How does citizenship by investment work in Antigua and Barbuda, and what does it cost?

The process is built around a qualifying economic contribution. The most common option, the National Development Fund (NDF), begins at roughly USD 230,000 for a family of up to four, with due-diligence and government fees on top. Alternatives include approved real estate, a business investment, or the University of the West Indies Fund for larger families, each with its own pricing.

Every applicant goes through background and source-of-funds checks, and the file must be submitted by an authorised agent. Once approved, you become a citizen with a passport offering strong visa-free travel, subject only to a short presence requirement of five days within the first five years.

Published figures here reflect the NDF minimum in the corpus; other routes' costs vary and all pricing changes over time. Treat any number as indicative and confirm current contributions and fees directly with the CIP Unit before committing. ACME can prepare a full cost estimate for your specific family size.