Nonrefundable; the same published base amount for one person and up to four.
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA · CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
Your family. Four routes.
An additional citizenship for your family: Antigua offers four ways to commit capital, from a fund contribution to an approved business. Which route serves your plans?
- 01Plan for your family
- 02Compare four capital routes
- 03UWI route for six or more
01 · FAMILY FIRST
Define the family before the investment.
In Antigua, your family changes the financial comparison. The NDF has the same base contribution for one person and for up to four. For six or more, the UWI Fund adds a different calculation. Property and business give your capital distinct roles.
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA · FOUR ROUTES
Family is a measure of its own.
The program unit offers four capital routes. For families of six or more, the UWI Fund merits a separate comparison. Family eligibility, complete cost and your objective guide the final choice.
02 · FOUR CAPITAL ROUTES
Four routes. Four different capital decisions.
The NDF is a nonrefundable contribution. The property route requires an approved project; the business route requires an approved venture. The UWI Fund has its own cost structure for families of six or more. Compare what the capital does, not just the minimum amount.
YOUR SELECTED ROUTE
National Development Fund
A one-time, nonrefundable contribution. The published base amount is the same for one applicant and a family of up to four; other fees are additional.
- Published entry
- from USD 230,000
- Capital form
- Contribution to a government fund
- Family
- Same base contribution for up to four people; processing and screening fees depend on the family
DECISION QUESTION
Request a personal comparison ↗Would a defined contribution route without a project or business decision serve you best?
THE COMPLETE COST
The base amount is not the total commitment.
A contribution or investment is only the first part. Government processing, personal screening, passports, agent and document costs, and any property or business expenses belong in the same calculation. UWI has a distinct processing rule.
FEES AND COSTSView official base amounts and additional costs+
Review the project and ownership terms separately; resale is generally restricted for five years.
Capital in an approved business; assess commercial risk separately.
At least two investors, each committing at least USD 400,000.
The published amount includes processing; additional people incur extra costs.
Individual / family of up to four; generally USD 10,000 for each further person from the fifth. UWI differs.
The official schedule distinguishes family role and age; confirm before preparing a complete estimate.
OFFICIAL DATA
Published minimum and base amounts, not a complete quote. Family categories, personal fees, project availability, and contracts are confirmed with the CIU and filing agent before a recommendation.
03 · FAMILY AND APPLICATION
Who should share this option?
The 2024 amendment distinguishes several family categories. We define the family before recommending a route, so eligibility, records, and costs form one coherent picture.
PersonProgram frameworkWhat to clarify
Spouse
May be included under current rules.
What separate records and screening apply?
Children
The regulation includes children through age 30; further special categories may apply.
Which legal category fits each child?
Parents and grandparents
May qualify under distinct conditions.
What personal requirements and evidence apply?
Siblings
Different rules apply to minors and adults.
Can this person be included in the actual family case?
Six or more people
The UWI Fund becomes a distinct cost comparison.
How do NDF and UWI compare with all personal fees included?
04 · PROCESS AND RESPONSIBILITY
One decision. Clear responsibilities.
No Borders Founder places the additional citizenship within your wider plan. A locally licensed agent files the application; the competent authorities review and decide it.
PAUL H. · PROGRAM GUIDANCE
Program experience for a family decision.
Paul H. is a long-standing partner of No Borders Founder. He and his affiliated legal team support citizenship and residence decisions, including family fit, capital routes, and legal preparation.
Personal program guidance is available in English or Dutch. A locally licensed agent handles the formal submission to the CIU.
THE OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
We connect citizenship with residence, assets, and family planning.
A locally licensed agent reviews and submits the application.
The competent bodies review the record and decide the application.
THE PROCESS
Six stages from intention to decision.
- 01
Define the objective and family
Establish what the additional status should do and who should be included.
- 02
Compare capital routes
Assess NDF, property, business, and UWI against full family cost and the use of capital.
- 03
Prepare the evidence
Document identity, family ties, health, and source of funds for each relevant person.
- 04
File the application
The Licensed Agent submits to the CIU. Additional information or an interview may be requested.
- 05
Decision and capital commitment
After a positive decision, remaining fees and the principal contribution or investment follow the chosen route; some fees arise earlier.
- 06
Documents and obligations
Citizenship documents and a passport application follow the government process. Applicable visit and integration requirements are confirmed before filing.
Timing depends on individual review and, for property or business, the specific investment. No fixed processing timeline is promised.
BEYOND ONE PROGRAM
Give another citizenship a clear purpose.
An additional citizenship can create another option. Its practical value also depends on residence, tax status, banking, assets, and succession. Each component follows its own rules.
Your destinations matter.
We check current entry rules for the places relevant to you.
Plan each status separately.
Citizenship does not automatically change tax residence.
Structure and records matter.
Banks also review residence, assets, and source of funds.
Plan for now and later.
The application, costs, and succession start with your actual family.
05 · CLEAR ANSWERS
What can change your route choice?
Family, capital, process, and obligations before the next step.
What four routes does Antigua and Barbuda offer?+
The CIU lists the National Development Fund, approved real estate, approved business investment, and the University of the West Indies Fund for families of six or more.
Is the NDF contribution higher for four people than for one?+
The published base contribution is USD 230,000 in both cases. Processing and personal screening fees differ; a base amount is not a total price.
Is UWI automatically the best route for a larger family?+
No. It has a distinct cost and university component. We compare it with NDF using every included person and applicable personal fee.
Can I choose any property or business?+
No. The relevant route requires official project or business approval. Availability, ownership rights, contracts, and commercial quality need separate review.
Must everyone attend an interview?+
The official application guidance says an interview may be required. It does not state a general requirement for every applicant.
When is the principal amount due?+
Due-diligence fees and, depending on the route, part of government processing arise at filing. The main contribution or investment follows a positive decision under the chosen route.
What visit and integration obligations apply?+
Published requirements are evolving. We confirm the applicable rules, timing, and evidence for your family before filing.
Will citizenship change my taxes or banking?+
Not automatically. Tax residence and bank access are separate matters with their own rules and review.
View official sources and review date: October 2, 2026+
Base amounts come from the CIU and the 2024 amendment. Open presence rules, personal fees, and specific investments are confirmed in writing before a recommendation.
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit · Program↗Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit · Four investment routes↗Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit · Schedule of fees↗Antigua and Barbuda · 2024 amendment regulations↗Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit · UWI Fund↗PERSONAL PROGRAM INQUIRY
Who should join you?Which route fits?
Tell us who you want to include, what you hope to achieve, and whether NDF, property, business, or UWI interests you. That gives us a useful starting point for the next step.
Your family shapes eligibility, records, and costs.
Contribution, property, business, and UWI serve different purposes.
Residence, assets, and succession may belong in the plan.
Could citizenship be part of a wider international strategy? No Borders Founder works with the relevant specialists to place the program choice alongside residence, assets, and family succession.
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Updated: October 2, 2026