Reviewed by Jane Katkova, Founder & Licensed CICC ConsultantTable of contents9 sections
- Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship Cost 2026: Every Fee Worked Out
- Antigua and Barbuda citizenship cost: fees and key figures
- Antigua and Barbuda CIU schedule of fees by investment route
- Antigua citizenship cost: worked examples on the NDF and UWI routes
- Antigua CBI payment schedule, refundable fees and professional fees
- Antigua and Barbuda citizenship cost for US and Canadian applicants
- Request a written Antigua cost estimate for your family
- Frequently asked questions
- Official sources and references
The full Antigua and Barbuda citizenship cost is about US$248,800 for one person and US$264,700 for two adults with two children under 12, all government fees included, before our fees. The National Development Fund donation is the same for one applicant or four, so a family pays only marginally more than a single applicant.
Antigua and Barbuda citizenship cost: fees and key figures
- Donation of US$230,000. NDF, single or family of four; non-refundable
- US$248,800 for a Single Applicant, All Government Fees. 230,000 + 10,000 + 8,500 + 300
- US$264,700 for a Family of Four. two adults, two children under 12
- US$319,300 for a Family of Six via UWI. two adults, four children aged 6–17
- Due Diligence + 10% of Processing Paid Before a Decision. US$9,500 single; US$15,500 family of four; non-refundable
- Donation + 90% of Processing Paid After Approval. then US$300 per passport
- US$300,000 Real Estate Alternative. hold five years; government fees on top
- 14-Month Average Processing Time. range 10–18
Antigua and Barbuda CIU schedule of fees by investment route
The Citizenship by Investment Unit's published schedule. Every qualifying investment carries the same government processing, due diligence and passport fees.
National Development Fund donation: US$230,000
- Covers: Single applicant or family of up to four. Each additional dependant beyond four: US$10,000 aged 0–5, US$25,000 aged 6–17, US$50,000 aged 18+
- Holding: Non-refundable, paid after approval in principle
- Best for: One to four people
University of the West Indies Fund: US$260,000
- Covers: Family of six; one year's tuition at UWI for one member
- Holding: Non-refundable, paid after approval in principle
- Best for: Five or six people
Approved real estate: US$300,000
- Covers: Single applicant or family of up to four; joint purchase US$300,000 per applicant
- Holding: Hold five years; resale not guaranteed
- Best for: Investors who want a resalable asset and accept developer risk
Business investment: US$1,500,000
- Covers: Single investor; or US$5,000,000 joint, minimum US$400,000 each
- Holding: Approved enterprise
- Best for: Rarely suitable for private applicants
Government processing fee: US$10,000 single; US$20,000 family of up to four
- Covers: Plus US$10,000 for each additional dependant
- Holding: 10% on submission, non-refundable; balance after approval
- Best for: All routes
Due diligence fees: US$8,500 principal; US$5,000 spouse
- Covers: Children 0–11 free; 12–17 US$2,000; 18–30 US$4,000; parents and grandparents 55+ US$4,000
- Holding: Paid on submission, non-refundable
- Best for: All routes
Passport fee: US$300 per person
- Covers: Each passport issued after the certificate of registration
- Holding: Paid at issuance
- Best for: All routes
Figures verified 27 September 2026 against cip.gov.ag/schedule-of-fees. Bank, courier, translation, notary and medical costs are extra and small; our fee and the licensed agent's fee are quoted in writing before you engage us.
Antigua citizenship cost: worked examples on the NDF and UWI routes
Government money only; add our fees and the agent's fee. Ages are at the date of filing.
| Family | Investment | Processing | Due diligence | Passports | Total government cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single applicant, age 40 | US$230,000 NDF | US$10,000 | US$8,500 | US$300 | US$248,800 |
| Couple, ages 40 and 38 | US$230,000 NDF | US$20,000 | US$13,500 (8,500 + 5,000) | US$600 | US$264,100 |
| Family of four: two adults, children aged 6 and 10 | US$230,000 NDF | US$20,000 | US$13,500 (children under 12 free) | US$1,200 | US$264,700 |
| Family of six on the NDF: two adults, children aged 7, 10, 13 and 16 | US$280,000 (230,000 + two extra dependants aged 6–17 at 25,000) | US$40,000 (20,000 + 2 × 10,000) | US$17,500 (8,500 + 5,000 + 2,000 + 2,000) | US$1,800 | US$339,300 |
| Same family of six on the UWI fund | US$260,000 | US$40,000 (20,000 + 2 × 10,000) | US$17,500 | US$1,800 | US$319,300 |
The UWI route saves this family US$20,000 against the NDF and adds a year of university tuition. Adding a parent aged 55+ as a fifth or sixth NDF dependant costs US$50,000 on the donation, US$10,000 processing and US$4,000 due diligence; on the UWI route the same parent adds only the processing and due diligence. A financially dependent child aged 18–30 costs US$4,000 due diligence in every example.
Antigua CBI payment schedule, refundable fees and professional fees
Non-refundable before a decision. Due diligence for every applicant aged 12 and over, and 10% of the government processing fee, are paid when the licensed agent files: US$9,500 for a single applicant, US$15,500 for a family of four with young children. A refusal does not return this money. Our own fee, paid at engagement, is not contingent on the outcome either; we tell you before you engage us whether we think the file will succeed.
Paid after approval in principle. The donation (US$230,000 NDF or US$260,000 UWI) and the remaining 90% of the processing fee are paid only after the CIU approves the application in principle, within the deadline in the approval letter. On the real estate route the purchase completes into escrow under the ECCIRA rules.
Passport fees. US$300 per person when the certificate of registration issues. Passports are valid five years and renewed for ten, with biometrics at renewal.
Agent and legal fees. The programme accepts files only from licensed agents. We quote one written fee covering our preparation, the Antiguan agent's filing fee and interview support; it varies with family size and complexity. Some quotes fold agent fees into a 'government fee' line; the figures on this page are the complete official schedule.
Payment. All government fees are in US dollars by bank transfer to the CIU or escrow. We can accept some of our own fees in cryptocurrency; government fees only in limited cases through a personal exchange, assessed individually. Figures verified 27 September 2026.
Antigua and Barbuda citizenship cost for US and Canadian applicants
For US and Canadian citizens
Budget US$248,800 alone or US$264,700 for a family of four in government money, plus our fee. If you later open an Antiguan bank account it is reported to the IRS under FATCA and belongs on your FBAR; a Canadian stays taxable in Canada until residential ties are severed. None of this changes the cost, but it belongs in the same conversation.
For US and Canada residents on another passport
The same schedule applies. What differs is the source-of-funds documentation: money that originated in India, Nigeria, Vietnam or China must be traced to a lawful origin, which can add weeks and some bank costs. For five or six applicants the UWI Fund at US$260,000 usually costs less than the NDF with additional dependant contributions, as the example above shows; additional dependants aged 18 or over carry the highest NDF contribution, US$50,000 each.
Request a written Antigua cost estimate for your family
We send a fee-by-fee estimate for the NDF, UWI and real estate routes, with our fee stated separately, within two business days of a call. Book a consultation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total Antigua passport cost for a single applicant?
About US$248,800 in government money: US$230,000 NDF donation, US$10,000 processing fee, US$8,500 due diligence and US$300 for the passport. Add our professional and agent fees, quoted in writing, plus small costs for police certificates, medicals, translations and courier. Only US$9,500 of the government total is at risk before a decision.
How much does Antigua citizenship cost for a family of four?
About US$264,700 for two adults and two children under 12: US$230,000 donation, US$20,000 processing, US$8,500 plus US$5,000 due diligence, US$1,200 passports. Children aged 12 to 17 add US$2,000 each in due diligence, and financially dependent children aged 18 to 30 add US$4,000. That is only US$15,900 more than a single applicant, the programme's principal cost advantage.
Is any of the Antigua citizenship cost refundable?
The due diligence fees and the 10% processing deposit are not refundable, whatever the outcome. The donation and the 90% balance of the processing fee are paid only after approval in principle and are not refunded afterwards. On the real estate route the US$300,000 is an asset you may resell after five years, but government fees on top are not returned.
When does the UWI Fund cost less than the National Development Fund?
The NDF at US$230,000 is cheaper for one to four people. From five applicants the UWI Fund at US$260,000 usually costs less: a family of six with four children aged 6 to 17 pays US$319,300 on the UWI route against US$339,300 on the NDF, and gets a year of tuition. If any extra dependant is 18 or over, the NDF surcharge is US$50,000, so the UWI saving grows.
Do the fees differ for US or Canadian residents?
No. The CIU charges the same schedule regardless of nationality or where you live. What differs is the paperwork: US residents need an FBI certificate and Canadian residents an RCMP check, and residents on other passports need certificates from their home country too. Some nationalities face enhanced due diligence, which can lengthen the timeline but does not change the published fees.
This guide is part of our Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment overview.
Official sources and references
Written by the Fast Passport Boutique team and reviewed by Jane Katkova, Founder & Licensed CICC Consultant.
