Antigua Citizenship by Real Estate Investment (Refundable)

Best CitizenshipsUpdated 2 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 CIP

The Antigua Barbuda Citizenship by real estate program is particularly attractive for families seeking an alternative citizenship with a powerful passport. We offer two exclusive prime real estate projects in Antigua with unique benefits, both are approved by government for Antigua citizenship by investment. This is a fully money back refundable (buyback shares) after 5 years, keeping your citizenship costs to the minimum.

Why Antigua?

  • A Very good second passport
  • Antigua has a reputable and respected CIP for investors.
  • No personal visit required.
  • Family friendly CBI accepting Siblings and Grandparents.
  • Apply for Canada eTA (if you already have US visa)
  • Powerful passport with Visa free to 154 nations including  UK, Schengen, China, Russia, Cuba, South Korea, Ukraine, South Africa, Serbia, Qatar etc.
  • Confidential citizenship with highest privacy.
  • Applications are processed 12–20 months.
  • Tax haven – No income, corporate, capital gains, inheritance or wealth tax.
  • Dual citizenship permitted.

NOTE: We expect government to increase the minimum real estate to double (instead of current $200k) on/after July 1, 2024. We tell clients not to miss out on the last golden opportunity. 

1. Hodges Bay Resort and Spa (Buyback share)

Minimum: $300,000 onwards
Returns: No
Investment period: 5 years.
Available: yes
CIP Approved: yes

Hodges Bay Resort

The Hodges bay resort real estate option is quite unique. Its best features include:

  • The developer offers a Guaranteed buy back of the property after 5 years, at the original selling price which in 5 years would make your total spend for a second citizenship less than one hundred thousand dollars total.
  • Also, you as the investor will have the luxury of staying at the Hodges Bay Resort and spa for 5 weeks. This equates to one week every year the property is owned by you.

Download brochure (pdf)

2. Dieppe Bay Antigua (Share only)

Minimum: $320,000 onwards
Returns: Yes (lump sum paid upfront)
Investment period: 5 years.
Available: yes
CIP Approved: yes

Deppie Bay Villas

This Deppie bay development is a premier approved real estate project in Antigua and Barbuda. Here are some key points to consider:

  • The development will cover the processing and due diligence fees for the Citizenship application (instead of paying returns).
  • Fees paid by the developer provide an up-front return on your investment.
  • No management or maintenance fees will be incurred for the first 5 years that you own the property.
  • Share can be sold after 5 years (you can sell it)
  • Citizenship is permanent.

(Note the developer will pay for $30,000 government fee and $7500 due diligence fee, already reduced from the total amount shown above. You can sell the share after 5 years to another buyer. The overhead costs above investment is the lowest with this property, you will be spending just $13k for citizenship for a family.)

Download brochure (pdf)

Donation

If you cannot afford real estate, donation is the cheapest and fastest route to apply for Antigua citizenship. This is a one time non-refundable donation to the Antigua government  NDF national fund.

CIP Application

To start the application, you have to pay just initial due diligence fee and rest of investment only after government approves your application. Please find more information below..

Written by

Best Citizenships

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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