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Antigua and Barbuda CBI - University of the West Indies Fund
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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.
- 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
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
- ✓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
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.
Build the evidence pack
Assemble passports, birth certificates, police clearances and proof of lawful funds for the whole family.
Submit through the official channel
Apply through an authorised agent, who files with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
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
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 - 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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