Antigua and Barbuda offers citizenship by investment through its Citizenship by Investment Unit. British nationals can apply, and because both countries allow dual nationality, applicants can generally keep their British citizenship.
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.
British nationals are eligible. Applicants must pass due diligence, hold a clean record and make a qualifying investment. Since November 2023 a virtual interview has been required for main applicants and dependants aged sixteen or over.
Both the United Kingdom and Antigua and Barbuda permit dual citizenship, so a British applicant can usually acquire Antiguan citizenship without giving up British citizenship. Confirm your personal position with a licensed advisor.
Several investment options exist. The most commonly cited is a contribution to the National Development Fund. Other routes can include approved real estate and, in some periods, business or university fund options. The Citizenship by Investment Unit sets and updates which routes are available, so confirm the current menu with the official authority.
Processing is often described as taking around six to nine months from a complete application, subject to due diligence. There is also a physical presence expectation. As of October 2025 new citizens are reported to need thirty days in the country over the first five years. Confirm current timing and residence conditions with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
The National Development Fund contribution starts at 230,000 United States dollars for a qualifying application, with additional amounts for larger families. Government processing fees and due diligence fees apply on top, and real estate routes carry their own thresholds. Figures change, so confirm the current contribution and all fees with the Citizenship by Investment Unit before acting.
| Item | Indicative figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Development Fund contribution | From 230,000 United States dollars | Additional amounts apply for larger families |
| Real estate route | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Separate threshold set by the authority |
| Residence expectation | Reported at thirty days over five years | As of October 2025, confirm current rule |
| Processing time | Around six to nine months | Subject to due diligence |
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.
Yes. British nationals can apply through the Citizenship by Investment Unit. Both countries allow dual nationality, so applicants can generally keep British citizenship.
The National Development Fund route starts at 230,000 United States dollars for a qualifying application, with more for larger families and additional government and due diligence fees. Confirm current figures with the official authority.
A physical presence expectation applies. As of October 2025 reporting indicates thirty days over the first five years. Confirm the current residence condition 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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