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Antigua & Barbuda

Caribbean citizenship for a family of four in four to six months, with five days on the islands.

Route: Citizenship by investment
Minimum investment: USD 230,000 donation for a family of up to four
Time to citizenship: Around 4–6 months
Presence required: 5 days in the first 5 years
Travel: Around 150 destinations, including Schengen, the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore
Dual citizenship: Allowed
Dependants: Spouse, children under 31, parents 55+, siblings
Reach status: Government-listed agent

Figures indicative as of September 2026. Amounts, fees and processing times change with each government’s rules. A consultant confirms the current terms for your family before anything is signed.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Programme has run since 2013 and is one of the most flexible in the Caribbean for larger families. A contribution to the National Development Fund from USD 230,000 covers a family of up to four, and a separate university fund option is priced for families of six or more.

Applications are processed in about four to six months, and the only presence requirement is five days in the country during the first five years of citizenship. The passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 150 destinations, including the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Reach Immigration is listed by the government as an authorised agent for this program. See the official list

Assess my case Citizenship by investment

Why families choose it

01
Family pricing
The fund contribution covers a family of four, and the university option is designed for six or more.
02
Five days in five years
A short visit during the first five years is the only time you need to spend in the country.
03
Around 150 destinations
Visa-free or on-arrival travel to Schengen, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Singapore.
04
Four routes
Choose between a donation, approved real estate, the university fund or a business investment.
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Authorised agent
Reach is listed by the Citizenship by Investment Unit as an authorised agent, so your file is prepared and submitted in-house.

Investment routes

fromUSD 230,000

National Development Fund

A non-refundable contribution for a family of up to four; government fees, due diligence and additional dependants are charged separately.

fromUSD 300,000

Approved real estate

A share in a government-approved development, held for at least five years before resale.

fromUSD 260,000

University of the West Indies fund

For families of six or more; the contribution funds the Five Islands campus and includes a one-year tuition-free place for one family member.

fromUSD 400,000

Business investment

A stake in an approved business, alone or as part of a joint investment with other applicants.

Figures indicative as of September 2026. Amounts, fees and processing times change with each government’s rules. A consultant confirms the current terms for your family before anything is signed.

How it works

Who can be included

Spouse, children under 31, parents and grandparents aged 55 or over, and unmarried siblings of the main applicant or spouse can be included; dependants added after approval are charged separately.

A consultant reviews your family profile and recommends the route and budget that fit.
We collect the documents: passports, birth and marriage certificates, police clearances, proof of funds and medical reports.
The file is submitted to the Citizenship by Investment Unit together with the due-diligence fees.
Government due diligence is carried out on every applicant aged twelve and over, with a short interview for adults.
On approval in principle you complete the contribution or investment.
Certificates of registration are issued, passports follow, and the five-day visit is completed within the first five years.

Questions people ask

Talk to a consultant: Assess my case

Do I have to visit Antigua?

Yes, but briefly. You need to spend five days in the country during the first five years of citizenship, and we help plan the trip around the oath of allegiance.

Is USD 230,000 the full cost?

No. That is the contribution itself. Government processing fees, due-diligence checks and passport fees are added on top, and we give you a complete quote for your family before you commit.

Can I sell the property later?

Yes, after the five-year holding period. A later buyer may also qualify for citizenship through the same approved project.

Why apply through Reach?

Reach is a government-listed authorised agent for Antigua and Barbuda. Applications can only be filed through an authorised agent, and yours is prepared by a team that handles Caribbean files every week.