Last Updated: May 23, 2026
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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