Vietnamese nationals can apply for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment. This page sets out eligibility, the main routes, timeline and indicative costs.
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.
Vietnam does not appear on the restricted country list published for the Antigua and Barbuda programme, so Vietnamese nationals can generally apply, subject to due diligence and the published investment thresholds. Confirm the current restricted list with the Citizenship by Investment Unit before you proceed.
Applicants must be at least 18, hold a clean background and show a clear source of funds. Family members such as a spouse and dependent children can usually be included.
The two best known routes are a contribution to the National Development Fund and a purchase of approved real estate. The fund route is a one time contribution. The real estate route requires the purchase of an approved property that must be held for at least five years.
Other routes have existed over time, such as a business investment and a university fund option for larger families. Confirm which routes are currently open, and their figures, with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
Applications are filed through a licensed agent to the Citizenship by Investment Unit, which carries out due diligence before any approval. Confirm the current processing window with the authority.
Figures changed in 2024, so treat the table as a starting point and confirm every current amount with the official authority. Government, due diligence and professional fees apply on top of the qualifying investment.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Development Fund contribution | From USD 230,000 | For a family of up to four, since the 2024 change |
| Real estate purchase | From USD 300,000 | Approved property, held for at least five years |
| Additional dependant | From USD 15,000 per person | Above the base family size on the fund route. Confirm the current figure |
| Due diligence and government fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Apply per applicant and dependant |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Vietnam is not on the published restricted country list, so Vietnamese nationals can generally apply, subject to due diligence and the investment requirements. Confirm with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
The National Development Fund contribution is usually the lowest cost route, from USD 230,000 for a family of up to four since the 2024 change. Confirm the current figure with the authority.
On the real estate route the approved property must be held for at least five years. Verify the current rule 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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