Antigua and Barbuda has published an official Memorandum on the continued operation of its citizenship by investment programme.
Lyle Julien, Investment Programme Expert at Immigrant Invest, studied the document.
Official memorandum from Antigua and Barbuda
Charmaine Donovan, Chief Executive Officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit, CIU, announced on November 12th, 2026, that the programme would continue operating[1]Source: Official memorandum from the Citizenship by Investment Unit dated November 12th, 2026, signed by Charmaine Donovan.
The European Commission previously demanded that Caribbean states close their citizenship by investment programmes by June 1st, 2028. Antigua and Barbuda’s government has made a counteroffer of a transition period running until the end of 2030.
What has changed for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship applicants
As of November 13th, 2026, the CIU continues to accept applications. Antigua and Barbuda citizenship can still be obtained through investments starting at $230,000.
However, investors should consider the following:
- It is unknown whether Antigua and Barbuda will close its citizenship by investment programme.
- The transition period until the end of 2030 has not been agreed upon by the European Union.
Immigrant Invest lawyers continue to monitor negotiations between Caribbean countries and the European Union, as well as changes to the requirements for obtaining citizenship by investment.
Interested investors still have the opportunity to apply now and obtain citizenship before any changes come into force. We will help prepare the documents, pass Due Diligence, and obtain a second passport under the current programme conditions.
