Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment program offers investors a second passport with visa-free access to over 161 countries, including the UK, EU Schengen Zone, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. Applicants can choose from several investment options to obtain citizenship: a $230,000 contribution to the Antigua National Development Fund, a $300,000 investment in an approved real estate project, or a $1.5 million investment in establishing a business ($5 million for joint investments by two or more applicants).

Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment program grants investors a second passport, providing visa-free access to over 161 countries, including the UK, EU Schengen Zone, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. To obtain citizenship, investors can select from several options: a $230,000 contribution to the Antigua National Development Fund, a $300,000 investment in an approved real estate project, or a $1.5 million investment to establish a business ($5 million for joint ventures with two or more investors).

In addition to making the required investment or donation, applicants for Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Program must meet specific eligibility criteria. Oxbridge provides comprehensive assistance throughout the entire process.

Family Requirements
The program allows for the inclusion of family members in the application. Eligible dependents include:

• Spouse
• Dependent children up to 30 years old
• Dependent parents aged 55 or older
• Unmarried siblings of the main applicant or their spouse

Due Diligence Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate good character and complete the government's due diligence process by providing:

• Police reports confirming a clean criminal record
• Proof of no outstanding visa refusals
• Various documents, including financial records, proof of address, ID, and employment or business details

Minimum Stay Requirements
After obtaining citizenship, applicants are required to spend at least five days in Antigua within the first five years. Citizens have the right to live, work, or study in Antigua but are not obligated to do so. The process does not require an interview or language test, and the application can be completed remotely.

Key Highlights

• Good Character: Clean criminal record, no visa refusals
• Family Inclusion: Spouse, dependent children (up to 30), parents (55+), unmarried siblings
• Minimal Stay: Only five days in five years
• No Interview or Language Test

Investment Options

1. National Development Fund Donation

   • Minimum contribution: $230,000 for families of up to four, plus fees
   • One of the most affordable options in the Caribbean for families
   • Additional due diligence and processing fees apply

2. University of the West Indies Fund

   • For families of six or more
   • Minimum contribution: $260,000, plus fees
   • Includes a one-year tuition-only scholarship for one family member at the University of the West Indies (usable within five years)

3. Real Estate Investment

   • Minimum investment: $300,000 in a government-approved real estate project, plus fees
   • The investment must be held for at least five years and can be liquidated afterward

Processing Timeline
The application process typically takes 8–9 months after submission to Antigua’s Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). Prior to submission, applicants usually need 2–6 weeks to gather the necessary documentation.

Oxbridge’s dedicated team assists clients at every stage, ensuring a smooth application process that can be completed entirely remotely, with no travel required.