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Antigua and Barbuda

#26151AllowedGood
Passport Rank
#26
Visa-Free Score
151
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Population
98K
GDP per Capita
$17K
📋Immigration Notes

Popular CBI destination for Indians. National Development Fund contribution from $230,000 for family of 4. Real estate option from $300,000. Processing in 3-6 months. No physical residency required. Visa-free access to UK, EU Schengen, Singapore, Hong Kong.

Fastest Route: CBI - National Fund Contribution (Antigua and Barbuda)
Investment

Citizenship by Investment through contribution to Antigua and Barbuda's National Development Fund. One of the Caribbean CBI programs. No residency requirement.

4-6 monthsFrom $230K

Requirements

  • Minimum contribution $230,000 (single) to $230,000 (family)
  • Clean criminal record
  • Pass due diligence
  • Source of funds documentation
  • Health check

Advantages

  • Fast processing (3-6 months)
  • Visa-free access to 150+ countries
  • No residency requirement
  • Dual citizenship allowed
  • No interview or language test
  • Tax benefits - no income tax

Disadvantages

  • Non-refundable contribution
  • Due diligence fees additional
  • Small island nation economy
  • Program rules may change

Step-by-Step: CBI - National Fund Contribution (Antigua and Barbuda)

1

Engage Authorized Agent

Must apply through government-authorized agent or law firm

~1 month
2

Prepare Application

Gather documents: passport, police clearance, financial records, medical

~1 month
3

Submit Application

Agent submits application to CBI Unit

~1 month
4

Due Diligence

Government conducts thorough background checks

~2 months
5

Approval & Payment

Upon approval, make contribution payment

~1 month
6

Citizenship & Passport

Take oath (can be done at embassy/consulate) and receive passport

~1 month

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