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Antigua and Barbuda CBI - Approved Real Estate

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Source check: all 6 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

For people who would rather own an asset than donate: you buy into a government-approved property development in Antigua and Barbuda and, in return, you and your family can apply for citizenship.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyFull citizenship; the qualifying property must be held for a minimum period before it can be resold under the programme.In flux
Processing time
Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official CIU page.
Government fees
Indicative only - a qualifying property purchase plus government and due-diligence fees apply. The shared CARICOM US$200,000 floor applies. Confirm current minimum values and fees on the official CIU page.
Typical duration
Full citizenship; the qualifying property must be held for a minimum period before it can be resold under the programme.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes

In short

As of 10 July 2026, the Antigua and Barbuda CBI - Approved Real Estate for Antigua and Barbuda is an unsponsored Antigua & Barbuda immigration route. Sources: official Antigua and Barbuda government pages, reviewed 10 July 2026.

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What is the Antigua and Barbuda CBI - Approved Real Estate in Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda CBI - Approved Real Estate is an unsponsored Antigua & Barbuda route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - a qualifying property purchase plus government and due-diligence fees apply. The shared CARICOM US$200,000 floor applies. Confirm current minimum values and fees on the official CIU page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official CIU page; typical duration is Full citizenship; the qualifying property must be held for a minimum period before it can be resold under the programme. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit on 1 June 2026.

Overview

The real-estate option of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme lets you qualify by investing in property in a government-approved development, such as a private home or a resort project. The investment must be held for a minimum period (historically several years) before resale, and government and due-diligence fees apply on top of the property price. As with the contribution route, a small physical-presence step applies in the early years (see the National Development Fund FAQ). Minimum values, holding periods and approved projects are set by the government and change - confirm the current details on the official CIU page.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    On the official CIU page, confirm the real-estate option, the current minimum value, and choose a government-approved project.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Assemble the property agreement, passports, police clearances and proof of lawful funds.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    File through an authorised agent with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.

  4. After approval

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

After a successful citizenship decision

For Antigua and Barbuda CBI - Approved Real Estate, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Check whether an oath, registration, certificate or passport application remains outstanding. Do not assume that approval of citizenship is itself a travel document.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Check passport-use obligations and the effect on any other nationality before renouncing or using another passport.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Antigua and Barbuda CBI - Approved Real Estate route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Antigua and Barbuda CBI - Approved Real Estate.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the real-estate route also have the physical-presence step?+

Yes - the Antigua and Barbuda programme has applied the same small physical-presence expectation (historically around 5 days within the first 5 years) regardless of which investment option you choose. Confirm the current rule on the official CIU page.

Can I sell the property afterwards?+

You must hold the qualifying property for the programme's minimum period first; a later compliant resale does not remove your citizenship. Good to know: resale depends on market demand and is not guaranteed. Confirm the holding period on the official CIU page.

Need tailored advice?

We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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