Minimum cost
$260,000
investment
Timeline
90-180 days
processing
Visa-free access
154
passport rank #24
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Path to citizenship
- Investfrom $260,000
- Due diligence and processing90-180 days
- Citizenshippassport valid 10 years
Overview
- Country
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Program
- Antigua & Barbuda CBI — University of the West Indies 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 University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund. Includes a one-year tuition-only scholarship for one family member at UWI. Particularly attractive for larger families as it includes processing fees.
Investment options
| Type | Tier | Min amount | USD equivalent | Hold | Returnable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education fund Processing fees included. One family member gets a 1-year tuition-only UWI scholarship. | University of the West Indies Fund | USD 260,000 | $260,000 | — | No |
Fees and costs
- Passport fee
- $300
- Due diligence (main)
- $8,500
- Due diligence (spouse)
- $5,000
- Due diligence (dependent)
- $2,000
- 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
Passport and 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 and caveats
UWI contribution: $260,000. Processing fees included in contribution. One family member receives a one-year tuition-only scholarship at UWI. Best value for families of 6 or more.