# 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. - 01 Minimum investment USD 300,000 in an approved project [cip.gov.ag, real estate](https://cip.gov.ag/investment-options/real-estate/)*OFFICIAL* 13 October 2026 - 02 Resale only after 5 years, unless the proceeds go into another approved property [cip.gov.ag, real estate](https://cip.gov.ag/investment-options/real-estate/)*OFFICIAL* 13 October 2026 - 03 Processing fee USD 10,000 single, USD 20,000 family of up to four [cip.gov.ag, schedule of fees](https://cip.gov.ag/schedule-of-fees/)*OFFICIAL* 13 October 2026 - 04 Due diligence USD 8,500 main applicant, USD 5,000 spouse, nil for children under 12 [cip.gov.ag, schedule of fees](https://cip.gov.ag/schedule-of-fees/)*OFFICIAL* 13 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](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/antigua-and-barbuda-citizenship-by-investment) | | St Kitts and Nevis | From USD 325,000 | 7 years | [Read the guide](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/citizenship-by-investment-in-st-kitts-nevis) | | Grenada | From USD 270,000 | 5 years | [Read the guide](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/grenada-citizenship-by-investment) | | Saint Lucia | From USD 300,000 | 5 years | [Read the guide](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/citizenship-by-investment-in-st-lucia) | | Dominica | USD 200,000 | 3 years | [Read the guide](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/dominica-citizenship-by-investment) | 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. ### Antigua Horizon Quay English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda 1 to 2 bed Apartment ### Shared-ownership villas, The Gardens Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda Villa ### Boutique resort apartments Half Moon Bay, Antigua and Barbuda 1 to 2 bed Apartment ### Plunge-pool suites, Nonsuch Bay Nonsuch Bay, Antigua and Barbuda 1 bed Resort suite ### Verandah Estates villas Long Bay, Antigua and Barbuda 2 to 3 bed Villa ### Hillside coastal apartment Antigua and Barbuda 1 bed 83.61 m² Apartment ### Waterfront townhouse, Nonsuch Bay Nonsuch Bay, Antigua and Barbuda 3 bed 325 m² Townhouse ### Two-bedroom beach cottage East coast, Antigua and Barbuda 2 bed Cottage ### Two-bedroom waterfront residence South-east coast, Antigua and Barbuda 2 bed Apartment ### Three-bedroom villas, The Gardens Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda 3 bed Villa ### The Beach Houses Falmouth Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda 4 bed 279 to 604 m² Villa 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. Antigua and Barbuda ## Blog & insights - [Antigua & Barbuda Real Estate for Citizenship 2026: Approved Projects & Returns](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/blog/antigua-barbuda-real-estate-citizenship-2026) - [Antigua and Barbuda Real Estate Investment Opportunities in 2026](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/blog/antigua-and-barbuda-real-estate-investment) - [Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Costs 2026](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/blog/antigua-and-barbuda-citizenship-by-investment-costs) - [Antigua and Barbuda vs St Kitts and Nevis: Investment Migration Comparison 2026](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/blog/antigua-and-barbuda-vs-st-kitts-and-nevis) Official references - [Citizenship by Investment Unit: real-estate option](https://cip.gov.ag/investment-options/real-estate/) - [Citizenship by Investment Unit: schedule of fees](https://cip.gov.ag/schedule-of-fees/) - [Citizenship by Investment Unit: approved development projects](https://cip.gov.ag/investment-options/real-estate/approved-development-projects/) - [Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment: the full programme guide](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/antigua-and-barbuda-citizenship-by-investment) ## Talk to a property and citizenship specialist We check the approval status, the numbers and the family file before you commit. --- Source: Mirabello Consultancy, verified 2026-10-13, https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/real-estate-countries/antigua-and-barbuda Free consultation: https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/contact-us-for-your-free-consultation Machine-readable data: Mirabello MCP https://mcp.mirabelloconsultancy.com