This page explains the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment routes for Chinese nationals, the indicative figures and the authority to confirm with.
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.
Chinese nationals are eligible to apply. There is no published nationality exclusion at the as of date.
Every applicant must clear due diligence and show a lawful source of funds. A family applies as one application.
Four routes lead to citizenship. A contribution to the National Development Fund from USD 230,000. A contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund from USD 260,000, available to larger families. Approved real estate from USD 300,000, held for the period set by the authority. A business investment from USD 1.5 million for a sole investor. Each route carries separate government, due diligence and passport fees.
Processing time varies with the route and the completeness of the file. Confirm the current timeline with the official authority.
Start from the qualifying investment for your chosen route, then add government, due diligence and passport fees. The figures below are indicative, so confirm the current schedule with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Development Fund | USD 230,000 | Government contribution route |
| University of the West Indies Fund | USD 260,000 | Available to qualifying larger families |
| Approved real estate | USD 300,000 | Held for the period set by the authority |
| Business investment | USD 1,500,000 | Sole investor route |
| Due diligence, processing and passport fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Charged on top of the investment |
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.
Antigua and Barbuda publishes a short presence requirement over the first years of citizenship. Confirm the current day count with the official authority.
Yes. A spouse and qualifying dependents can be added, with fees per person.
The National Development Fund route from USD 230,000 is usually the lowest entry point for a single applicant. Confirm current figures with the official authority.
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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