National Development Fund (NDF) Option

To qualify for citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda under the NDF option, the Government requires a contribution to the National Development Fund of a minimum amount of US$230,000 for a family of up to four persons, which increases to US$245,000 for a family of five or more.

 In addition to the above investment options, the following processing and due diligence fees are payable to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda:

Application processing fees payable upon filing the application:

  • US$ 10,000 for a single applicant.
  • US$ 20,000 for a family of up to four persons.
  • US$ 10,000 for each additional dependent where the application consists of a family of more than four persons.

New! The University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund Option
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has recently introduced a fourth investment option under the Citizenship by Investment Program. The University of the West Indies Fund option will be a mechanism for the financing of the institution’s fourth (4th) campus, to be located in Antigua.  The CIU will begin accepting applications under this option with immediate effect. The particulars of this option are as follows:

  • The option is open to applications including six or more persons
  • Applicants will be required to invest US$260,000 inclusive of processing fees; Please note that US$10,000 will be added for each additional dependent where the application consists of more than six persons
  • Participation in this option will entitle one member of the family to a one-year, tuition-only, scholarship at the University of the West Indies campus in Antigua

Due diligence fees payable upon filing the application:

  • US$ 8,500 for the principal applicant
  • US$ 5,000 for the spouse
  • US$ 4,000 each for each dependent of the principal applicant who is over the age of eighteen years
  • US$2,000 for each dependent child aged twelve to seventeen
  • US$5,000 for Benefactor (if applicable)

No due diligence fees are payable for dependent children under the age of twelve

The Real Estate Option
To qualify for citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda under the real-estate option, the Government requires an investment in designated real estate with a value of at least US$ 300,000 for each principal applicant; two related parties can make a joint investment to qualify, each applicant will be required to make a minimum investment of US$300,000, OR an applicant can purchase real estate for a minimum purchase price of US$300,000. Real estate from an approved project qualifies for citizenship; such developments may be residential, tourism, commercial, or industrial projects. Real estate buyers should note that there are also stamp duty costs of 2.5% and legal fees of approximately 2 - 3% of the real estate purchase price.

The Business Investment Option
Under the business investment option, applicants will be required to invest in an approved business of at least US$1,500,000.00; OR two or more persons can make a joint investment in an approved business totaling at least US$5,000,000.00. Each person would be required to invest a minimum of US$400,000

Application processing fees payable upon filing the application:

  • US$ 10,000 for a single applicant.
  • US$ 20,000 for a family of up to four persons.
  • US$ 10,000 for each additional dependent where the application consists of a family of more than four persons.

Due diligence fees payable upon filing the application:

  • US$ 8,500 for the principal applicant
  • US$ 5,000 for the spouse
  • US$ 4,000 each for each dependent of the principal applicant who is over the age of eighteen years
  • US$2,000 for each dependent child aged twelve to seventeen
  • US$5,000 for Benefactor (if applicable)

No due diligence fees are payable for dependent children under the age of twelve.

If you would like to learn more about our citizenship services, please feel free to contact Edward Fisher at Edward.fisher@ag.gt.com. We look forward to assisting you in achieving your citizenship goals.