Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Antigua and Barbuda (CBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 1st (score: 94.33)
- Procedure: 1st
- Mobility: 7th
- Tax Optimization: 3rd
- Quality of Life: 5th
- Investment: 3rd
Country Information
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 |