Antigua CBI – How to add future spouse and child?

Best CitizenshipsUpdated 1 min read
Investment fromUS$230,000
Visa-free (Henley Index)154
Timeline12–20 months
Visit required5 days within the first 5 years

Key facts reviewed 22 October 2026 against official programme sources. Figures are minimums and change often.

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua has a super flexible family oriented citizenship by investment program. If you have already obtained antiguan citizenship, recent amendments to CBI laws makes it possible to get additional citizenship to your family members extended to third generation by paying a flat fee.

Assuming you applied as single applicant without spouse or child either by donation or real estate.

Future spouse

A future spouse of the main applicant. (A fee of $50,000 is payable upon application);

Spouse of Children

A future spouse of dependent children where the dependent child is financially dependent on the main applicant; ($50,000 apply)

Future child of a dependent child

A future child of a dependent child. (A fee of US$10,000 is to be payable for children under 6 years of age and US$20,000 for children 6-17 years of age).

Addition of Dependents

For the purposes of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme ‘child’ means a biological or legally adopted child of the main applicant, or of the spouse of the main applicant.

Category *USD
Spouse $50,000
Dependent child aged 0-5 $10,000
Dependent child aged 6-17 $20,000
Dependent Parent aged 18 and over $50,000

Due diligence fee

Note that due diligence fee also applies for spouse and children (exempted for children below 12)

  • $7,500 for spouse,
  • $2,000 per dependent 12-17,
  • $4,000 per dependent 18 and over

A Licensed Local agent in Antigua might charge a filing fee with CIU unit and complete the passport formalities.

It is important to note that a child of the main applicant or his or her spouse who is maximum 30 years of age and is financially dependent on the principal applicant;

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Mr. Prabhu Balakrishnan, is the Founder and CEO of Best Citizenships. World's Leading expert in citizenship and residence by investment programs 15+ years experience with high net worth clients. Founded several startup brands for CBI industry. A Pioneer advocating Global mobility with dual Citizenship. Other interests include migration, computers, finance, travel, startups and crypto.

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