Background
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship-by-Investment Act was passed by Parliament on March 28, 2013, allowing foreign nationals (along with their spouse, dependent children (up to age 30) and their future spouses, unmarried siblings, parents and grandparents (over the age of 55 years) to acquire citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda following certain levels of investment. Investors can apply for citizenship and a passport within the strict guidelines of the relevant laws and regulations.  Certain dependents can also be added post-approval.

To qualify for citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda under its Citizenship by Investment Program, the investment options are (1) an investment in designated real estate with a value of at least US$300,000 plus the payment of various application and other fees (the Real-Estate Option) or (2) a contribution to the National Development Fund for US$230,000  plus the payment of various application and other fees (the NDF Contribution Option) (3), an individual can make an investment in an approved business of at least US$1,500,000 or at least two persons can make a joint investment in such an approved business, totaling at least US$5,000,000, with each of those persons individually contributing at least US$400,000 to the joint investment; plus the payment of various application and other fees (the Business Investment Option). (4) An investment in the University of the West Indies Fund for US$260,000, for a family of six or more plus the payment of various applications and other fees(the “UWI Fund Option”).

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