Antigua and Barbuda · Investing
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship · UWI Fund $260k
Investment needed: $260k+
Citizenship by Investment — University of the West Indies Fund contribution
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Key facts
Citizenship · UWI Fund $260k is an investing route for Antigua and Barbuda. Applicants need an investment of $260k+. Local work: with a permit. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Money needed
- $260k+
- Government fees
- $8,500 · +4 more
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 2 government fees listed below; investment $260k+. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$8,500 · +4 more
- $8,500Due diligence fee, principal applicant (non-refundable, paid on submission).
- $300Passport fee per person.
- $5,000Due diligence fee for a spouse.
- $2,000Due diligence fee per dependent child aged 12-17 (children 0-11: nil).
- $4,000Due diligence fee per dependent aged 18-30 or parent aged 55 and over.
Invested and held$260k+
- $260,000Contribution for a family of six or more (minimum six persons per application), inclusive of processing fees; families of 7 or more pay US$10,000 processing for each additional dependent.
CitizenshipConditions
This route grants citizenship itself: approved applicants and the family members included are registered as citizens, then take the oath of allegiance on a first visit to Antigua and Barbuda or at one of its embassies, high commissions or consulates.
Where to applyWhere to apply
Applications go through a licensed agent; the oath of allegiance can be taken on a first visit or at an embassy, high commission or consulate.
Presence rulesStay rule
Citizenship may be removed if the citizen spends fewer than 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda during the five calendar years after registration.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Working needs a separate permit
What you'll need
Who can apply8
- A minimum of six persons are required per application.
- The primary applicant must be over 18.
- Ineligible applicants include those with false information in the application.
- Ineligible applicants include those with a conviction carrying a maximum custodial penalty above six months (without free pardon).
- Ineligible applicants include those with a pending criminal investigation.
- Ineligible applicants include those with a national-security or disrepute concern.
- Ineligible applicants include those with a contagious-disease or serious-health finding.
- Ineligible applicants include those with an unresolved visa denial by a visa-free partner country.
What you must show and pay6
- An investment of at least $260,000 · Contribution for a family of six or more (minimum six persons per application), inclusive of processing fees; families of 7 or more pay US$10,000 processing for each additional dependent.
- A fee of $8,500 · Due diligence fee, principal applicant (non-refundable, paid on submission).
- A fee of $5,000 · Due diligence fee for a spouse.
- A fee of $2,000 · Due diligence fee per dependent child aged 12-17 (children 0-11: nil).
- A fee of $4,000 · Due diligence fee per dependent aged 18-30 or parent aged 55 and over.
- A fee of $300 · Passport fee per person.
Steps3
- The contribution is paid to the Government Special Fund within 30 days of the approval letter.
- Apply through a licensed agent.
- The applicant must pass due diligence.
After you arrive2
- Citizenship may be removed if the citizen spends fewer than 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda during the five calendar years after registration.
- The investment is not refunded on removal.
When you become tax resident
How Antigua and Barbuda decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
The IRD home page still lists personal income tax among the taxes it administers.
- Foreign-source income
No personal income tax
Antigua and Barbuda abolished personal income tax in 2016 (2026 Budget Statement), so employment, investment and other foreign-source income of individuals is not subject to a personal income tax; self-employed and partnership business income is instead taxed under the Unincorporated Business Tax, with 0% on the first XCD 42,000 (≈ $15,600) for a sole trader, 8% from XCD 42,001 (≈ $15,600) to 186,000 and 25% above XCD 186,000 (≈ $68,900).
All tax rules for Antigua and Barbuda Tax records checked
Full official text
Citizenship for a family of at least six through a contribution to the fund financing the UWI Five Islands campus; one family member receives a one-year tuition-only UWI scholarship. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least $260,000 · Contribution for a family of six or more (minimum six persons per application), inclusive of processing fees; families of 7 or more pay US$10,000 processing for each additional dependent. 1 3
- A fee of $8,500 · Due diligence fee, principal applicant (non-refundable, paid on submission). 3
- A fee of $5,000 · Due diligence fee for a spouse. 3
- A fee of $2,000 · Due diligence fee per dependent child aged 12-17 (children 0-11: nil). 3
- A fee of $4,000 · Due diligence fee per dependent aged 18-30 or parent aged 55 and over. 3
- A fee of $300 · Passport fee per person. 3
Requirements
- A minimum of six persons are required per application. 1
- The primary applicant must be over 18. 2
- Ineligible applicants include those with false information in the application. 2
- Ineligible applicants include those with a conviction carrying a maximum custodial penalty above six months (without free pardon). 2
- Ineligible applicants include those with a pending criminal investigation. 2
- Ineligible applicants include those with a national-security or disrepute concern. 2
- Ineligible applicants include those with a contagious-disease or serious-health finding. 2
- Ineligible applicants include those with an unresolved visa denial by a visa-free partner country. 2
- The contribution is paid to the Government Special Fund within 30 days of the approval letter. 1
- Apply through a licensed agent. 2
- The applicant must pass due diligence. 2
- Citizenship may be removed if the citizen spends fewer than 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda during the five calendar years after registration. 2
- The investment is not refunded on removal. 2
Stay
- Permanent citizenship; no time-limited visa stay. A certificate of registration is issued, then the passport; the oath can be taken on first visit or at a consulate.
Nationality
Open to foreign nationals who pass due diligence; ineligibility grounds are listed in the requirements.
Work
Citizenship confers full citizen rights, including work; no separate work permit applies.
Family
Spouse, dependent children aged 0-30, dependent parents and grandparents aged 55 and over, and unmarried siblings can be included; the primary applicant pays per-person processing and due diligence fees.
Official sources
- University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund option · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Antigua and Barbuda · checked 2026-10-10
- Citizenship: legislation, options, ineligibility, deprivation · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Antigua and Barbuda · checked 2026-10-10
- Schedule of Fees · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Antigua and Barbuda · checked 2026-10-12
- Dependants · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Antigua and Barbuda · checked 2026-10-10
Citizenship · UWI Fund $260k and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship · UWI Fund $260k | Needs an investment of $260k+ | – | With a permit |
| Citizenship · $300k property | Needs an investment of $300k+ | – | With a permit |
| Citizenship · NDF $230k | Needs an investment of $230k+ | – | With a permit |
| Citizenship · $5M joint business | Needs an investment of $400k+ | – | With a permit |
| Citizenship · $1.5M own business | Needs an investment of $1.5M+ | – | With a permit |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Citizenship · UWI Fund $260k?
An investment of at least $260,000. Contribution for a family of six or more (minimum six persons per application), inclusive of processing fees; families of 7 or more pay US$10,000 processing for each additional dependent. A fee of $8,500. Due diligence fee, principal applicant (non-refundable, paid on submission). A fee of $5,000. Due diligence fee for a spouse. A fee of $2,000. Due diligence fee per dependent child aged 12-17 (children 0-11: nil).
How long can I stay on the Citizenship · UWI Fund $260k?
Permanent citizenship; no time-limited visa stay.
Can I work on the Citizenship · UWI Fund $260k?
With a permit. Citizenship confers full citizen rights, including work; no separate work permit applies.
Can I bring my family on the Citizenship · UWI Fund $260k?
Spouse, dependent children aged 0-30, dependent parents and grandparents aged 55 and over, and unmarried siblings can be included; the primary applicant pays per-person processing and due diligence fees.
How are Citizenship · UWI Fund $260k holders taxed in Antigua and Barbuda?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Citizenship · UWI Fund $260k. The standard rules apply: Self-employed business income is taxed on net income at 0% up to EC$42,000, 8% to EC$186,000 and 25% above for a sole trader.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund option · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Antigua and Barbuda · checked 2026-10-10
- Citizenship: legislation, options, ineligibility, deprivation · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Antigua and Barbuda · checked 2026-10-10
- Schedule of Fees · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Antigua and Barbuda · checked 2026-10-12
- Dependants · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Antigua and Barbuda · checked 2026-10-10
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