How much Antigua and Barbuda citizenship costs in 2026

7 min read · Published 6 October 2026

The $230,000 contribution is paid once for the whole family, which makes it one of the best-value Caribbean programmes for large families. The programme is closed to Russian and Belarusian citizens.

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Key point	2026 figures
Minimum contribution	$230,000 for the whole family
Applicant fees and due diligence	~$18,800
Property instead of the contribution	from $300,000, held 5 years
Timeline	3-6 months
Presence	5 days in the first 5 years
Russian and Belarusian citizens	programme closed
Dual citizenship	allowed

Amounts checked: 2026-10-06

Antigua and Barbuda charges the contribution once for the whole family, and only the fees grow. It does not accept applications from Russian and Belarusian citizens. Their open options are Vanuatu citizenship and Turkish citizenship.

For everyone else a single applicant's passport through the fund costs about $248,800: the contribution, the processing fee, due diligence and the passport. Below are all the cost items, family amounts, timelines and what happens on refusal.

What the cost is made of

Cost item	Amount	Who pays
Government fund contribution	from $230,000	main applicant
Processing fee	$10,000	once per application
Main applicant due diligence	$8,500	once per application
Passport	$300	each family member
Approved real estate instead of the contribution	from $300,000, held 5 years	main applicant
Business investment instead of the contribution	from $1,500,000	main applicant
University of the West Indies fund contribution	$260,000, an option for large families	whole family
Processing fee for the fifth and further family members	$10,000	each beyond four
Medical certificates, apostilles and translations	from $300	each family member

Fees and due diligence are paid on filing, and the contribution only after approval. Buying property adds transaction taxes and charges.

Applications go only through a licensed agent: the citizenship by investment unit does not accept them directly.

The contribution is $230,000 for the whole family, but you pay it only after approval

The biggest losses in the Antigua and Barbuda programme come not from the contribution but from fees on refusal: $10,000-20,000 in processing and due diligence for each family member are not refunded. Refusals come from unproven source of funds, a concealed visa refusal or citizenship of a restricted country. Murblz checks eligibility before filing, prepares source-of-funds documents and prepares you for the interview.

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How much Antigua and Barbuda citizenship costs per family member

The $230,000 National Development Fund contribution is one per family. The fees grow instead: processing is $10,000 for one person and $20,000 for a family of up to four, while due diligence and passports are paid per person.

Who	Fund contribution	Processing fee	Due diligence	Passport
Main applicant	$230,000	$10,000	$8,500	$300
Family of up to four: fee surcharge for all	-	$10,000	-	-
Spouse	included	in the surcharge	$5,000	$300
Child aged 18 to 30	included	in the surcharge	$4,000	$300
Child aged 12 to 17	included	in the surcharge	$2,000	$300
Child under 12	included	in the surcharge	none	$300
Parent aged 55 or over	included	in the surcharge	$4,000	$300
Fifth and further family members	included	$10,000	-	-

We will calculate online the full cost for your family: the contribution, fees for each member and due diligence.

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How much it costs for a family of 2, 3 and 4

Family	Minimum
Two adults	from $249,100
Two adults and a child	from $249,400
Two adults and two children	from $249,700

The $230,000 contribution is one per family. The processing fee is $10,000 for one and $20,000 for a family of up to four. Due diligence depends on age: from $8,500 for the applicant down to nothing for children under 12. The passport is $300 per person.

What the cost does not include

medical certificates and tests;
apostilles, translations and police certificates;
taxes and charges on a property purchase, if you take that route;
the trip to the islands for the required 5 days after citizenship;
flights, if you choose to attend the interview in person.

Timeline by step

Step	Time
Pre-check: eligibility and source of funds	1-2 weeks
Filing through a licensed agent and paying fees	2-4 weeks
Due diligence and interview	2-4 months
Approval and payment of the contribution	after the checks
Oath, citizenship certificate and passport	2-4 weeks

The whole path usually takes 3-6 months. After citizenship you must spend at least 5 days in the country within the first 5 years.

Is money refunded if you are refused

The fund contribution is paid only after approval, so it is not lost if due diligence fails. Processing and due diligence fees are not refunded.

On refusal the property stays yours, but for the programme it must be held 5 years.

Comparison with neighbouring programmes

Country	Route	Minimum for one	Time	Dual citizenship
Dominica	Fund contribution or real estate	from $210,000	3-6 months	allowed
Grenada	Government fund contribution	from $244,000	4-9 months	allowed
Vanuatu	Government fund contribution under the DSP	from $135,000	Usually 1-3 months	allowed

For a family of four or more Antigua is usually cheaper than its neighbours because the contribution does not grow with the family. Dominica is cheaper for a single applicant. Caribbean programmes are closed to Russian and Belarusian citizens; the open alternative with a similar timeline is Vanuatu.

What changed for the Antigua and Barbuda passport in 2026

Since 1 January 2026 the US has suspended tourist, business, student and immigrant visas for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda. Visas already issued remain valid, and people holding another passport are not affected.

On 30 December 2025 new EU rules on the visa suspension mechanism took effect: a citizenship by investment programme became one of the grounds for a review. So weigh the good family price against where the passport takes you today.

What Russian and Belarusian citizens can do

Russian and Belarusian citizens cannot take part in the Antigua and Barbuda programme. A second passport for investment is open to them in Vanuatu, with no trip and in a few months, and in Turkey through a property purchase.

Documents and where to get them

passports, birth and marriage certificates with apostilles;
police certificates from your country of citizenship and every country where you lived more than 6 months;
a medical certificate and tests;
proof of source of funds: statements, asset sale contracts, tax returns;
a bank reference;
photos and forms for each family member.

Documents in other languages are translated into English. Certificates older than three to six months are usually asked to be replaced.

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FAQ

How much does Antigua and Barbuda citizenship cost in 2026?

The National Development Fund contribution is $230,000 for the whole family. For one applicant, with fees, due diligence and the passport, it comes to about $248,800.

Can Russian citizens get Antigua citizenship?

No, Russian and Belarusian citizens cannot take part in the programme. The open alternatives are Vanuatu and Turkey.

Can you get Antigua citizenship through real estate?

Yes, approved property from $300,000 held for 5 years.

How much does Antigua citizenship cost for a family of four?

A $230,000 contribution for all, a $20,000 processing fee for the family, due diligence by each person's age and a $300 passport per person.

Do you have to live in Antigua?

Not before the passport. After citizenship you must spend at least 5 days in the country within the first 5 years.

Is the money refunded on refusal?

The contribution is paid only after approval, so it is not lost. Processing and due diligence fees are not refunded.

Do Antigua citizens need a US visa?

Yes, and since 1 January 2026 the US has suspended tourist, business, student and immigrant visas for them. Visas already issued remain valid.

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