Best Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Lawyers & Advisers (2026)

How Much Does Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Cost?

National Development Fund (NDF): US$230,000, the same for a single applicant, a family of four or a larger family. Government processing fee: US$10,000 for a single applicant, US$20,000 for a family of up to four, plus US$10,000 for each additional dependant. 10% of the government fee is paid on submission and the balance after approval (CIP, schedule of fees).

Approved real estate: at least US$300,000 in an approved project, held for at least five years. Business investment: US$1,500,000 as a sole investor, or a joint investment of at least US$5,000,000 by two or more people, each contributing at least US$400,000. University of the West Indies Fund: US$260,000 including processing fees (CIP, citizenship).

Due diligence: US$8,500 for the principal applicant, US$5,000 for a spouse, US$2,000 per dependant aged 12 to 17 and US$4,000 per dependant 18 or over; none for children under 12. Passport: US$300 per person.

What Is the Antigua Five-Day Rule, and Who Is Ineligible?

Citizenship may be revoked if you do not spend at least five days in Antigua and Barbuda during the five calendar years after you obtain it, and you would not get your investment back (CIP, citizenship).

Applicants are ineligible if they have an unpardoned conviction for an offence carrying more than six months' imprisonment, are under criminal investigation, are a potential national security risk, or were refused a visa by a country Antigua and Barbuda citizens can visit visa-free and have not since obtained one.

Nationals of Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen can apply only if they left before adulthood or have held permanent residence elsewhere for at least ten years, and keep no economic ties to those countries. Successful applicants cannot change their name for the Antigua and Barbuda passport (CIP FAQ).

Who Can Be Included in an Antigua and Barbuda Application?

A spouse; children aged 0 to 30 who are financially dependent; children 18 or over with a physical or mental disability who live with and are supported by the main applicant; parents or grandparents aged 55 or over who are financially dependent; and unmarried siblings of the main applicant or spouse. A future spouse can be added for a US$50,000 fee (CIP, dependants).

How Is an Antigua and Barbuda Application Filed?

Authorised representatives market the programme and prepare your file, but the application is submitted in person by a licensed agent based in Antigua and Barbuda, who remains your contact with the Citizenship by Investment Unit. The Unit may ask for more information or an interview (CIP, how to apply). The CIP site does not publish a standard processing time.

How Do the 2026 US Restrictions Affect Antigua and Barbuda Citizens?

A US proclamation of 16 December 2025, effective 1 January 2026, suspended entry of Antigua and Barbuda nationals as immigrants and on B-1, B-2, F, M and J visas, stating that the country "has historically had CBI without residency". Dual nationals travelling on the passport of a country that is not listed are exempt (White House proclamation).

On 19 December 2025 Antigua and Barbuda's ambassador to the United States said existing valid US visas would continue to be accepted, none issued before 31 December 2025 would be revoked, and new applications would depend on biometric arrangements still being agreed (CIP statement).

Sources

Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit: schedule of fees, citizenship and legislation, dependants, how to apply, FAQ, statement on US visa restrictions. US proclamation. All checked 26 Sep 2026. The CIU notes that fees are subject to change.