Antigua and Barbuda
Country Profile
- Capital: St. John's
- Population: Approximately 105,182 (2025 estimate)
- Area: 440 km²
- Major Language: English (official); Antiguan and Barbudan Creole widely spoken
- Major Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant)
- Life Expectancy: 77.73 years (2025 estimate)
- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
- Exchange Rate from USD (as of May 2025): 1 USD ≈ 2.70 XCD
Benefits of Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship
- Extensive Visa-Free Travel: Access over 150 countries, including the UK, Schengen Area, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
- Family Inclusion: Include spouse, dependent children under 31, parents, grandparents aged 55 and over, and unmarried siblings of any age.
- Minimal Residency Requirement: Only five days of physical presence required within the first five years of citizenship.
- Attractive Tax Regime: No personal income, wealth, or inheritance taxes.
- Dual Citizenship Permitted: Maintain your original nationality alongside Antiguan and Barbudan citizenship.
- Fast Processing: Citizenship applications are typically processed within 3–6 months.
- Business Opportunities: Access to a stable economy with opportunities in tourism, agriculture, and financial services.
- Educational Benefits: Citizenship includes the possibility for one dependent to study tuition-free for one year at the University of the West Indies.
Investment Options
Investment Option
Minimum Contribution
Description
National Development Fund (NDF)
USD 100,000
Non-refundable contribution to a government fund supporting national development.
Real Estate Investment
USD 200,000
Investment in pre-approved real estate projects, held for a minimum of 5 years.
Business Investment
USD 1,500,000
Direct investment into an eligible business as a sole investor or joint investment totaling USD 5,000,000.
University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund
USD 150,000
Contribution includes one year of tuition-free study for one family member at the UWI.
Note: Additional fees for due diligence, processing, and government charges apply.
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