🏆 OVERVIEW
Country
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
Program
Antigua & Barbuda CBI — Business Investment
Type
Citizenship by Investment
Status
Active
Processing Time
90-180 days
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Visa-Free Countries
154 destinations
Passport Rank
#24 (Henley Index)
Investment in an approved business in Antigua & Barbuda. Single investors must invest at least $1,500,000. Joint ventures allow a minimum of $400,000 per person (total joint investment at least $5,000,000).
💰 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier | Min Amount | USD Equiv. | Hold | Returnable | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Joint investors | USD 400,000 | $400,000 | — | Yes | Joint venture total must be at least $5,000,000 with minimum $400,000 per person... |
| Business | Single investor | USD 1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | — | Yes | Single investor in an approved business venture. |
💵 FEES & COSTS
Processing Fee
$10,000
Passport Fee
$300
Due Diligence (Main)
$8,500
Due Diligence (Spouse)
$5,000
Due Diligence (Dependent)
$2,000
Interview Fee
$1,500
📋 ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Min Age
18+
Police Clearance
Required
Medical Exam
Required
Interview
Required
Agent Required
Must use authorized agent
Oath
Required
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY
Dependents
Allowed
Spouse
Included
Max Child Age
30 (30 if student)
Parents
Allowed
🛂 PASSPORT & MOBILITY
Passport Rank
#24 (Henley Index)
Visa-Free Access
154 countries
Passport Validity
10 years
EU Citizenship
No
Schengen Access
Yes
US E-2 Treaty
Yes — eligible for US investor visa
📍 PHYSICAL PRESENCE
Must Visit Country
Yes
Post-Citizenship Visit
5 days in first 5 years
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
Agent
Apply from Abroad
Yes
Application Type
Open
Official Website
cip.gov.ag
Legal Basis
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Act 2013, as amended
📌 NOTES & CAVEATS
Single investor: $1,500,000 minimum. Joint investors: $5,000,000 total (min $400,000 per person). Must create jobs. Must spend 5 days in country within 5 years.
🔗 ALSO IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
- Nomad Digital Residence (NDR) (digital nomad visa)
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