Give Your Whole Family a Second Home With Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
You do not want to leave anyone behind. Antigua and Barbuda is the Caribbean program built around the whole family: one contribution covers a family of up to four, and eligible parents, grandparents and siblings can join. AIA prepares your file, checks your documents and guides it through government due diligence.
since 1991
You want a second passport for everyone you love, not just one person
Many programs price each person separately or leave older relatives out. Parents get left behind, and the cost climbs with every name you add.
Antigua and Barbuda covers a main applicant and up to three dependants with one US$230,000 contribution, and eligible relatives can be added.
How it feels to choose who to protect
You feel torn when you must decide which family members to cover. You worry about aging parents and grown children who face the same risks you do.
What Antigua and Barbuda gives you
- One contribution for a family of four, so you pay once and cover your core family
- Parents, grandparents and siblings can join, so nobody you support is left outside
- Children under 30 qualify, so adult children keep their options too
- Three routes, so you choose a fund, real estate or a university fund with a scholarship
- A Commonwealth passport, so your family travels with confidence
- Dual citizenship, so you add a passport instead of swapping one
You do not have to work this out alone
We know family decisions are the hardest ones. You are weighing who to include, what it costs and what the rules allow. You want someone who will check every relationship and every document.
What we have done
- 35+ years in immigration and investment migration
- 25,000+ families guided since 1991
- Three offices: Toronto, Dubai and Karachi
- Authorized agents only: we file through officially authorized agents for each program
- 2026 Canadian Choice Award winner
What we believe
- Honesty first: we tell you when a program does not fit, before you pay
- Clean files: every dollar documented, and no shortcuts
- Your plan, not a template: the right program depends on your goals and passport
We believe a family plan should cover the people you support, and it should not leave anyone outside the price band.
Is Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment right for you?
An honest answer before you commit funds.
A good fit if you have
- Funds you can trace to a legal source and document fully
- A clean criminal record for every adult applicant
- A budget from US$230,000, plus processing and due diligence fees
- A family you want to cover in one application, including older relatives
- Willingness to spend a short stay in Antigua and Barbuda after approval
Consider another route if
- You cannot document where your money came from
- You want a program with no stay requirement at all
- You only need a plan for yourself and want the lowest entry cost
- You have a criminal record or a sanctions link
Not sure Antigua and Barbuda is the best fit? Compare all citizenship by investment programs, or book a Strategy Consultation and we match your family to the right one.
Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment requirements
The CIU checks you and your family in depth. Here is what it looks at.
Due diligence
Every adult applicant passes background checks, police certificates and screening against international databases. The CIU may ask you to attend an interview.
Source of funds
You document where your money came from with bank records, tax filings, business accounts or sale contracts, and show you can fund the investment and fees.
Health and identity
Each applicant needs certified identity documents and a medical exam. Fingerprints or other biometrics may also be required.
Family
You can include a spouse, children under 30, parents and grandparents aged 55 and over, and unmarried siblings. Dependants must rely on the main applicant financially.
Nationality rules
The program keeps its own list of restricted nationalities. We check your passport against it before you pay anything.
Not sure you qualify?
Book a strategy consultation and we map your best program.
Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment options
National Development Fund
US$230,000 covers a main applicant and up to three dependants, so one payment protects your core family. Larger families pay extra per additional dependant.
Approved real estate
Invest at least US$300,000 in a government-approved project and hold it for five years, so you keep an asset you can sell later.
University of the West Indies Fund
A contribution from about US$260,000 that supports the university and includes a tuition scholarship, so a student in your family benefits too.
See how Antigua and Barbuda compares
Compare it with the other programs before you decide.
Your path to an Antigua and Barbuda passport in three steps
Three steps from your first call to your passport in hand.
Book Your Strategy Consultation
In 30 minutes we confirm Antigua and Barbuda fits your goals, family and budget, and tell you what to prepare.
We prepare and file your application
We gather and check your documents, file through an authorized agent and answer every due diligence question.
Enjoy your second passport
You receive your citizenship certificate and passport, and your family gains new options for travel and security.
What it costs, and what waiting costs
Antigua and Barbuda prices your family as a unit, and we show every line up front. Set it against the price of leaving parents or grown children without a plan B.
Two possible futures
A year from now, your parents and grown children may still sit outside any plan, while the rules and the short-stay requirement keep changing.
Or your whole family holds a second citizenship, your file is clean and nobody is left behind. You feel relieved, and you protected the people who rely on you.
The cost of staying put
The short-stay requirement is expected to lengthen, and a regional regulator, ECCIRA, is standardizing the Caribbean programs. Applying under current terms helps you avoid changes that add cost or steps.
Your ultimate success
- Relieved: your family has a plan B
- Confident: you travel and do business without visa fear
- Protected: your children inherit more options
- In control: you decided on your terms, with the facts
Which citizenship program fits you?
Answer a few questions about your goals, family and budget, and we match you to the programs worth your time.
Why clients choose Amir Ismail & Associates
35+ years of hands-on immigration experience and 25,000+ successful cases, from offices in Toronto, Dubai and Karachi. We work only through officially authorized agents for every citizenship program we file, so you deal with one accountable team from first call to passport.
Authorized agents only
We file only through officially authorized agents for each program, with no intermediaries in between.
A strategy built for your family
We match programs to your goals, budget and passport, not a template.
Application accuracy
Document and source-of-funds review that prevents costly errors and refusals.
Timely updates
We track rule, fee and regulator changes across every program for you.
End-to-end support
From your first eligibility check to your passport in hand, we guide every step.
Proven track record
2026 Canadian Choice Award winner, trusted since 1991.
What our clients say
Real reviews from clients we have guided across borders.
Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment FAQs
Is Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment worth the cost?
One US$230,000 contribution covers a main applicant and up to three dependants, and eligible relatives can be added. Set that against the cost of leaving parents or grown children without a plan B. For many families the family pricing is the whole point.
How much does Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment cost?
The National Development Fund contribution is US$230,000 for a family of up to four, and larger families pay extra for each additional dependant. Processing and due diligence fees come on top. Your consultation gives you an all-in figure.
How long does it take?
Most files take roughly 3 to 6 months from a complete application. Your own time is about 30 minutes to start and a few weeks to gather documents, and we handle the filing and follow-up.
Do I need to live in Antigua and Barbuda?
No. You do not need to live there first, but a short stay is required, currently five days within five years. The requirement is expected to lengthen, so we confirm the current rule before you file.
Will my application be approved?
Approval depends on your record, source of funds and nationality, and nobody can guarantee it. We pre-screen every file before you pay, which removes most avoidable refusals. AIA has guided 25,000+ families since 1991.
Who can I include in an application?
You can include a spouse, children under 30, parents and grandparents aged 55 and over, and unmarried siblings who rely on you financially. We confirm who qualifies before you file.
What is the real estate option?
You invest at least US$300,000 in a government-approved project and hold it for five years before resale. It suits investors who want an asset. The contribution route has fewer moving parts.
What is the University of the West Indies Fund option?
It is a contribution from about US$260,000 that supports the university and includes a tuition scholarship for a family member. It suits families with students, and we confirm the current amount with you.
Which nationalities can apply for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship?
Most nationalities can apply, but the program keeps its own list of restricted nationalities and runs its own checks. Your home country’s dual citizenship rules also matter. We confirm both before you pay anything.
Is the process confidential?
Applications are handled privately, but governments can share information under international rules. A second passport also does not change where you owe tax. We explain both points in your consultation.
