🇦🇬 2026 China-Market Update · Official Price Clearly Separated

Antigua & Barbuda Passport
From US$160K · Designated Options Only

Designated investment structures are currently being quoted in China from US$160,000; the Antigua and Barbuda CIU's published standard NDF contribution remains US$230,000. These are different pricing bases. Eligibility, family composition and government fees must be confirmed in the project documents, a written quote from the licensed agent and the CIU's review requirements.

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By Ken Huang · Los Angeles, CA
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From $160K*Designated Market Option
150+Visa-Free Countries
3-6 Mo.Processing Time
5 DaysResidency Over 5 Years
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St. Kitts & Nevis
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Saint Lucia
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Grenada
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Dominica
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Vanuatu Government
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São Tomé & Príncipe Government
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Turkey Passport Program
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Los Angeles, California
Principal-Led · Direct Service by Ken Huang
Core Advantages

Why Antigua Is Purpose-Built for Families of Four

Best Family Package Value

Designated market arrangements are being quoted from US$160K; the CIU-published standard NDF contribution remains US$230K for up to four applicants. These pricing bases must not be mixed, and the full project documents and written fee schedule should be obtained before signing.

Zero Income Tax

Antigua imposes no worldwide income tax, no capital gains tax, and no inheritance tax on non-residents — a standard pick for high-net-worth clients building a tax-residency backup.

150+ Visa-Free Countries

Full Schengen 90 days, UK 180 days, Singapore, Hong Kong. Visa-free coverage ranks in the Caribbean top tier.

Premium Vacation Destination

Antigua is a top-tier Caribbean vacation destination. The 5-day-over-5-years visit requirement is really a luxury family vacation — you knock it out on your next break.

Cost Breakdown · Updated July 28, 2026

Separate the Market Option From the Official CIU Price

Line ItemSingleFamily of 4Notes
Designated Investment OptionFrom $160,000*From $160,000*China-market offer; not the CIU's published NDF price
Official NDF Contribution$230,000$230,000CIU-published contribution for up to four applicants
Official Real Estate InvestmentFrom $300,000From $300,000Government-approved projects only
Processing Fee$10,000$20,000Up to four applicants; additions cost extra
Due Diligence · Main Applicant$8,500$8,500Payable on submission and non-refundable
Due Diligence · Spouse—$5,000Family application
Due Diligence · Dependent Aged 12–17—$2,000 / personPer applicable dependent
Due Diligence · Dependent Aged 18+—$4,000 / personPer applicable dependent
Passport Fee$300 / person$300 / personPer passport
Final TotalCalculated in writing for the family and applicable routeRequest the full fee schedule before signing

* US$160,000 is a recently advertised starting price for designated China-market arrangements. Public materials do not yet disclose one uniform set of eligibility rules or a complete fee composition, so it should not be presented as a government-wide contribution threshold. Official standard fees remain subject to the Antigua and Barbuda CIU Schedule of Fees.

FAQ

Key Questions About the Antigua Passport

Is the 5-days-over-5-years residency requirement difficult?
Five cumulative days over five years — that's one day per year on average, easily fulfilled in a single vacation. In practice, it's effectively a "mandatory family vacation" requirement; most clients actually welcome it — spending a few days in the Caribbean every five years isn't exactly a hardship. Note: it's "cumulative," not "per year" — so you can knock it out in one trip.
Do I have to pay taxes in Antigua after getting the passport?
No. Antigua is a zero-income-tax jurisdiction — no worldwide income tax for non-residents, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax. Even after you receive the passport, if you don't actually reside in Antigua, your income from China / US / elsewhere stays fully outside the Antigua tax net. This is one of the key reasons many high-net-worth clients use Antigua as a tax-residency backup. Note: tax planning still has to factor in CRS / FATCA rules of your primary country of residence — we recommend talking to a cross-border tax advisor both before and after obtaining the passport.
What's the risk of being denied during the application process?
Overall denial rate is low (official figures around 3-5%). Common reasons for denial: (1) Interpol red notices; (2) US OFAC sanctions list; (3) serious commercial litigation or bankruptcy; (4) fraudulent documentation. We run a "pre-due-diligence" before signing any engagement — if we find material red flags, we'll advise you to switch programs or adjust strategy upfront. We won't let you pay a large fee and then discover you can't pass.

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Frequently Asked

About this passport program

How much does Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment cost?
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment currently starts from $230,000 USD. The real all-in budget depends on family size, due-diligence fees, government application fees, document translation/notarisation, and whether the chosen route is donation, real estate, or another qualifying investment.
How long does the application take?
The current reference processing time is 3-6 months. Actual timing depends on the citizenship unit, due diligence, document readiness, and whether the file requires follow-up evidence. Fastest historical cases should not be treated as guaranteed timelines.
How many visa-free destinations does it provide?
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment currently provides about 151 visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations. Visa-free access can change, so applicants should verify the latest official list before treating mobility as a deciding factor.
Is residence or a visit required?
The current residence or visit requirement shown on this site is: 5 days within 5 years. Future interview, biometric, or residence rules should be checked against the official rule set at the time of submission.
Who is this program suitable for?
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment is suitable only after the applicant has clarified budget, family composition, urgency, and use case. A second passport does not automatically solve tax residence, health care, long-term residence, or US immigration planning; those issues require separate review.
Ken Huang

About the Author

Ken Huang

Founder, IPO Immigration · Citizenship-by-Investment Consultant · Los Angeles, California

11 years in the citizenship-by-investment industry. 300+ approved cases since 2015. Direct working relationships with three consecutive Saint Kitts Ministers of Immigration. Closed the world's first Chinese-national approval for the São Tomé CBI program on January 22, 2026. Based in Los Angeles, working bilingually with clients across the US, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.

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KEN'S OTHER MANDATE · CROSS-BORDER CAPITAL

Beyond passports, Ken co-founded OPEN ∞ BUSINESS (O8B.COM)

OPEN ∞ BUSINESS is a US-based cross-border capital and IPO advisory practice. Over 11 years the team has worked on 32+ public companies and 54+ cross-border M&A transactions, with cumulative client market cap over $300B and IPO proceeds over $80B. Representative sectors include consumer electronics, F&B retail, streaming media, designer toys, semiconductors, and biopharma.

32+
Public companies
54+
Cross-border M&A
$300B+
Client market cap
$80B+
IPO proceeds

Why mention this here? Because a meaningful share of our passport clients are operating-company founders and institutional LPs — you don't only need a travel document, you need a partner who simultaneously understands regulation, cross-border structuring, IPO pathways, and asset placement. Ken's two roles share the same underlying playbook.

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