Antigua and Barbuda runs a long established citizenship by investment programme open to Indian nationals who pass due diligence and choose a qualifying route.
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.
Indian nationals are eligible and face no nationality bar. Eligibility turns on passing the due diligence carried out by the Citizenship by Investment Unit, being of good character and documenting a lawful source of the funds used for the investment.
Applicants should be aware of a short physical presence condition reported for this programme, requiring a number of days in the country within the first five years. Confirm the current residence condition with the official authority.
The main route is the National Development Fund, a contribution that is not refundable, reported at a minimum of 230,000 United States dollars for a single applicant or a family of up to four, with additional amounts for further dependants.
Other routes are reported, including approved real estate from 300,000 United States dollars, a University of the West Indies fund option and an approved business investment. Confirm the current minimums and conditions with the official authority.
Antigua and Barbuda is reported to take roughly six to nine months from a complete application to a decision, subject to due diligence. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
Beyond the contribution or property investment, applicants pay due diligence, processing and passport fees, with additional amounts per dependant. Confirm the current government fees with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Development Fund | Reported at a minimum of 230,000 United States dollars | Single applicant or family of up to four |
| Real estate route | Reported from 300,000 United States dollars | Approved property, with holding conditions |
| Additional dependants | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Extra amounts reported per added family member |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), Antigua and Barbuda publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. There is no nationality bar. Approval depends on passing due diligence and showing a lawful source of funds. Confirm the current rules with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
A short physical presence condition is reported, requiring a number of days in the country within the first five years. Confirm the current condition with the official authority.
The National Development Fund contribution is reported as the lowest cost route at a minimum of 230,000 United States dollars for a family of up to four. Confirm the current minimum 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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