The Antigua citizen by investment program provides the best solution for inclusion of family dependents costwise and agewise. Family members can be added at the beginning of application or post approval in the future.
Eligible Family Members
The following are qualifying family members can apply under single family application for citizenship by investment program. Future additions also possible. Note carefully the age limit and relationship.
New regulations now permit upto five generations of family members can be included on one application, either included in the application when initially submitted or post approval.
| Category | Eligibility Criteria | Financial Dependency Required | Government Fee (if applicable) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Spouse | Legally married spouse of the principal applicant | No specific age limit | Standard dependent fees apply | Marriage certificate required |
| Child (0–31 years) | Child of principal applicant or spouse aged 0–30 | Yes | Standard dependent fees apply | Must be financially dependent |
| Adult Child (18+ with disability no age limit) | Physically or mentally challenged child living with applicant | Not required | Standard dependent fees apply | Medical certification required |
| Parent / Grandparent (55+) | Parent or grandparent of principal applicant or spouse aged 55+ | Yes | Standard dependent fees apply | Proof of age and dependency required |
| Sibling (Unmarried below 18) | Brother or sister of principal applicant or spouse | Not specified | US$50,000 | No age limit |
| Alternate Main Applicant | Any Family member must be 18 years | Main applicant is deceased or mentally incapacitated |
Note: Unmarried spouses or defacto or same sex spouse not accepted.
Future Dependent / Post-Citizenship Additions
| Category | Eligibility Criteria | Government Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Spouse (Principal Applicant) | Married after citizenship granted | US$50,000 | Payable upon application |
| Future Spouse of Dependent Child | Spouse of dependent child (child must remain financially dependent) | US$50,000 | Adult dependent fee |
| Future Child (Under 5 years) | Child born to principal applicant or dependent child | US$10,000 | Cabinet-approved revised fee |
| Future Child (6–17 years) | Child aged 6–17 | US$20,000 | Cabinet-approved revised fee |
| Addition of Adult Dependent | Any qualifying adult dependent added later | US$50,000 | Reduced from US$75,000 |
| Time Restriction | — | — | No time limit to add eligible dependents |
Nomination of Alternate Main Applicant
Key Amendments made to the CIP Act of 2024, makes it possible to nominate alternate family member, in the “beginning” of citizenship application, so if the principal applicant passes away, this way he/she can designate another main applicant to include more family members. Incase of single applicant, who has no family, they can designate alternate main applicant (eg. spouse/child) after approval, to receive citizenship in the future. This key feature makes it possible to pass down citizenship to future generation of family including grandchildren.