The cost is built around a contribution or qualifying investment, plus due diligence and government fees that scale with family size. Here is how it adds up.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Antigua and Barbuda offers several routes. The National Development Fund route, the NDF, is the most used. It asks for a contribution of at least USD 230,000, which covers a single applicant or a family of up to four. Adding further family members raises the contribution.
Other routes include approved real estate and a University of the West Indies fund option. Each has its own rules, so confirm the route that fits your family with the authority.
On top of the contribution, applicants pay due diligence and processing fees set by the Citizenship by Investment Unit. Reported figures put due diligence for the principal applicant in the region of USD 8,500, with separate due diligence and passport fees for other family members. Confirm the current schedule with the Unit.
Applications are filed through licensed agents, and independent advisors can help you compare routes and prepare documents. Fees vary by provider and family size. Compare scope and fixed quotes before you commit. You can use Get Matched below to reach vetted independent advisors.
Begin with the NDF contribution for your family size, then add due diligence, government and passport fees, and professional costs. Because several fees scale per person, build the budget around your exact family before you act.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NDF contribution | USD 230,000 | Single applicant or family of up to four |
| Each additional dependant | USD 15,000 | Added to the NDF contribution |
| Due diligence, principal applicant | USD 8,500 | Separate fees apply for other family members |
| Government and passport fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Scaled by family size |
| Professional fees | Varies | Depends on provider and family size |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of Antigua and Barbuda publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The National Development Fund contribution, from USD 230,000 for up to four people, is the most used and usually the most cost effective route. Due diligence and government fees apply on top. Confirm current figures with the Unit.
Yes. The contribution rises for families above four, and due diligence and passport fees are charged per person. Verify the current schedule with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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