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Antigua and Barbuda real estate investment for citizenship
Buy into a government-approved development, keep the residence for 5 years, and the same purchase can qualify your whole family for citizenship.
Answer and evidence
Does real estate investment in Antigua and Barbuda qualify you for citizenship?
Yes. Real estate investment in Antigua and Barbuda qualifies your family for citizenship when the property is in a government-approved development, costs at least USD 300,000 and is kept for 5 years. Processing and due-diligence fees are paid on top of the purchase, and every application passes government due diligence.
- 01Minimum investment USD 300,000 in an approved projectcip.gov.ag, real estateOFFICIAL13 October 2026
- 02Resale only after 5 years, unless the proceeds go into another approved propertycip.gov.ag, real estateOFFICIAL13 October 2026
- 03Processing fee USD 10,000 single, USD 20,000 family of up to fourcip.gov.ag, schedule of feesOFFICIAL13 October 2026
- 04Due diligence USD 8,500 main applicant, USD 5,000 spouse, nil for children under 12cip.gov.ag, schedule of feesOFFICIAL13 October 2026
What your family actually pays
How much does Antigua and Barbuda citizenship through real estate cost?
Antigua and Barbuda citizenship through real estate costs from about USD 318,500 for a single applicant, which is the USD 300,000 minimum purchase plus the government budget. A family of up to four pays one USD 20,000 processing fee, with due diligence by person. Choose your family size to see your own figure, before professional costs.
| Approved property, minimum | USD 300,000 |
|---|---|
| Government processing fee | USD 10,000 |
| Due diligence | USD 8,500 |
| Indicative total | USD 318,500 |
Official fee schedule as of 13 October 2026. Excludes passport fees, legal fees, stamp duty and closing costs, which your specialist confirms for your case.
Compare
How do the real-estate citizenship routes compare?
Antigua and Barbuda pairs a USD 300,000 property minimum with a 5-year hold counted from purchase, which makes your exit date easy to plan. Minimums, holding periods and fees all differ across the five Caribbean real-estate routes, so the purchase price alone rarely decides which programme offers the best value for your family.
| Country | Minimum property | Holding period | Programme guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | USD 300,000 | 5 years | Read the guide |
| St Kitts and Nevis | From USD 325,000 | 7 years | Read the guide |
| Grenada | From USD 270,000 | 5 years | Read the guide |
| Saint Lucia | From USD 300,000 | 5 years | Read the guide |
| Dominica | USD 200,000 | 3 years | Read the guide |
Figures from Mirabello's programme data, checked against official sources. Holding periods run from purchase or from the grant of citizenship, depending on the programme; each guide sets out the detail and the fees.
11 properties · Approved residences in Antigua
Which Antigua real estate qualifies for citizenship?
Antigua real estate qualifies for citizenship only inside a development on the government's approved list, at USD 300,000 or more. Each of the 11 residences here shows its price, area and approval status, and we confirm that status against the official list before you reserve, so you never rely on a marketing claim alone.
Citizenship routeAntigua Horizon Quay
English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
1 to 2 bedApartment
Citizenship routeApproved projectShared-ownership villas, The Gardens
Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
Villa
Citizenship routeBoutique resort apartments
Half Moon Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
1 to 2 bedApartment
Citizenship routeApproved projectPlunge-pool suites, Nonsuch Bay
Nonsuch Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
1 bedResort suite
Citizenship routeApproved projectVerandah Estates villas
Long Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
2 to 3 bedVilla
Citizenship routeHillside coastal apartment
Antigua and Barbuda
1 bed83.61 m²Apartment
Citizenship routeApproved projectWaterfront townhouse, Nonsuch Bay
Nonsuch Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
3 bed325 m²Townhouse
Citizenship routeTwo-bedroom beach cottage
East coast, Antigua and Barbuda
2 bedCottage
Citizenship routeTwo-bedroom waterfront residence
South-east coast, Antigua and Barbuda
2 bedApartment
Citizenship routeApproved projectThree-bedroom villas, The Gardens
Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
3 bedVilla
Citizenship routeApproved projectThe Beach Houses
Falmouth Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
4 bed279 to 604 m²Villa
No residences match this filter.
The island's approved addresses
Where can you buy approved property in Antigua?
Approved property in Antigua is concentrated around the south-coast harbours, Jolly Harbour on the west coast and the quieter bays of the east. Your choice shapes daily life far more than the citizenship outcome, because every approved development carries the same USD 300,000 minimum and 5-year hold, wherever it sits on the island.
English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour suit buyers who want yachting and the historic dockyard close by. Jolly Harbour offers a marina setting on the calm west coast, while Nonsuch Bay, Long Bay and Half Moon Bay give you more space and privacy on the east.
- English Harbour
- Jolly Harbour
- Falmouth Harbour
- Nonsuch Bay
- Long Bay
- Half Moon Bay
- East coast
- South-east coast
From first viewing to passport
How do you buy Antigua real estate for citizenship?
Buying Antigua real estate for citizenship runs in five steps, from shortlisting an approved residence to taking the oath and collecting your passport. The purchase and the application move together: you sign a binding agreement with the developer of an approved project before the application goes to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- Choose a residence
We shortlist approved developments that fit your budget, family and plans, and confirm each approval reference against the official list.
- Reserve and check
A reservation holds the unit while lawyers review title, the sale agreement and the developer's approval. You then sign a binding purchase agreement.
- Apply
Your citizenship application is filed through an authorised agent with the purchase documents, fees and due-diligence forms. An interview is part of the process.
- Approval and completion
After approval in principle, the purchase completes and the remaining government fees are paid.
- Passport, then hold
You take the oath of allegiance in Antigua and Barbuda or at an embassy, high commission or consular office, and collect citizenship certificates and passports. You keep the property for 5 years, then you are free to sell.
The island, beyond the paperwork
What is life like in Antigua beyond the investment?
Life in Antigua centres on harbours, sheltered bays and sailing, with V.C. Bird International Airport linking the island to the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. You can use your residence for holidays or longer stays, and no residence is required before or during the citizenship application, so you decide how much time to spend here.
Harbours
English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, anchor the yachting life of the south coast. Several approved developments sit within reach of the two neighbouring harbours.
The coast
Calm Caribbean bays lie to the west, reef-sheltered beaches to the east, and sailing runs all year. Your choice of coast shapes the setting of your residence.
Getting there
V.C. Bird International Airport has direct flights to the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada, which makes short visits to your residence practical.
Questions
What do buyers ask most often?
Buyers of Antigua real estate most often ask about the minimum investment, the total family cost, timing, resale and whether the donation route costs less. Each answer here follows our verified programme data, and your specialist confirms the position for your family before you reserve a residence or commit any funds.
What is the minimum real estate investment in Antigua and Barbuda?
USD 300,000 in a government-approved development. The property must be kept for 5 years from purchase.
What does Antigua citizenship through real estate cost in total?
For a single applicant, from about USD 318,500: the USD 300,000 purchase, a USD 10,000 processing fee and USD 8,500 due diligence. A family of four pays a USD 20,000 processing fee plus due diligence for each family member aged 12 and over. Passport, legal and closing costs come on top.
How long does Antigua citizenship through real estate take?
No official processing time is published. In our recent cases the application takes 4 to 7 months, and choosing the property and completing the purchase run alongside it.
Can I sell my Antigua property before the holding period ends?
Only if the proceeds go into another approved property in Antigua and Barbuda. After 5 years the property can be sold freely.
Does the donation route cost less than real estate in Antigua?
The National Development Fund contribution starts at USD 230,000, but it is not returned. The property route costs more upfront and keeps the capital in an asset you own.
Which family members are included in Antigua citizenship through real estate?
Citizenship extends to your family, and a single USD 20,000 processing fee covers a family of up to four. Larger families pay an additional processing fee for each further dependant. Your specialist checks each relative against the programme's dependant rules before you apply.
Do I need to live in Antigua and Barbuda?
No residence is required before or during the application. A short physical presence requirement applies in the first years after citizenship is granted, and your specialist confirms the rule in force when you apply.
Does Antigua real estate give residency or citizenship?
Citizenship. The real-estate route in Antigua and Barbuda leads directly to citizenship and a passport for you and your qualifying family, rather than to a residence permit.
Who submits the application, and where is the official source?
Your application is filed through an authorised agent, and lawyers review the title and sale agreement. The Citizenship by Investment Unit publishes the rules, fees and approved projects at cip.gov.ag, and every figure on this page is checked against it.
How do I start with Mirabello Consultancy?
Book a free consultation through our contact page or WhatsApp and tell us your budget, family and plans for Antigua and Barbuda. A specialist replies personally within 24 hours during working days. Personal consultations and Mira, by Mirabello, our AI guide, are both available in 11 languages.
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