Antigua NDF / UniversityFund
Antigua funds
Government funds of Antigua and Barbuda, a contribution to which grants citizenship: the NDF (National Development Fund) and the University Fund. The threshold is from $230,000 per family.
- What it is
- Antigua and Barbuda’s state funds, a contribution to which grants citizenship
- Where it applies
- Antigua and Barbuda’s citizenship by investment programme
- Cost
- From $230,000 to the NDF (family of up to 4); the University Fund for larger families
- Duration
- Usually 4-6 months
- Can you prepare
- Yes: choose the fund for your family composition and assemble the file
In plain words
The Antigua NDF and the University Fund are two state funds of Antigua and Barbuda, a contribution to which grants citizenship by investment. The NDF (National Development Fund) is the main and most popular option: a non-refundable contribution from $230,000 covers a family of up to four. The University of the West Indies Fund is a separate option designed for larger families, in which, together with citizenship, one family member receives a right to study at the university.
A fund contribution is the simplest route among Antigua’s options: there is no property or business to manage, the money goes to the state fund, and after approval and the check you receive your passport. Besides the funds there are real estate and business options — they cost more at entry but leave you with an asset.
The Antiguan passport gives visa-free access to about 150 countries, including the Schengen area and the United Kingdom, and permits dual citizenship. As everywhere in the Caribbean, the due diligence check plays the key role, so the source-of-funds file is prepared in advance.
Why people choose Antigua’s funds
What matters with Antigua’s funds
- From $230,000
- Family of up to 4
- Non-refundable contribution
- For larger families
- A right to study
- A separate threshold
- Antiguan passport
- Visa-free access to ~150 countries
- Dual citizenship
- Due Diligence
- For each adult
- Source of funds
How to obtain a passport through a fund
- 01Choosing the fund for the family
- 02Due diligence
- 03Fund contribution
- 04Application approval
- 05Passport
What you need to know
- The NDF is the main fund, from $230,000 for a family of up to 4
- The University Fund is designed for larger families
- A fund contribution is simpler than real estate
- The passport gives visa-free access to about 150 countries
- The due diligence check decides everything
Contributions to Antigua’s funds
- NDF (family of up to 4)from $230,000A non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund. The main and most popular option.
- University Fundseparate thresholdFor larger families (usually 6 or more), includes a right for one family member to study at the university.
- Real estatehigher at entryAn alternative option: more expensive, but the property remains an asset and can be sold after the holding period.
The figure shown is the minimum fund contribution. On top come government fees, a non-refundable check fee (due diligence) for each adult and legal support. We calculate the exact budget for your family composition.
Common mistakes
- Choosing a fund without calculating for your actual family composition
- Comparing only the contribution and forgetting the fees and the check
- Filing without a source-of-funds file
- Concealing an episode in your background — the check will find it
- Delaying the application — thresholds are revised
What this means for a BRIDGES client
We calculate for your family composition which fund works out better — the NDF or the University Fund — show the full budget with all the fees and prepare the source-of-funds file in advance, so that you obtain an Antiguan passport without a hitch.
Frequently asked questions
01 /How does the NDF differ from the University Fund?
The NDF is the main fund, from $230,000 for a family of up to 4. The University Fund is designed for larger families (usually 6 or more) and includes a right for one family member to study. Which is better depends on the composition.
02 /Is the fund contribution refunded?
No, it is a non-refundable payment to the state for citizenship. If you want to keep an asset, the real estate option is chosen — more expensive, but with the possibility of a sale.
03 /How many countries does the Antiguan passport open?
About 150 countries visa-free or with a simplified visa, including the Schengen area and the United Kingdom. The exact list is updated.
04 /Do you need to live in the country?
Not permanently. You need to pass the check and pay the contribution; in some cases a short visit is requested. There is a minimum presence requirement in the first years.
05 /Who can be included in the application?
The spouse, children and, as a rule, dependent parents and grandparents. The check is paid separately for each adult.
06 /Is dual citizenship allowed?
Yes, Antigua and Barbuda permits dual citizenship — you are not required to give up your previous passport.
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This material has undergone editorial review by BRIDGES.
An Antiguan passport through a fund?
We will choose the fund for your family composition, show the full budget and take you through the check and filing to the passport.