🏆 OVERVIEW
Country
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
Program
Antigua & Barbuda CBI — Real Estate
Type
Citizenship by Investment
Status
Active
Processing Time
90-180 days
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Visa-Free Countries
154 destinations
Passport Rank
#24 (Henley Index)
Purchase of government-approved real estate valued at a minimum of $300,000 in approved developments in Antigua & Barbuda, with a 5-year holding period.
💰 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier | Min Amount | USD Equiv. | Hold | Returnable | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | Approved real estate | USD 300,000 | $300,000 | 5yr | Yes | 5-year holding period before resale. |
💵 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
Minimum $300,000 in government-approved real estate. 5-year holding period. 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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