Below are the basic requirements to apply for Citizenship by Investment Program of Antigua and Barbuda stipulated by the government.
- Age: Main applicant must be at least 18 years old.
- Character & Background: A clean criminal record and verifiable good character are essential.
- Health: Good medical health is typically required (certified by a qualified physician).
- Source of Funds: You must demonstrate a legitimate source of funds for the investment.
- Due Diligence Check: Applicants (and dependents above a certain age) must undergo a strict background check conducted by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
- Residency Requirement: Successful applicants are generally required to spend at least 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda within the first 5 years after citizenship is granted (effective rule).
- Bank Compliance – Applicants must pass also bank compliance proving legitimate source of funds
- Family members: Must meet proper age limit, dependency relationship and fully supported.
- Refusal – Applicants who have prior citizenship rejection by CIP nations will not be automatically rejected.
- Visa Refusal – Any prior visa rejections from UK, Schengen, Canada, USA may be rejected reviewed only case by case basis.
- Blacklist – Applicants from a banned country (eg. Russia, Belarus) subject to international sanctions wont be admitted into the program.
Some nationals from certain restricted jurisdictions may have additional conditions or require longer residence in another country before applying.
Timeline: Processing is usually 3–6 months, depending on the route and completeness of documentation.