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🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda · citizenship by investment · Leads to settlement

Antigua and Barbuda CBI - University of the West Indies Fund

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 10 July 2026

Source check: all 2 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026

For larger families seeking citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda: a donation route designed for bigger households that also helps fund the University of the West Indies and can include a tuition scholarship for one family member.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyFull citizenship once the contribution is made and the application is approved; the early-years physical-presence step applies.In flux
Processing time
Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official CIU page.
Government fees
Indicative only - a qualifying contribution to the UWI Fund applies, structured for larger families, plus due-diligence and government fees. The shared CARICOM US$200,000 floor applies. Confirm current amounts on the official CIU page.
Typical duration
Full citizenship once the contribution is made and the application is approved; the early-years physical-presence step applies.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed 10 July 2026Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗

In short

As of 10 July 2026, the Antigua and Barbuda CBI - University of the West Indies Fund for Antigua and Barbuda is an unsponsored Antigua & Barbuda immigration route. Sources: official Antigua and Barbuda government pages, reviewed 10 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/antigua-and-barbuda/cbi-university-fund#answer

Rule changes note —Shared Caribbean rule: the five Eastern Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes (St Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Lucia) are bound by the March 2024 CARICOM Memorandum of Agreement. A minimum price of US$200,000 applies across all qualifying investment options (in force since 1 July 2024), and discounting below that floor is not allowed. The five states have agreed and enacted the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (ECCIRA) - the permanent regional regulator, headquartered in Grenada and standing up in 2026. A region-wide 30-day physical-presence requirement (within the first five years) has been proposed under ECCIRA, but its start date has slipped to around mid-2026, so current presence rules still differ by country. Programmes, prices, and visa-free travel can change - always confirm the current options and amounts on the official Citizenship by Investment Unit page before you apply.

What is the Antigua and Barbuda CBI - University of the West Indies Fund in Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda CBI - University of the West Indies Fund is an unsponsored Antigua & Barbuda route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - a qualifying contribution to the UWI Fund applies, structured for larger families, plus due-diligence and government fees. The shared CARICOM US$200,000 floor applies. Confirm current amounts on the official CIU page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official CIU page; typical duration is Full citizenship once the contribution is made and the application is approved; the early-years physical-presence step applies. This route can lead to permanent residence.

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

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Overview

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund is a family-oriented donation option of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme. It is structured for larger families (historically a minimum of six people per application), and the contribution helps finance the university's campus in Antigua. A distinctive feature is that one family member can be entitled to a tuition-only scholarship at the University of the West Indies. As with the other routes, a small physical-presence step applies in the early years. Amounts, minimum family sizes and scholarship terms are set by the government and change - confirm the current details on the official CIU page.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You do not need a job offer or employer to apply for the Antigua and Barbuda CBI - University of the West Indies Fund. This route can lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓You apply as a larger family meeting the minimum number of persons per application set for this option.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
  • ✓You make the qualifying contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund.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 show the lawful source of your contribution funds.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗

Common blockers

  • !Applying with fewer people than the minimum family size this option requires.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
  • !A criminal record or adverse due-diligence finding.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
  • !Not completing the early-years physical-presence step.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗

Typical evidence

  • ·Valid passports and birth certificates for all family members.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 contribution funds.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
  • ·Completed application forms filed through an authorised agent.Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    On the official CIU page, confirm the UWI Fund option, the minimum family size, and the scholarship and physical-presence terms.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Assemble passports, birth certificates, police clearances and proof of lawful funds for the whole family.

  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 certificates and passports, and arrange the tuition scholarship if applicable.

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 - University of the West Indies Fund route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Antigua and Barbuda CBI - University of the West Indies Fund.

    Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit · verified 1 June 2026

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Related routes

  • Antigua and Barbuda CBI - National Development Fund

    For people who want citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda by making a one-time, non-refundable donation to the National Development Fund, rather than buying property or a business. This is the most popular route.

  • Antigua and Barbuda CBI - Approved Real Estate

    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.

  • Antigua and Barbuda CBI - Business Investment

    For entrepreneurs who want citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda by investing in an approved business - either alone or jointly with other approved applicants in a larger venture.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the University of the West Indies Fund option best for?+−

It is designed for larger families - historically applications of six or more people - because the per-person cost can compare well at that size, and one family member can receive a tuition-only university scholarship. Smaller families often find the National Development Fund route simpler. Confirm the current minimum family size on the official CIU page.

Does the scholarship cover all university costs?+−

The scholarship has historically been tuition-only, so it does not cover living costs, fees beyond tuition, or guarantee admission. Good to know: scholarship terms are set by the government and can change - confirm the current details on the official CIU page.

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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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