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Antigua and Barbuda CBI - Approved Real Estate
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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.
- 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
- ✓You invest at or above the minimum value in a government-approved real-estate development.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ✓You commit to holding the property for the minimum period before any resale.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ✓You pass the programme's due-diligence and background checks.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ✓You can evidence the lawful source of the investment funds.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
Common blockers
- !Investing in a project that is not on the government-approved list.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- !Planning to resell before the mandatory holding period ends.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- !Not completing the early-years physical-presence step.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Purchase agreement for the approved property.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ·Valid passports and birth certificates for all applicants.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ·Police clearance certificates for the main applicant and adult dependants.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ·Proof of the lawful source of the investment funds.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
On the official CIU page, confirm the real-estate option, the current minimum value, and choose a government-approved project.
Build the evidence pack
Assemble the property agreement, passports, police clearances and proof of lawful funds.
Submit through the official channel
File through an authorised agent with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
After approval
Complete the purchase as instructed, collect your certificate and passport, and plan for the early-years physical-presence step.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
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.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse 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.
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Primary source: Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit
Last checked: 1 June 2026