Antigua CIP amendment: principal applicant must reside 30 days cumulatively within 5 years
Antigua and Barbuda · Residency planning · From the July 2026 amendment
| Country / region | Antigua and Barbuda |
|---|---|
| Category | Residency planning |
| Date | From the July 2026 amendment |
| What happened | The July 2026 CIP amendment requires the principal applicant to accumulate 30 days of residence within 5 years (5 days in the first year plus 25 days over the following 4 years); dependants are not subject to this. The Antigua passport offers approx. 144 visa-free destinations including Schengen. |
| Impact on applicants | Tightening in step with Grenada signals coordinated regional strictness under ECCIRA; travel costs must be built into planning. |
| Source: {src} | Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (media compilation) ↗ Note on scope: The official announcement governs |
Source: Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (media compilation) ↗ · Last verified: 2026-09-20 · For reference only; not application or legal advice. Always check the official source for current rules.
FAQ
Antigua CIP amendment: principal applicant must reside 30 days cumulatively within 5 years — what happened?
The July 2026 CIP amendment requires the principal applicant to accumulate 30 days of residence within 5 years (5 days in the first year plus 25 days over the following 4 years); dependants are not subject to this. The Antigua passport offers approx. 144 visa-free destinations including Schengen.
What does this mean for applicants?
Tightening in step with Grenada signals coordinated regional strictness under ECCIRA; travel costs must be built into planning.
Where does this information come from?
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (media compilation) (Note on scope: The official announcement governs), verified by us on 2026-09-20.
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