Filipino nationals are generally eligible to apply to the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment programme. This page explains the routes and where to confirm the current rules.
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.
The Philippines is not on the list of restricted countries for the Antigua and Barbuda programme, so Filipino nationals can generally apply. The Citizenship by Investment Unit assesses every applicant individually and runs full due diligence on the source of funds and background.
Applicants must usually be at least 18 years of age, hold a clean criminal record and pass the required checks. Dependants such as a spouse, children and certain parents or grandparents can be included subject to the Unit rules in force at the time you apply.
The programme offers more than one way to qualify. The most common is a one time contribution to the National Development Fund. Other routes have included an approved real estate purchase, a business investment and a contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund for larger families.
Each route carries its own minimum amount, government fees and due diligence fees. Confirm which routes are open and the exact figures with the Citizenship by Investment Unit before you commit.
Processing time depends on the route, the completeness of your file and the due diligence outcome. Confirm the current expected timeline with the Citizenship by Investment Unit, since published estimates change.
Costs include the qualifying contribution or investment, government and passport fees, due diligence fees per applicant and professional fees. The figures below are indicative only. Verify each one with the official authority before acting.
Antigua and Barbuda citizenship gives a second passport and the travel access that comes with it. Visa free or visa on arrival access changes over time, so check the current position before relying on it for any specific country, including for travel to and from the Philippines.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Development Fund contribution | From US$230,000 | One time contribution, single applicant or family of up to four. Confirm with the Unit |
| Additional dependant | Confirm with the official authority | Amount varies by family size and route |
| Government and due diligence fees | Confirm with the official authority | Charged per applicant |
| Professional fees | Confirm with a licensed professional | Varies by provider |
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, in general. The Philippines is not a restricted country for the programme. Each applicant is still assessed individually by the Citizenship by Investment Unit, which runs due diligence on every file.
Antigua and Barbuda permits dual citizenship. Whether you can keep Philippine citizenship at the same time is a separate question governed by Philippine law, so confirm that with the relevant Philippine authority.
The Citizenship by Investment Unit of Antigua and Barbuda publishes the binding rules and current fees. Verify every figure there before you act.
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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