Last Updated: August 29, 2025
Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Antigua and Barbuda
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Introduction
Rankings Snapshot
Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking | 1st | 94.30 |
Procedure | 1st | 95.70 |
Mobility | 7th | 73.70 |
Tax Optimization | 6th | 87.50 |
Quality of Life | 5th | 83.70 |
Investment | 3rd | 91.66 |
Country Information at a Glance
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Legal Provision | Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Act – Citizenship by Investment |
Region | The Caribbean – Americas |
Minimum Investment Threshold | $230,000 |
Year of Inception | 2013 |
Visa-free Countries | 148 |
Investment Options | Non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF), Real estate investment, Business investment or a contribution to the University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund |
Physical Presence Requirements | New citizens are required to spend at least five days in Antigua and Barbuda within the first five years of obtaining citizenship |
Family Member Inclusion | The main applicant can include spouse, children (including those under 30 or with disabilities), parents, grandparents over 55, and unmarried siblings |
Dual Citizenship Allowed | Yes |
Average Processing Time | 6-9 months |
Conclusion
Footnotes
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