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🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship: requirements and how to apply

Direct citizenship via National Development Fund contribution or real estate acquisition.

Official Antigua and Barbuda citizenship page

Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment (CIP)

Direct citizenship via National Development Fund contribution or real estate acquisition.

Typical duration
Lifelong citizenship & passport
Path to permanent residency
Direct citizenship grant

Main requirements

  • Contribution or investment threshold
  • Clean due diligence verification

Official page

Documents usually needed for Antigua and Barbuda

  • Proof of expected gross annual income of at least $50,000 USD
  • Proof of employment with foreign company or self-employment/consulting abroad
  • Clean police certificate and comprehensive medical insurance coverage for Antigua and Barbuda
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    NDR Official Portal Submission

    Submit digital application on nomad.gov.ag with proof of employment, income, and clean background check.

    5 - 7 business days

  2. 2

    Approval in Principle & NDR Card Issuance

    Pay visa fee ($1,500 individual / $2,000 couple) to receive electronic authorization.

    3 - 5 business days

  3. 3

    Arrival in St. John’s & Permit Activation

    Present approval letter at V.C. Bird International Airport to enter with 2-year residence rights.

    Immediate on arrival

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Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Antigua and Barbuda. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Nomad Digital Residence (NDR) Management & Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Nomad Digital Residence (NDR) Management & Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) on the official website before applying.