Antigua and Barbuda runs a citizenship by investment programme with several qualifying options. Lebanese nationals can apply, subject to due diligence. This page explains the routes and what to verify 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.
The programme is open to applicants of most nationalities, including Lebanese nationals, with no blanket bar on Lebanon in the published rules. The Citizenship by Investment Unit applies strict due diligence and a virtual interview for main applicants and dependants aged 16 and above.
Applicants must hold a clean record and meet the source of funds checks. Confirm the current eligibility, any country specific handling and the document list with the unit before you act.
The main options are a contribution to the National Development Fund, an approved real estate purchase held for a set period, and a business investment. The fund contribution is usually the simplest and quickest route.
There is a short stay condition, with a small number of days required in the country within the first years after grant. The status is full citizenship with a passport.
Applications are filed through an authorised agent with the Citizenship by Investment Unit, which runs due diligence before approval. Reported processing varies and depends on document readiness and the interview. Treat any figure as indicative and confirm with the authority.
The cost is built around the chosen qualifying option plus government, due diligence and processing fees. The figures below are indicative and have changed over time. Verify the current amounts with the unit and a licensed professional.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Development Fund contribution | From about USD 230,000 for a family up to four | Reported minimum. Additional members increase the amount. Confirm the current figure. |
| Approved real estate | Confirm with the official authority | Held for a set minimum period in an approved project |
| Government, due diligence and processing fees | Confirm with the official authority | Charged per applicant and dependant |
| Minimum stay condition | A few days within the first five years | Reported condition to retain citizenship. Confirm with the authority. |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Citizenship by Investment Unit of Antigua and Barbuda publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The programme is open to most nationalities, including Lebanese nationals, with no blanket bar on Lebanon in the published rules, subject to strict due diligence and a virtual interview. Confirm the current handling with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
The National Development Fund contribution is usually the simplest and most affordable option, with a reported minimum from about USD 230,000 for a family up to four. Amounts change, so confirm the current figure with the authority.
There is a short stay condition, reported as a small number of days within the first five years after grant, rather than full residence. Confirm the current requirement with the 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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