Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment

The cost depends on the chosen investment option. The minimum expense is $230,000, a non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund. Investors may also purchase real estate worth $300,000 at the minimum, which can be rented out to generate passive income.

Additional expenses include government application and processing fees, Due Diligence fees, and passport issuance fees, which vary depending on the number of applicants.

Yes. Children who obtain Antigua and Barbuda citizenship may apply for the UWI Open Scholarship, provided they meet the academic and admission requirements. The University of the West Indies lists Antigua and Barbuda among its contributing countries, and applicants for the Open Scholarship must be citizens of one of these countries. Proof of citizenship is required.

The scholarship is not granted automatically because the child holds an Antigua and Barbuda passport. The applicant must be accepted to a UWI undergraduate degree program or be completing Year 1 at UWI, have an outstanding academic record, and provide supporting documents, including two reference letters.

This should not be confused with the UWI Fund option under the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme. Families of 6 or more who choose this investment option make a $260,000 contribution, and one family member receives a one-year tuition-only scholarship at UWI.

An Antigua and Barbuda passport provides visa‑free access to more than 166  countries, including the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. In addition, Antigua and Barbuda has a favourable tax system with no wealth, inheritance, or worldwide income tax.

Yes, the law permits dual citizenship. However, it applies only to nationals of countries with which Antigua and Barbuda has signed a formal agreement on dual nationality.

If no such treaty exists, foreigners can still acquire second citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda.

No, the program does not accept Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. All investments must be made in US dollars.

An investor with a spouse and two children will spend at least $273,400, of which $41,700 is for government and Due Diligence fees.

The Citizenship by Investment Unit may reject an application if an applicant:

• provides false information;
• has a criminal record or is under prosecution;
• has been denied a visa to a country where Antigua and Barbuda citizens have visa‑free entry;
• has serious health issues;
• engages in activities that may damage the country’s reputation;
• poses a threat to national security.

No, citizenship is not inherited automatically. Children and grandchildren of an investor qualify for a Caribbean passport by birthright only if they are born in Antigua and Barbuda.

The first passport is valid for 5 years and is then renewed for 10. To extend it, the investor must confirm that they took the oath, maintained the investment, and stayed in the country for at least five days within 5 years.

An investor becomes a tax resident if they spend more than 183 days per year in the country. Antigua and Barbuda does not levy income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, or tax on worldwide income.

Corporate profits are taxed at 25%. Real estate transactions are also taxed: 2.5% on purchases and 7.5% on sales.

The interview is held online, either in English or in the applicant’s native language. All family members may join at the same time.