Antigua and Barbuda
Citizenship by Investment
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program, established under the Citizenship by Investment Act of 2013, offers eligible individuals and their families the opportunity to obtain citizenship through approved investment options. With its favorable tax regime, extensive global mobility, and multi-generational inclusion, it remains one of the most attractive and competitive citizenship programs in the Caribbean as of 2025.
Investment Options
National Development Fund (NDF) – Donation Option
Minimum contribution: USD 230,000
Non-refundable donation to the government’s National Development Fund
Funds are used for public infrastructure, healthcare, and education projects
Real Estate Investment
Minimum investment: USD 300,000
Must purchase property in a government-approved real estate project
Must hold the property for at least 5 years
Can be resold to another CIP applicant after the holding period
Business Investment
Individual investment: Minimum of USD 1.5 million
Joint investment: Each investor contributes at least USD 400,000 into a joint enterprise totaling USD 5 million or more
Business must be approved by the government and support local economic growth (e.g., tourism, manufacturing, IT)
University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund
Minimum contribution: USD 260,000
Only available for families of 6 or more
Includes one year of tuition-free study for one family member at the University of the West Indies
Covers processing fees for the entire family
Program Benefits
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 150 countries, including the UK, EU Schengen Area, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Africa
No personal income tax, no inheritance tax, no wealth tax
Dual citizenship permitted
Covers six generations: main applicant, spouse, dependent children, parents, grandparents, and future descendants
No language, education, or interview requirements
Official Authorization
Globevisa Group is officially authorized by
the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU)
of Antigua and Barbuda
to promote, advertise, and disseminate information on the Citizenship by Investment Programme.