2026 Global Citizenship Programs Report: Antigua and Barbuda

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Introduction

Antigua and Barbuda, a sovereign state comprising two major islands and several smaller ones in the Eastern Caribbean, launched its CBI programme in 2013. The nation is renowned for its 365 beaches, thriving tourism sector, and favourable business environment. Antigua and Barbuda’s programme stands out for offering the broadest family inclusion policy among all CBI programmes globally, allowing applicants to include spouses, children, parents, grandparents, and even unmarried siblings. The country operates a territorial tax system with no personal income tax, making it particularly attractive to internationally mobile individuals. Its membership in the OECS and CARICOM grants citizens freedom of movement across the Caribbean region.

 

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Rankings Snapshot

Index
Ranking
Score
Overall Ranking
2nd
90.64
Procedure
8th
86.90
Mobility
4th
86.10
Tax Optimization
4th
87.50
Quality of Life
7th
67.85
Investment
1st
92.20
Credibility
2nd
94.40
Compliance
3rd
79.00

Country Information at a Glance

Continent: America
Population (2025 est.): 100,000
GDP Nominal (USD, 2025): USD 2 B
GDP per Capita (USD, 2025): USD 19,400
Program Type: Structured CBI
Economic/Mobility Blocs: OECS, CARICOM, Commonwealth, OAS, UM

Category
Details
Legal Provision
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Act, 2013
Region
America
Minimum Investment Threshold
$230,000
Year of Inception
2013
Visa-free Countries
148
Investment Options
NDF contribution, real estate, business investment, or UWI Fund
Physical Presence Requirements
5 days in 5 years
Family Member Inclusion
Spouse, children under 31, parents/grandparents 55+, siblings any age
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Yes
Average Processing Time
10-14 months
Total Costs (MIT + Fees)
$ 260,000+
Language Requirements
No
Tax System / Tax Rates
Territorial (no PIT) / CT:25%, PIT:0%, CGT:0%, WT:0%, IGT:0%, ET: 0%

Conclusion

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