St Kitts and Nevis vs Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment: Cost, Passport and Rules
Antigua and Barbuda has the lower entry price, at US$230,000, against US$250,000 for St Kitts and Nevis. Today St Kitts and Nevis ranks 22nd and Antigua and Barbuda ranks 24th on the Global Passport Ranking, with 157 and 154 visa-free destinations. We checked prices and rules in October 2026.
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Key Takeaways
- Price. Antigua costs less to enter, at US$230,000. St Kitts starts at US$250,000.
- Passport. St Kitts ranks 22nd and Antigua ranks 24th on the Global Passport Ranking today.
- Time in the country. St Kitts: none today. Antigua: 5 days in 5 years.
- US travel. Antigua and Barbuda nationals have faced a US entry restriction since 1 January 2026, and St Kitts and Nevis still needs a US visa.
- Both can change. Fees, stay rules and approval times move, so we confirm the current terms before you file.
How do St Kitts and Nevis and Antigua and Barbuda compare?
The table puts the two programmes side by side on price, passport, stay rules, family cover and risks.
| Criteria | St Kitts and Nevis | Antigua and Barbuda |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | 22nd | 24th |
| Visa-free destinations | 157 | 154 |
| Schengen Area | Yes | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Electronic authorisation | Electronic authorisation |
| Contribution route | US$250,000, up to four family members | US$230,000, family of up to four |
| Real estate route | From US$325,000, held 7 years | From US$300,000, held 5 years |
| Typical timeline | Often 4 to 6 months | Often 3 to 6 months |
| Time in the country | None today | 5 days in 5 years |
| Who can join | Spouse, children under 18, older unmarried children you support, parents 55 and over | Spouse, children up to 30, parents 55 and over, unmarried siblings |
| US travel | Visa needed | Restricted since 1 January 2026 |
| Stands out for | The oldest programme, open since 1984 | Family pricing and a university fund route |
| Watch out for | A higher price and a 7-year property hold | The US restriction and the 5-day stay |
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, St Kitts and Nevis or Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda costs less to enter. Its entry price is US$230,000, and St Kitts and Nevis starts at US$250,000.
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.
- St Kitts and Nevis. Contribution route: US$250,000, up to four family members. Real estate route: From US$325,000, held 7 years.
- Antigua and Barbuda. Contribution route: US$230,000, family of up to four. Real estate route: From US$300,000, held 5 years.
Which has the stronger passport, St Kitts and Nevis or Antigua and Barbuda?
St Kitts and Nevis ranks 22nd with 157 visa-free destinations today, and Antigua and Barbuda ranks 24th with 154. Schengen Area access today: St Kitts and Nevis Yes, Antigua and Barbuda 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?
St Kitts and Nevis: none today. Antigua and Barbuda: 5 days in 5 years.
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, St Kitts and Nevis or Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda is cheaper to enter, at US$230,000, against US$250,000 for St Kitts and Nevis. Government and due diligence fees come on top for both. Use the family cost calculator for your total.
Which passport is stronger, St Kitts and Nevis or Antigua and Barbuda?
St Kitts and Nevis ranks 22nd and Antigua and Barbuda ranks 24th 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 St Kitts and Nevis and Antigua and Barbuda?
St Kitts and Nevis: Spouse, children under 18, older unmarried children you support, parents 55 and over. Antigua and Barbuda: Spouse, children up to 30, parents 55 and over, unmarried siblings.
Which has the shorter timeline, St Kitts and Nevis or Antigua and Barbuda?
St Kitts and Nevis: often 4 to 6 months. Antigua and Barbuda: often 3 to 6 months. Real times depend on due diligence and on how complete your file is.
Do St Kitts and Nevis and Antigua and Barbuda passports need a US visa?
Antigua and Barbuda nationals have faced a US entry restriction since 1 January 2026, and St Kitts and Nevis still needs a US visa. Check the US travel row in the table before you plan.
How do I choose between St Kitts and Nevis and Antigua and Barbuda?
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.
