Antigua and Barbuda: immigration

How much does Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment cost?

The lowest-cost route to Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment is a one-time contribution of at least US$230,000 to the National Development Fund, according to the Citizenship by Investment Unit's National Development Fund page. Processing fees are US$10,000 for a single applicant and US$20,000 for a family of four or fewer, plus US$10,000 for each dependant from the fifth onwards. Government and due diligence fees are charged on top for each person.

The unit lists four investment options: the National Development Fund, the University of the West Indies Fund, approved real estate and business investment. Applications go through licensed local agents. Its schedule of fees sets out the full charges, and its six-monthly reports give the numbers of applications.

Official sources: CIU: National Development Fund option · CIU: Investment options · CIU: Schedule of fees

Do you need a visa to visit Antigua and Barbuda?

Most European Union citizens do not need a visa to visit Antigua and Barbuda for holidays or business, according to the passport and visa requirements page of the Citizenship by Investment Unit. Visitors may stay as long as their business takes, up to six months, if they hold a passport valid for at least six months from departure, an onward or return ticket, confirmation of accommodation and evidence that they can support themselves.

The page lists the nationalities that need a visa and the countries with reciprocal visa-free access, and links a visa application kit. It says visa applications take about 5 working days. Rules change, so confirm with an Antigua and Barbuda high commission or the immigration department before travelling.

Official sources: CIU: Passport and visa requirements

What share of Antigua and Barbuda's population are immigrants?

In 2024, the share of people born abroad in Antigua and Barbuda was 32.5%, according to the UN Population Division. In 2015 the figure was 31.4%. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 4.8%, and Antigua and Barbuda placed 1st highest of 33. Worldwide: 14th of 193.

How many people move to Antigua and Barbuda each year?

12: that is net migration in Antigua and Barbuda for 2025, according to the UN Population Division. Its high point since 2005 was 2007, at 371; its low point was 2016, at 0. Latin America & Caribbean median: -967; Antigua and Barbuda is 11th highest of 33. World rank, highest first: 73rd of 193.

How many refugees live in Antigua and Barbuda?

The latest figure from UNHCR, for 2024, is 0. It was 5 in 2016. It is 28th highest of 29 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 1,117. Worldwide: 166th of 172.

How many people from Antigua and Barbuda are refugees?

97: that is the number of refugees from the country living abroad in Antigua and Barbuda for 2025, according to UNHCR. The peak was 117 in 2019 and the low 13 in 2005. Latin America & Caribbean median: 710; Antigua and Barbuda is 30th highest of 33. World rank, highest first: 151st of 189.

How much money do migrants send home to Antigua and Barbuda?

According to the World Bank, personal remittances received in Antigua and Barbuda was 0.9% of GDP in 2025. No year since 2005 has been lower. Latin America & Caribbean median: 3.3% of GDP; Antigua and Barbuda is 20th highest of 27. World rank, highest first: 80th of 127.