Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program Overview
Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program is one of the most established and respected citizenship by investment schemes in the world, designed to attract foreign capital and stimulate national development while granting investors and their families full citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Launched in 1993, the program enables qualified applicants to obtain Dominican citizenship by contributing to national development through a government fund or by investing in government approved real estate. Dominica combines breathtaking natural landscapes, political stability and a welcoming Caribbean lifestyle with efficient government processing and competitive investment thresholds, making it an appealing option for global citizens seeking enhanced mobility, asset diversification and expanded global opportunities.
WHY Choose Antigua & Barbuda?
Dominica offers a cost effective and straightforward pathway to global citizenship, backed by a stable government framework and a program with decades of operational credibility. As a Dominican citizen, individuals enjoy the right to live, work and study in Dominica, the ability to hold dual citizenship and access to visa free or visa on arrival travel to over 140 destinations worldwide. The program is particularly attractive for families, with flexible inclusion criteria for spouses, children and qualifying dependents and no mandatory physical residency requirement. Investors are not required to live in Dominica before or after citizenship is granted. With minimal taxation, transparent due diligence and a Caribbean lifestyle, Dominica Citizenship by Investment offers a compelling blend of global mobility and quality of life.
Program Benefits
- Visa free or visa on arrival travel to more than 150 destinations worldwide.
- Full Antigua & Barbuda citizenship for life with the right to live, work and study in Antigua & Barbuda.
- Ability to hold dual citizenship without relinquishing existing nationality.
- Minimal physical presence requirement of only five days within the first five years.
- Inclusion of spouse, dependent children, parents, grandparents and qualifying siblings.
- Multiple investment options including government fund, real estate, university fund and business investment.
- Efficient processing timelines with transparent government procedures.
- No wealth tax, inheritance tax or capital gains tax.
- Citizenship transferable to future generations by descent.
- Stable, secure and attractive Caribbean lifestyle.
INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program may qualify through one of several approved investment routes. The primary option is a contribution to the National Development Fund, with a minimum contribution starting at US$230,000 for a family of up to four members, with additional government fees applicable.
Another option is investment in government approved real estate with a minimum value of US$300,000, which must be held for at least five years. Applicants may also qualify through a contribution of US$260,000 to the University of the West Indies Fund, available for families of six or more, or through an approved business investment with a minimum investment of US$1,500,000 as a sole investor or US$400,000 per investor in a joint investment totaling at least US$5,000,000.
All investments must be completed and maintained in accordance with program regulations.
APPLICATION FEES
The overall cost of the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program includes the qualifying investment amount as well as government processing, due diligence and passport issuance fees for the main applicant and eligible dependents.
Professional advisory and legal service fees, covering the main applicant and eligible family members, are payable separately and are non refundable. These services include assistance with application preparation, document verification, submission and coordination with the Citizenship by Investment Unit until citizenship and passports are issued. Any expenses related to document translation, notarization, legalization, authentication or real estate transfer, where applicable, are payable separately by the applicant.
STEPS AND TIMELINE
- Select an eligible Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by investment route (National Development Fund, approved real estate, University of the West Indies Fund or business investment).
- Engage an Authorized Agent licensed by the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- Prepare all required personal, financial and compliance documentation.
- Submit the citizenship application through the Authorized Agent to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- Undergo due diligence, background verification and application review.
- Receive approval in principle from the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- Complete the qualifying investment according to the selected option.
- Submit proof of investment and required confirmations.
- Receive the Certificate of Naturalization confirming Antigua & Barbuda citizenship.
- Apply for and receive the Antigua & Barbuda passport for the main applicant and eligible dependents.
