Antigua and Barbuda vs Dominica Citizenship by Investment: Cost, Passport and Rules
Dominica has the lower entry price, at US$200,000, against US$230,000 for Antigua and Barbuda. Today Antigua and Barbuda ranks 24th and Dominica ranks 30th on the Global Passport Ranking, with 154 and 144 visa-free destinations. We checked prices and rules in October 2026.
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Key Takeaways
- Price. Dominica costs less to enter, at US$200,000. Antigua starts at US$230,000.
- Passport. Antigua ranks 24th and Dominica ranks 30th on the Global Passport Ranking today.
- Time in the country. Antigua: 5 days in 5 years. Dominica: none today.
- US travel. Both Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica nationals have faced a US entry restriction since 1 January 2026.
- Both can change. Fees, stay rules and approval times move, so we confirm the current terms before you file.
How do Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica compare?
The table puts the two programmes side by side on price, passport, stay rules, family cover and risks.
| Criteria | Antigua and Barbuda | Dominica |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | 24th | 30th |
| Visa-free destinations | 154 | 144 |
| Schengen Area | Yes | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Electronic authorisation | Visa needed |
| Contribution route | US$230,000, family of up to four | From US$200,000, single applicant |
| Real estate route | From US$300,000, held 5 years | From US$200,000, held 3 years |
| Typical timeline | Often 3 to 6 months | Often 3 to 6 months |
| Time in the country | 5 days in 5 years | None today |
| Who can join | Spouse, children up to 30, parents 55 and over, unmarried siblings | Spouse, children under 18, older children in higher education, parents over 65 |
| US travel | Restricted since 1 January 2026 | Restricted since 1 January 2026 |
| Stands out for | Family pricing and a university fund route | The lowest Caribbean entry price |
| Watch out for | The US restriction and the 5-day stay | The US restriction |
Prices and timelines were checked in October 2026 and can change. A regional 30-day presence rule is agreed for the five Caribbean programmes but is not yet in force. See the status table for where things stand.
Which is cheaper, Antigua and Barbuda or Dominica?
Dominica costs less to enter. Its entry price is US$200,000, and Antigua and Barbuda starts at US$230,000.
The entry price is the contribution or investment only. Government and due diligence fees come on top, so use the family cost calculator to see your total.
- Antigua and Barbuda. Contribution route: US$230,000, family of up to four. Real estate route: From US$300,000, held 5 years.
- Dominica. Contribution route: From US$200,000, single applicant. Real estate route: From US$200,000, held 3 years.
Which has the stronger passport, Antigua and Barbuda or Dominica?
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 24th with 154 visa-free destinations today, and Dominica ranks 30th with 144. Schengen Area access today: Antigua and Barbuda Yes, Dominica Yes.
A higher rank is not a better programme. Cost, stay rules, family cover and the law of your home country matter as much. See the passport ranking page for all seven.
Which asks for more time in the country?
Antigua and Barbuda: 5 days in 5 years. Dominica: none today.
A regional rule that asks for 30 days in the country over five years has been agreed but is not in force yet, so we confirm the position before you file. Read the dual citizenship guide before you choose, because the law of your home country decides whether you keep your first passport.
Where do you go from here?
Every programme runs due diligence on you and your family, and none can guarantee approval. Read each programme page, then run your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Antigua and Barbuda or Dominica?
Dominica is cheaper to enter, at US$200,000, against US$230,000 for Antigua and Barbuda. Government and due diligence fees come on top for both. Use the family cost calculator for your total.
Which passport is stronger, Antigua and Barbuda or Dominica?
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 24th and Dominica ranks 30th on the Global Passport Ranking today. A higher rank opens more visa-free doors, but it is only one part of the choice.
Can my family join in Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica?
Antigua and Barbuda: Spouse, children up to 30, parents 55 and over, unmarried siblings. Dominica: Spouse, children under 18, older children in higher education, parents over 65.
Which has the shorter timeline, Antigua and Barbuda or Dominica?
Antigua and Barbuda: often 3 to 6 months. Dominica: often 3 to 6 months. Real times depend on due diligence and on how complete your file is.
Do Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica passports need a US visa?
Both Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica nationals have faced a US entry restriction since 1 January 2026. Check the US travel row in the table before you plan.
How do I choose between Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica?
Start with your goal and your budget, then check the stay rules and the US travel row. Use Find my program and the family cost calculator to narrow the list.
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Written and reviewed by Amir Ismail, founder of Amir Ismail & Associates. Prices, timelines and rules were checked against official programme sources in October 2026. This page is general information and not legal advice.
Last reviewed: 24 October 2026.
