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Antigua and Barbuda grants citizenship from USD 230,000 via a National Development Fund donation or real-estate investment. Processing runs roughly 3-6 months and the passport offers visa-free access to ~150 destinations including the Schengen Area and the UK.
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Overview
Antigua and Barbuda is a government-authorised citizenship by investment programme that grants passport in exchange for a qualifying investment in the country. It is regulated by a national Citizenship by Investment Unit and administered through licensed advisers such as Mirabello Consultancy. Minimum investment starts from $230,000.
Antigua and Barbuda grants citizenship from USD 230,000 via a National Development Fund donation or real-estate investment. Processing runs roughly 3-6 months and the passport offers visa-free access to ~150 destinations including the Schengen Area and the UK.
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment programme grants a second citizenship and passport to investors and their families, and is among the most family-friendly of the Caribbean routes. The outcome is citizenship with a passport, regulated by the national Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) and, at regional level, by ECCIRA.
There are four qualifying routes [ against the CIU]: a US$230,000 contribution to the National Development Fund (covering a family of up to four); a US$260,000 contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund (structured for larger families of six or more and inclusive of processing); US$300,000 in approved real estate held for at least five years; or a business investment of US$1,500,000 individually or US$5,000,000 jointly. Government processing and due-diligence fees apply per applicant and are time-sensitive, so confirm the current schedule with the CIU.
On the Mirabello Investment Migration Index Antigua scores highly on family terms and value. It is frequently compared with St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica and Grenada. Every figure is provenance-tracked and confirmed against the Antigua and Barbuda CIU and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. This is information, not advice; a Mirabello specialist confirms the current terms for your family.
Investment routes
The Antigua and Barbuda programme offers 4 approved investment routes, each independently verified by the Mirabello data team against official government sources. Minimum required investment starts from $230,000. A Mirabello specialist will confirm which route best matches your nationality, family composition, budget and preferred timeline.
| Route | From | Type |
|---|---|---|
| National Development Fund (NDF) | US$230,000 | donation |
| University of the West Indies Fund (UWI) | US$260,000 | donation |
| Approved real estate (5-year hold) | US$300,000 | real estate |
| Business investment | US$1,500,000 sole / US$5,000,000 joint | business |
Cost calculator
Most advisers quote the headline figure only. Choose your route and family, and see the complete government-side cost, the investment plus every mandatory official fee, itemised line by line, so the number you budget is the number you pay.
A handful of mandatory official line items rarely appear in published schedules. We disclose them upfront, drawn from Mirabello's government relationships and 1,500+ cases, so your budget is right the first time. Every line below is a government-side cost, never our professional fee.
On the National Development Fund (NDF) route. Every figure below is an official government-side cost, computed by the same engine that powers the calculator and the Mirabello data API.
| Line item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| National Development Fund (NDF), minimum investment | $230,000 |
| Processing fee (per application) | $20,000 |
| Due diligence fee, Main applicant | $8,500 |
| Due diligence fee, Spouse | $5,000 |
| Estimated government-side total | $263,500 |
Plus 7 official fee(s) we hold as being re-verified against the source and therefore exclude from the total above: Local bank compliance background check (per application); Passport & citizenship-certificate fee, Main applicant; Government application form fee, Main applicant; Passport & citizenship-certificate fee, Spouse; Government application form fee, Spouse; Passport & citizenship-certificate fee, Child (age 10); Government application form fee, Child (age 10). A specialist confirms these for your family.
MCPScored on cost, mobility, speed, path, stability, family and tax.
Our read: Antigua and Barbuda grants citizenship from USD 230,000 via a National Development Fund donation or real-estate investment. Processing runs roughly 3-6 months and the passport offers visa-free access to ~150 destinations including the Schengen Area and the UK. Regulatory status: . Strategic perspective, advisory only; figures provenance-tracked, unconfirmed items flagged for verification.
A four-question indicative check to see whether this programme fits your profile. A Mirabello specialist then reviews your nationality, family structure, budget and timeline in full confidence, confirming your detailed eligibility and which investment route best suits you, at no cost and with no obligation.
Based on your answers, Antigua and Barbuda looks worth a closer look. A Mirabello specialist will map the precise route to your nationality, family and tax position.
Book a free consultationHow it compares
The table below compares Antigua and Barbuda against its closest alternatives, scored on the Mirabello Investment Migration Index across cost, visa-free mobility, processing speed, regulatory stability and path to citizenship. All investment figures and processing times are sourced from official government data and independently verified by the Mirabello data team.
Sourced live from the MirabelloMCP · | Programme | From | Timeline | Min. stay | Mobility | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda | $230,000 | 4-7 months | n/a | 154 visa-free | Passport |
| 🇰🇳 St. Kitts and Nevis | $250,000 | 4-6 months | n/a | 157 visa-free | Passport |
| 🇩🇲 Dominica | $200,000 | 4-6 months | n/a | 145 visa-free | Passport |
| 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia | $240,000 | 4-5 months | n/a | 144 visa-free | Passport |
Questions
The Antigua and Barbuda programme starts from $230,000 via National Development Fund donation.
Indicative processing time is 4-7 months.
immediate (citizenship programme)
From US$230,000 via a National Development Fund contribution for a family of up to four. Other routes are the University of the West Indies Fund at US$260,000, approved real estate from US$300,000 held five years, or a business investment from US$1,500,000. Government and due-diligence fees are additional and.
Processing is commonly around 3-6 months, subject to due diligence and document readiness ( against the CIU).
Only briefly: you must spend 5 days in the country within the first five years of citizenship. There is no ongoing annual residence requirement ().
Yes. One qualifying investment can cover a spouse and children, and on some routes parents. Exact dependant age bands and fees are set by the CIU and are.
It is one of the more family-friendly Caribbean programmes, with a US$230,000 fund route covering a family of up to four. Total cost, including fees, matters more than the headline figure, and a specialist can map it for your family.
The passport offers broad visa-free travel. Visa-free access is determined by each destination country and can change over time, so the current list should always be verified ().
The primary official sources the Antigua and Barbuda figures on this page are verified against. Where a mandatory fee is not in a published schedule, it is marked as disclosed by Mirabello from case experience.
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