Antigua and Barbuda CBI - National Development Fund

Overview

The National Development Fund (NDF) is the donation option of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme, run by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). You make a single non-refundable contribution to a government fund that finances public and private-sector projects, and in return you and qualifying family members can be granted citizenship after due-diligence checks. It is usually the most affordable of the Antigua routes for a family. Amounts and family bands are set by the government and change. Good to know: Antigua and Barbuda applies a small physical-presence expectation in the first years (see the FAQ) - confirm the current rule before you apply on the official CIU page.

Eligibility

Application pathway

1. 01

   Check the route fit

   On the official CIU page, confirm the National Development Fund option, the current amount for your family size, and the physical-presence rule.

2. 02

   Build the evidence pack

   Assemble passports, birth certificates, police clearances and proof of lawful funds for everyone on the application.

3. 03

   Submit through the official channel

   Apply through an authorised agent, who files with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.

4. 04

   After approval

   Make the contribution as instructed, collect your certificate and passport, and plan for the early-years physical-presence step.

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