Antigua and Barbuda

Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Program

Program Overview

Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment program was designed in 2013 to attract foreign investors to the country. Antigua and Barbuda are twin islands right in the middle of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. As one of the most developed countries in the Caribbean, there is economic stability and a stable political climate. Whether you contribute to the National Development Fund (NDF) or invest in an approved real estate project, Antigua and Barbuda offers citizenship visa-free travel to over 152 countries without the need to relocate.

Program Details

Time To Citizenship

6-9 months

Visa Free Travel

153 countries

Passport Rank

27th In the world

Minimum Investment

$130,000 USD

No Residency Requirements

Citizenship Program Established in 2013

Country Overview

Antigua & Barbuda, often known as the Land of 365 beaches, is a famous sun and sand resort for visitors from all over the world. These twin islands, which are part of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, are positioned between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

An island tour that covers all of Antigua’s highlights includes a visit to English Harbor, the historic district that houses Nelson’s Dockyard, where salty seagoing vessels and luxury yachts meet in shimmering waters. With its bird’s-eye view of the entire island, Shirley Heights is an excellent place to watch the sunset. Barbuda, a series of gorgeous sandy beaches only a few miles away, offers a more laid-back attitude than Antigua. Opportunities to go out on the sea abound on both islands, from yachting excursions to snorkeling and swimming.

Capital

St. John’s

Population

92,518

Language

English

Currency

East Caribbean Dollars (XCD)

Exchange Rate

1 USD = 2.7 XCD

Government Type

Parliament and Commonwealth Realm

Investment Options

There are 3 types of investment options to obtain citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda:

Option 1:

National Development Fund (Charitable Donation) is $100,000 USD + $30,000 USD (Government Fees).

Option 2:

Investment in Real Estate in a pre-approved property by the Government starting from $200,000 USD.

Option 3:

Establishment of a company

If you want to receive your citizenship by owning a business in Antigua and Barbuda, you must invest a minimum of $1.5 million USD.

As in real estate, two or more applicants can also make a joint investment, but the minimum per person is an investment of $400,000 USD, and the total has to amount to a minimum of $5 million USD.

Visa-Free Travel Countries

153 Countries

* Visa on arrival

**eTA

Europe

  • North Macedonia

  • Norway

  • Poland

  • Portugal

  • Romania

  • Russian Federation

  • San Marino

  • Serbia

  • Slovakia

  • Slovenia

  • Spain

  • Sweden

  • Switzerland

  • Türkiye

  • Ukraine

  • United Kingdom

  • Vatican City

  • Germany

  • Gibraltar

  • Greece

  • Hungary

  • Iceland

  • Ireland

  • Italy

  • Kosovo

  • Latvia

  • Liechtenstein

  • Lithuania

  • Luxembourg

  • Malta

  • Moldova

  • Monaco

  • Montenegro

  • Netherlands

  • Albania

  • Andorra

  • Armenia

  • Austria

  • Belarus

  • Belgium

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Bulgaria

  • Croatia

  • Cyprus

  • Czechia

  • Denmark

  • Estonia

  • Faroe Islands

  • Finland

  • France

  • Georgia

Asia

  • Lebanon

  • Macao (SAR China)

  • Malaysia

  • Maldives

  • Nepal

  • Philippines

  • Bangladesh

  • Cambodia

  • Hong Kong (SAR China)

  • Iran

  • Jordan

  • Laos

  • Qatar

  • Singapore

  • South Korea

  • Sri Lanka

  • Timor-Leste

  • Uzbekistan

Americas

  • Anguilla

  • Aruba

  • Bahamas

  • Barbados

  • Belize

  • Bermuda

  • Bolivia

  • Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba

  • Brazil

  • British Virgin Islands

  • Cayman Islands

  • Chile

  • Colombia

  • Costa Rica

  • Cuba

  • Curacao

  • Dominica

  • Dominican Republic

  • Ecuador

  • El Salvador

  • French Guiana

  • Greenland

  • Grenada

  • Guatemala

  • Guyana

  • Haiti

  • Honduras

  • Jamaica

  • Montserrat

  • Nicaragua

  • Panama

  • Peru

  • St. Kitts and Nevis

  • St. Lucia

  • St. Maarten

  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines

  • Suriname

  • Trinidad and Tobago

  • Turks and Caicos Islands

  • Venezuela

  • West Indies

Africa

  • Angola

  • Botswana

  • Burundi

  • Cape Verde Islands

  • Comoro Islands

  • Djibouti

  • Egypt

  • eSwatini

  • Guinea-Bissau

  • Kenya

  • Lesotho

  • Madagascar

  • Malawi

  • Mauritania

  • Mauritius

  • Mayotte

  • Mozambique

  • Reunion

  • Rwanda

  • Seychelles

  • Sierra Leone

  • Somalia

  • South Africa

  • St. Helena

  • Tanzania

  • The Gambia

  • Togo

  • Tunisia

  • Uganda

  • Zambia

  • Zimbabwe

Oceania

  • Cook Islands

  • Fiji

  • French Polynesia

  • Kiribati

  • Micronesia

  • New Caledonia

  • Niue

  • Palau Islands

  • Samoa

  • Solomon Islands

  • Tuvalu

  • Vanuatu

*The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government's policy and so is access to these countries.

Organizations

Member of the Organization of American States since 2006

Member of the United Nations since 1981

Member of World Trade Organization since 1995

Member of the British Commonwealth since 1978

Member of Caricom since 1974