Antigua Citizenship 2026
Programme Overview
Antigua & Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment Programme offers Caribbean citizenship through donation, real estate, or business investment. Fast processing with no residency requirements.
Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment programme, established in 2013, offers exceptional value for families seeking Caribbean citizenship. With a unique family-friendly pricing structure that caps costs for larger families, Antigua becomes increasingly attractive as family size grows. The National Development Fund donation starts at $230,000 for a family of up to 4—making it more competitive than alternatives when including spouse and children. Antigua's 365 beaches, stable democracy, and English-speaking environment create an appealing lifestyle destination. The passport provides visa-free access to 151+ countries including the UK, EU Schengen zone, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Antigua also offers the unique option of University of the West Indies contribution, which includes a scholarship for one family member. For investors with families who value both affordability and quality of life options, Antigua delivers a compelling combination.
Fund Your Antigua & Barbuda Investment with a Lombard Loan
Instead of liquidating your portfolio to fund the From $230,000 Antigua & Barbuda investment, use your existing assets as collateral and keep your money working for you.
Traditional: Liquidate Assets
- ✗Sell From $230,000 from your portfolio
- ✗Trigger capital gains tax (up to 20%)
- ✗Lose years of compound growth
- ✗After 10 years: $496,553
Lombard Loan: Keep Your Portfolio
- Borrow From $230,000 against $460,000 collateral
- No capital gains event triggered
- Portfolio continues growing at ~8%
- After 10 years: $912,605
10-Year Wealth Projection
Investment Options
Key Benefits
Eligibility Requirements
Application Timeline
Application & Due Diligence
9-12 monthsDocument preparation, application submission, and comprehensive background checks
Approval & Passport Issuance
2-3 monthsReceive approval, complete investment, take oath, and obtain passport
Family Inclusion
- •Spouse
- •Children under 30
- •Children over 30 with disabilities
- •Parents and grandparents over 55
- •Siblings (with additional fees)
- •Additional contributions apply for larger families
Taxation
No income tax, wealth tax, or inheritance tax for non-resident citizens. Territorial tax system - only local-sourced income taxed. Ideal for tax optimization.
Residency Requirements
5-day minimum visit required within first 5 years of citizenship. No other residency obligations.
Path to Citizenship
Direct citizenship upon approval and completion of investment. No prior residency required.
Costs & Fees
National Development Fund contribution
Minimum joint ownership property
Includes scholarship benefit
Background verification
Processing and administration
Professional representation
Is Antigua and Barbuda Right for You?
Ideal For
- Families with 2+ children (best family pricing)
- Those wanting genuine lifestyle destination option
- Families interested in university scholarship benefit
- Investors wanting reliable Caribbean programme
- Those comfortable with minimal 5-day presence requirement
Consider Alternatives If
- •Single applicants (Dominica is cheaper)
- •Those needing USA E-2 access (choose Grenada)
- •Investors wanting zero presence requirement
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Schedule a consultation with our expert advisors to discuss your Antigua & Barbuda citizenship application.