Citizenship by Investment - National Development Fund

Antigua and Barbuda•North America

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Citizenship by Investment - National Development Fund

Golden Visa Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

4-7 months

Application Fee

250,000 USD

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Allowed

Overview

Antigua & Barbuda citizenship via a USD 230,000 non-refundable donation to the National Development Fund; covers single applicants or a family of four, 4-7 month processing.

Antigua & Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment via the National Development Fund (NDF) grants full citizenship through a USD 230,000 non-refundable contribution. The fund finances government-sponsored projects and infrastructure, making it the most popular route for families seeking a Caribbean passport.

Applicants pay USD 10,000 processing for a single applicant or USD 20,000 for a family of up to four, plus due diligence fees per adult. Processing typically takes 4-7 months. Spouses, children under 30, parents and grandparents over 55, and unmarried siblings can be included; citizenship is permanent provided the holder spends 5 days in Antigua during the first 5 years.

This visa is ideal for high-net-worth families seeking a second passport quickly, with visa-free travel to 150+ countries, no language test, and minimal residency obligation.

Fee Breakdown

Contribution	230,000 USD
Processing Fee	20,000 USD

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years of age

Undergo rigorous due diligence and background checks

No criminal record with a custodial penalty of more than 6 months

Not a national security risk

In good health

Provide proof of source of funds

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Investment

230,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed application forms (AB1, AB2, AB3, AB4, AB5).

Valid passport and government-issued ID.

Birth certificate.

Marriage certificate (if applicable).

Police clearance certificates from country of birth and countries of residence for the past 10 years.

Medical examination results.

Proof of address and proof of source of funds.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Full lifelong citizenship for the applicant and family
Includes spouse, children up to 30, parents/grandparents 55+, unmarried siblings
No residency required before citizenship; only 5 days in first 5 years to maintain
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 150+ countries including UK and Schengen
Processing typically 4-7 months, among the fastest CBI routes
Right to live and work across CARICOM member states
No language, education, or business experience requirement

Worth Knowing

USD 230,000 contribution is non-refundable
Must spend at least 5 days in Antigua within 5 years or risk losing citizenship
Due diligence fees apply per adult dependent (USD 4,000-8,500)
Mandatory virtual interview with the CIU before oath of allegiance
Family of 5+ pays USD 10,000 per additional dependent in processing fees
Any prior conviction with a custodial penalty over 6 months disqualifies
Applicants flagged as a national security risk are refused
Visa denials from Antigua's visa-free partners can disqualify applicants

Application Process

Engage an authorized licensed agent

Prepare and submit the application

CIU conducts due diligence

Make required investment and pay fees upon approval

Attend mandatory virtual interview

Take the Oath of Allegiance

Receive Certificate of Registration and Passport

Verified Claims (2)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Max Stay Estimate	type: indefinite, notes: Citizenship is granted for life; only requirement is 5 days physical presen…	cip.gov.ag
Spouse Can Work	yes	cip.gov.ag

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