Minimum cost
$230,000
investment
Timeline
90-180 days
processing
Visa-free access
154
passport rank #24
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Path to citizenship
- Investfrom $230,000
- Due diligence and processing90-180 days
- Citizenshippassport valid 5 years
Overview
- Country
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Program
- Antigua & Barbuda CBI — National Development Fund
- Type
- Citizenship by Investment
- Status
- Active
- Processing time
- 90-180 days
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Visa-free countries
- 154 destinations
- Passport rank
- #24 (Henley Index)
Non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) supporting public infrastructure and economic development in Antigua & Barbuda.
Investment options
| Type | Tier | Min amount | USD equivalent | Hold | Returnable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donation Same contribution amount regardless of family size. Processing fees vary by family size. | National Development Fund | USD 230,000 | $230,000 | — | No |
Fees and costs
- Processing fee
- $10,000
- Passport fee
- $300
- Due diligence (main)
- $8,500
- Due diligence (spouse)
- $5,000
- Interview fee
- $1,500
Eligibility and requirements
- Minimum age 18+
- Police clearance required
- Medical exam required
- Interview required
- Authorized agent must use authorized agent
- Oath required
Family
- Dependents
- Allowed
- Spouse
- Included
- Max child age
- 30 (30 if student)
- Parents
- Allowed
- Siblings
- Allowed
Passport and mobility
- Passport rank
- #24 (Henley Index)
- Visa-free access
- 154 countries
- Passport validity
- 5 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 and caveats
NDF contribution: US$230,000 per application. Processing fees vary by family size. Current due-diligence fees are US$8,500 for the principal applicant, US$5,000 for a spouse, US$2,000 for dependents aged 12–17, and US$4,000 for dependents aged 18–30 and dependent parents aged 55+. Must spend 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda within the first 5 years.
Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Source