998 since 1 January 2026, and Canada requires a visitor visa. The Citizenship by Investment Unit does not publish a processing standard; timelines vary by case.
Visa-free to the UK with an ETA; Schengen visa-free access currently in place, subject to the EU's revised visa suspension mechanism.
US entry partially suspended for Antiguan nationals under Proclamation 10998 since 1 January 2026; existing valid visas continue to be honoured.
Residency requirement: at least 5 days in Antigua & Barbuda within the first 5 years after citizenship.
Four investment routes: National Development Fund (USD 230,000), University of the West Indies Fund (USD 260,000, families of six or more), approved real estate (USD 300,000) or business investment (USD 1.5 million as a sole investor).
Family-friendly: spouse, children up to 30 if financially dependent, parents aged 55 and over, and unmarried siblings.
No tax on worldwide income, inheritance, capital gains or wealth, making Antigua & Barbuda a tax-efficient jurisdiction.
Antigua & Barbuda at a glance
Population
95000
Capital
St. John's
Language
English
Currency
XCD (East Caribbean Dollar)
Time zone
Atlantic Standard Time
Climate
Tropical; warm, sunny, and breezy year-round
Investment routesطرق الاستثمار
The processكيف نعمل
Consult with XIPHIAS to assess eligibility and select the best investment route (National Development Fund, UWI Fund, approved real estate or business investment).
Prepare all required documents, including medical records, notarised agreements and proof of funds; undergo due diligence and, if requested, an interview.
Submit the application through XIPHIAS to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) for review and approval in principle.
Complete the selected investment upon approval in principle.
Take the oath or affirmation of allegiance, receive your certificate of citizenship and apply for your Antigua & Barbuda passport.
Eligibilityالمتطلبات
What it takes to qualify.
Minimum age: 18 years to qualify for Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment (CBI).
Clean criminal record and verifiable source of funds.
Completion of investment via the National Development Fund, UWI Fund, approved real estate or business route.
Valid travel documents, medical certificates, and health declarations.
Full compliance with nationality, legal, and sanction requirements.
Citizens must spend at least 5 days in Antigua & Barbuda within the first 5 years after citizenship.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
Antigua & Barbuda, answered.
The Citizenship by Investment Unit does not publish a processing standard; timelines vary by case, document completeness and due diligence. XIPHIAS confirms the expected timeline for your file before submission.
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