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The best terms for families of four or more

Antigua & Barbuda
citizenship by investment

The only Caribbean programme in this index with a physical-presence requirement — 5 days over 5 years. A formality on paper, but skipping it is not an option: the passport gets revoked.

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Contribution from
$230,000
Time to status
4–8 mo.
Stay requirement
5 days over 5 years
Visa-free countries
151

The NDF contribution favours larger families

The base amount covers four people at once — unusual among Caribbean programmes, which more often charge per applicant. For families of four or more this is one of the best-value programmes in the index per person.

COMPOSITION
AMOUNT
WHAT TO KNOW
Family of up to 4
AMOUNT$230,000
One fixed amount for the whole family — the price has been in effect since August 2024 (up from $100,000, a 130% increase).
Each additional family member
AMOUNT+$15,000
Surcharge for the fifth member onward.

What the full cost consists of

Due diligence here costs more than at regional neighbours, but the payment structure is clear: 10% of the government fee and all of due diligence are paid on filing, the rest after approval-in-principle.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
Due diligence check
RATE$8,500
main applicant
Due diligence check
RATE$5,000
spouse
Due diligence check
RATE$2,000 / $4,000
child 12–17 / dependant 18–30
NDF contribution
RATEfrom $230,000
per family of up to 4, see the table above

How the process runs

01
Preparing documents
The full due diligence package — bank statements, criminal record certificates, source-of-funds documentation.
02
Filing and first payment
10% of the government fee and 100% of due diligence are paid right at filing.
03
Review
The main checks and due diligence take 3–4 months; the official standard is 4–5 months.
04
Approval-in-principle
After approval, the remaining government fee is paid and the NDF contribution is completed.
05
Citizenship and passport issuance
The citizenship certificate is issued right after full payment is confirmed.

A good fit if

Your family is four or more people — the base $230,000 covers everyone at once, one of the best-value programmes in the index for larger families.
You are willing to visit the country at least once every 5 years — a formality, but skipping it revokes the passport.
You want a second passport with broad visa-free access (151 countries) and no years-long naturalisation.
Your source of funds is easy to document.

A poor fit if

You do not plan to ever visit the country physically — the 5-days-over-5-years requirement is mandatory, and the passport becomes invalid without a visit.
You are a single applicant with no family — for one person, programmes like Dominica are formally cheaper.
Your source of funds is hard to document — due diligence here is among the most expensive and thorough in the region.
You need a result faster than several months — some sources record actual timelines of up to 14 months.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

Henley & Partners
Лондон, Великобритания · since 1997
The largest advisory firm in the industry — over 70 offices worldwide; also advises governments on designing migration programmes.
NTL Trust
Карибский регион (офисы в Латинской Америке, Европе, на Ближнем Востоке и в Азии) · since 1994
30+ years in citizenship and residence by investment, officially accredited by several Caribbean governments; also trust and corporate services.
Arton Capital
Монреаль, Канада · since 2006
Global financial advisory firm specialising in residence and citizenship by investment.
Astons
Дубай, ОАЭ (основана в Лондоне) · since 1989
One of the oldest firms in the market, over 9,000 clients from 100+ countries; Golden Visa, citizenship and RBI worldwide.
CS Global Partners
Лондон (Мэйфэр), Великобритания · since 2012
Holds an official government mandate to promote the citizenship-by-investment programmes of St Kitts & Nevis, Dominica, and Saint Lucia.
Savory & Partners
Дубай, ОАЭ · since 2009
Over 70 specialists across 8 offices on three continents, 20+ jurisdictions, over 11,000 clients.

This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.

Frequent questions

What happens if you never visit the country?

The passport is revoked. The requirement is minimal — 5 days total over the first 5 years after citizenship — but it is mandatory and cannot be skipped.

Why did the price rise in 2024?

The NDF contribution went from $100,000 to $230,000 in August 2024 — a 130% increase. It was a region-wide move following an OECS (Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States) rate revision.

Who can be included in the application?

A spouse, children, and parents — the base $230,000 covers a family of up to 4; each additional member adds $15,000.

How strict is the check?

Due diligence here is among the most expensive in the region ($8,500 for the main applicant) — correspondingly thorough, which helps the passport’s standing with visa authorities.

How long does it really take?

The official standard is 4–5 months, but some independent sources record an average of up to 14 months from preparation to final approval. Budget more time than the marketing promises.

Can you pay in stages?

Yes, the structure is staged: 10% of the government fee and all of due diligence at filing, the remainder after approval-in-principle.

Sources

Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) Antigua & Barbuda — official programme portal↗IBCCS Tax — detailed breakdown of due diligence fees and stages for 2026↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.