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Antigua and Barbuda CBI - University of the West Indies Fund

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Source check: all 5 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 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

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.

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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.

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.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. 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. Build the evidence pack

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

  3. Submit through the official channel

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

  4. After approval

    Make the contribution as instructed, collect certificates and passports, and arrange the tuition scholarship if applicable.

After a successful citizenship decision

For Antigua and Barbuda CBI - University of the West Indies Fund, 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 - 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.

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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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