Antigua & Barbuda
CBI + 5-Day Residency
Antigua & Barbuda combines Caribbean CBI with the region's best family pricing and only requires 5 days of residence in 5 years. The '365 beaches' island also offers a legitimate lifestyle option if you want more than just a passport.
Our framework evaluates Antigua & Barbuda across 6 strategic pillars. Each pillar answers a key question that matters when planning your relocation strategy.
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Immigration Overview
Antigua & Barbuda's CBI program launched in 2013 and has carved out a niche with the best family pricing in the Caribbean. For families of 4 or more, Antigua is often the most cost-effective option. The program also has the lightest residency requirement: just 5 days in the country over 5 years.
Unlike some CBI destinations, Antigua is also a genuine place to visit or live. The island has 365 beaches (one for every day of the year, they say), a functioning international airport, a yachting culture, and better infrastructure than smaller Caribbean nations. If you want a passport and might actually use the islands, Antigua deserves consideration.
Visa & Residency Pathways
National Development Fund
The direct contribution option
- $230,000 for family up to 4
- $260,000 for family of 5+
- Best family pricing in Caribbean CBI
- Processing in 3-6 months
Real Estate Investment
Property ownership with flexibility
- $300,000 in approved project OR
- $400,000 for sole ownership
- Joint applications ($200k each) available
- Hold for 5 years minimum
Business Investment
For entrepreneurs
- $1.5M solo investment OR
- $400k+ as part of $5M joint venture
- Must create employment
- Government approval required
What You Get
Full citizenship with light requirements
- 149+ visa-free destinations
- Only 5 days residence in 5 years required
- Include spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings
- Zero taxes on worldwide income
Why Antigua & Barbuda?
Best for Families
Flat $230k covers family of 4. Best value in Caribbean for larger families with generous dependent definitions.
Minimal Residence
Only 5 days required in 5 years. Lightest physical presence requirement of any CBI program.
Global Mobility
149+ visa-free countries including EU, UK, Schengen, Hong Kong. Strong passport for travel.
Actual Paradise
365 beaches, sailing regattas, functioning airport. If you want CBI plus lifestyle potential, Antigua works.
Zero Tax
No income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, or wealth tax on worldwide income.
Joint Applications
Split real estate investment with another applicant ($200k each). Unique option to reduce costs.
General Requirements
Requirements for Antigua & Barbuda CBI:
- Clean criminal record (worldwide)
- No visa refusals to major countries
- Legitimate source of funds documentation
- Health certificate
- Complete personal history disclosure
- Professional and bank reference letters
- Must visit Antigua for 5 days within first 5 years
Total costs for the donation route including government fees, due diligence, and legal typically run $260,000-300,000 for a single applicant or couple, with family of 4 coming in around $290,000-330,000 all-in.
Unique features: Antigua offers a University of the West Indies contribution option ($200k donation + $150k to UWI for free tuition for one family member). Also has joint real estate applications allowing cost-sharing between unrelated applicants.
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