ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

Tropical Luxury Meets Global Opportunity

Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, Antigua & Barbuda is the ultimate island escape — where powder-white beaches, turquoise waters, and celebrity hideaways await. It’s not just a destination; it’s a lifestyle upgrade.

Key Facts

Capital
Saint John’s
Time
UTC-4
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Languages
English
Exchange_rate
1 US$ = 2.7 XCD (approximate, subject to change)
Area
442 km²
Population
80,000+

Why Choose ANTIGUA & BARBUDA?

A Tropical Retreat with Global Reach - As the largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, Antigua & Barbuda captivates visitors with its stunning white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. A favorite retreat for celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Eric Clapton, the island offers an exclusive lifestyle in a tropical paradise. Antigua & Barbuda is the ninth-largest nation in the Caribbean. Its well-established Citizenship by Investment program provides a unique opportunity for global mobility, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 100 countries.

Investment Options

National Development Fund (NDF) Contribution

Donation Requirement: A one-time, non-refundable contribution of $230,000 US$, applicable for a single applicant or a family of up to four members.
Government Processing Fees:
$10,000 US$ for a single applicant
$20,000 US$ for a family of up to four
An additional $10,000 US$ per extra dependent for families of five or more

*Additional fees may apply

Real Estate Investment

Minimum Investment: Purchase of approved real estate with a minimum value of $300,000 US$
Holding Period: Property must be retained for at least five years
Government Processing Fees:
$10,000 US$ for a single applicant
$20,000 US$ for a family of up to four
$10,000 US$ per additional dependent for larger families

*Additional fees may apply

University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund

Investment Amount: A contribution of $260,000 US$, designed for families of up to six members. This amount includes government processing fees.
Additional Fees: $10,000 US$ for each dependent beyond six family members
Bonus Benefit: One family member is eligible for a one-year tuition-only scholarship at the University of the West Indies

*Additional fees may apply

Business Investment

Sole Investment Option: A direct investment of $1.5 million US$ in a qualifying business
Joint Investment Option: Minimum of $400,000 US$ per investor, with a combined total of at least $5 million US$
Additional fees apply*

*Additional fees may apply

Key Benefits of ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

Visa-Free Travel: Enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 140 countries, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK and UAE.
Lifetime Citizenship: Antigua & Barbuda grants lifelong citizenship ensuring long-term security.
Dual Citizenship Permitted: There is no requirement to renounce your original nationality, allowing you to retain the benefits of multiple nationalities.
Citizenship by Descent: Antigua & Barbuda citizenship can be passed down to descendants under the Descent Law, providing opportunities for future generations.
Fast Processing: The citizenship approval process is efficient, with government approval typically granted within 4-6 months, and passport issuance completed shortly thereafter

Eligibility Criteria for ANTIGUA & BARBUDA Citizenship

  • Exhibit outstanding character and integrity
  • Have no criminal record.
  • Be in excellent health
  • Possess basic English proficiency
  • Hold a credible and transparent financial position
  • Spend a minimum of 5 days in Antigua & Barbuda within a five-year period

Application Process for ANTIGUA & BARBUDA Citizenship

01

Client provides passport copies for initial pre-screening

02

Upon clearance, a retainer agreement is prepared and signed

03

Our team assists the client in compiling and organizing all required documentation

04

Complete application is submitted to the Citizenship by Investment Unit of the selected country

05

Government conducts a thorough due diligence check

06

Once approved, an official letter of approval is issued

07

Client proceeds with the required donation or investment payment

08

Citizenship certificate and passport are issued and delivered to the client

Visa Access Countries for ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

Albania Flag Albania Visa-Free
Andorra Flag Andorra Visa-Free
Anguilla Flag Anguilla Visa-Free
Aruba Flag Aruba Visa-Free
Austria Flag Austria Visa-Free
Bahamas Flag Bahamas Visa-Free
Barbados Flag Barbados Visa-Free
Belarus Flag Belarus Visa-Free
Belgium Flag Belgium Visa-Free
Belize Flag Belize Visa-Free
Bermuda Flag Bermuda Visa-Free
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba Flag Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba Visa-Free
Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa-Free
Botswana Flag Botswana Visa-Free
Brazil Flag Brazil Visa-Free
Bulgaria Flag Bulgaria Visa-Free
Cayman Islands Flag Cayman Islands Visa-Free
Chile Flag Chile Visa-Free
Colombia Flag Colombia Visa-Free
Cook Islands Flag Cook Islands Visa-Free
Costa Rica Flag Costa Rica Visa-Free
Croatia Flag Croatia Visa-Free
Cuba Flag Cuba Visa-Free
Curacao Flag Curacao Visa-Free
Cyprus Flag Cyprus Visa-Free
Czechia Flag Czechia Visa-Free
Denmark Flag Denmark Visa-Free
Dominica Flag Dominica Visa-Free
Dominican Republic Flag Dominican Republic Visa-Free
Ecuador Flag Ecuador Visa-Free
El Salvador Flag El Salvador Visa-Free
Estonia Flag Estonia Visa-Free
Faroe Islands Flag Faroe Islands Visa-Free
Fiji Flag Fiji Visa-Free
Finland Flag Finland Visa-Free
France Flag France Visa-Free
French Guiana Flag French Guiana Visa-Free
French Polynesia Flag French Polynesia Visa-Free
French West Indies Flag French West Indies Visa-Free
The Gambia Flag The Gambia Visa-Free
Georgia Flag Georgia Visa-Free
Germany Flag Germany Visa-Free
Gibraltar Flag Gibraltar Visa-Free
Greece Flag Greece Visa-Free
Greenland Flag Greenland Visa-Free
Grenada Flag Grenada Visa-Free
Guatemala Flag Guatemala Visa-Free
Guyana Flag Guyana Visa-Free
Haiti Flag Haiti Visa-Free
Honduras Flag Honduras Visa-Free
Hong Kong (SAR China) Flag Hong Kong (SAR China) Visa-Free
Hungary Flag Hungary Visa-Free
Iceland Flag Iceland Visa-Free
Ireland Flag Ireland Visa-Free
Italy Flag Italy Visa-Free
Jamaica Flag Jamaica Visa-Free
Kiribati Flag Kiribati Visa-Free
Kosovo Flag Kosovo Visa-Free
Latvia Flag Latvia Visa-Free
Lesotho Flag Lesotho Visa-Free
Liechtenstein Flag Liechtenstein Visa-Free
Lithuania Flag Lithuania Visa-Free
Luxembourg Flag Luxembourg Visa-Free
North Macedonia Flag North Macedonia Visa-Free
Malawi Flag Malawi Visa-Free
Malaysia Flag Malaysia Visa-Free
Malta Flag Malta Visa-Free
Mauritius Flag Mauritius Visa-Free
Mayotte Flag Mayotte Visa-Free
Micronesia Flag Micronesia Visa-Free
Moldova Flag Moldova Visa-Free
Monaco Flag Monaco Visa-Free
Montenegro Flag Montenegro Visa-Free
Montserrat Flag Montserrat Visa-Free
Netherlands Flag Netherlands Visa-Free
New Caledonia Flag New Caledonia Visa-Free
Nicaragua Flag Nicaragua Visa-Free
Niue Flag Niue Visa-Free
Norway Flag Norway Visa-Free
Panama Flag Panama Visa-Free
Peru Flag Peru Visa-Free
Philippines Flag Philippines Visa-Free
Poland Flag Poland Visa-Free
Portugal Flag Portugal Visa-Free
Reunion Flag Reunion Visa-Free
Romania Flag Romania Visa-Free
Russian Federation Flag Russian Federation Visa-Free
San Marino Flag San Marino Visa-Free
Serbia Flag Serbia Visa-Free
Singapore Flag Singapore Visa-Free
Slovakia Flag Slovakia Visa-Free
Slovenia Flag Slovenia Visa-Free
South Africa Flag South Africa Visa-Free
Spain Flag Spain Visa-Free
St. Kitts and Nevis Flag St. Kitts and Nevis Visa-Free
St. Lucia Flag St. Lucia Visa-Free
St. Maarten Flag St. Maarten Visa-Free
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Flag St. Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-Free
Suriname Flag Suriname Visa-Free
eSwatini Flag eSwatini Visa-Free
Sweden Flag Sweden Visa-Free
Switzerland Flag Switzerland Visa-Free
Tanzania Flag Tanzania Visa-Free
Trinidad and Tobago Flag Trinidad and Tobago Visa-Free
Tunisia Flag Tunisia Visa-Free
Turks and Caicos Islands Flag Turks and Caicos Islands Visa-Free
Uganda Flag Uganda Visa-Free
Ukraine Flag Ukraine Visa-Free
Uzbekistan Flag Uzbekistan Visa-Free
Vanuatu Flag Vanuatu Visa-Free
Vatican City Flag Vatican City Visa-Free
Venezuela Flag Venezuela Visa-Free
British Virgin Islands Flag British Virgin Islands Visa-Free
Zambia Flag Zambia Visa-Free
Zimbabwe Flag Zimbabwe Visa-Free
Rwanda Flag Rwanda Visa-Free
Madagascar Flag Madagascar Visa-Free
Angola Flag Angola Visa-Free
China Flag China Visa-Free
Armenia Flag Armenia Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh Flag Bangladesh Visa on Arrival
Bolivia Flag Bolivia Visa on Arrival
Burundi Flag Burundi Visa on Arrival
Cambodia Flag Cambodia Visa on Arrival
Cape Verde Islands Flag Cape Verde Islands Visa on Arrival
Comoro Islands Flag Comoro Islands Visa on Arrival
Egypt Flag Egypt Visa on Arrival
Guinea-Bissau Flag Guinea-Bissau Visa on Arrival
Iran Flag Iran Visa on Arrival
Jordan Flag Jordan Visa on Arrival
Laos Flag Laos Visa on Arrival
Lebanon Flag Lebanon Visa on Arrival
Macao (SAR China) Flag Macao (SAR China) Visa on Arrival
Maldives Flag Maldives Visa on Arrival
Mozambique Flag Mozambique Visa on Arrival
Nepal Flag Nepal Visa on Arrival
Palau Islands Flag Palau Islands Visa on Arrival
Samoa Flag Samoa Visa on Arrival
Sierra Leone Flag Sierra Leone Visa on Arrival
Solomon Islands Flag Solomon Islands Visa on Arrival
Somalia Flag Somalia Visa on Arrival
St. Helena Flag St. Helena Visa on Arrival
Timor-Leste Flag Timor-Leste Visa on Arrival
Tuvalu Flag Tuvalu Visa on Arrival
Djibouti Flag Djibouti Visa on Arrival
Türkiye Flag Türkiye Visa on Arrival
Qatar Flag Qatar Visa on Arrival
Azerbaijan Flag Azerbaijan eVisa
Bahrain Flag Bahrain eVisa
Benin Flag Benin eVisa
Ethiopia Flag Ethiopia eVisa
Gabon Flag Gabon eVisa
India Flag India eVisa
Kyrgyzstan Flag Kyrgyzstan eVisa
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Vietnam Flag Vietnam eVisa
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Sri Lanka Flag Sri Lanka ETA
South Korea Flag South Korea ETA
Kenya Flag Kenya ETA
United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom ETA
Seychelles Flag Seychelles ETA

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the program allows for future spouses and children of the main applicant or existing dependents to be added after citizenship is granted, subject to additional fees.

Yes, with an Antigua and Barbuda passport, you can enjoy visa-free access to over 150 countries, including the Schengen Zone, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, and many others.

Yes, there is a minimal residency requirement. You and your family must spend at least five days in Antigua and Barbuda within the first five years of obtaining citizenship.

No, Antigua and Barbuda does not impose taxes on income earned outside of the country. There are no taxes on capital gains, personal income, or inheritance for individuals holding citizenship.

No, Antigua and Barbuda permit dual citizenship. However, we recommend confirming with your home country whether it allows dual nationality.

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