CIU lists spouses, qualifying children, parents or grandparents and unmarried siblings among eligible dependant categories. Relationship, age and applicable dependency conditions must be checked together. The current NDF contribution is US$230,000, with other costs additional.[1][2]
Family members who may qualify
| Family member | Main published conditions | Evidence to check |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse | Spouse of the main applicant | Marriage evidence |
| Children | Aged 0-30 and financially dependent | Birth / adoption, age and dependency |
| Adult children with disabilities | 18 or over, living with and fully supported by the main applicant | Medical, household and full-support evidence |
| Parents / grandparents | Of either spouse, aged 55 or over and financially dependent | Relationship and financial-support evidence |
| Siblings | Unmarried siblings of the applicant or spouse | Relationship and marital status |
Conditions summarise the CIU dependant page. The evidence column is an editorial reference, not the full official document list. Age alone does not establish eligibility.[1]
NDF contribution and official charges
The published NDF contribution is US$230,000. Processing is US$10,000 for one applicant or US$20,000 for a family of up to four, with US$10,000 for each additional dependant beyond four.[2]
| Cost layer | What to allow for |
|---|---|
| Contribution | Confirm the selected route and applicable amount. |
| Processing | Check the family-size basis separately from the contribution. |
| Due diligence | Main applicant US$8,500; spouse US$5,000; dependants 12-17 US$2,000; those 18+ US$4,000. |
| Other costs | Passport, applicable interview, document preparation and professional services. |
The official schedule also identifies charges in other circumstances, including a benefactor. Confirm their applicability to the particular case.[2]
Initial applications and later additions
The CIU publishes separate provisions for later additions, including spouses, qualifying spouses of children and subsequent generations. Eligibility and fees for a later addition should be checked separately from the initial application.[1]
Confirm who will be included in the present application and identify any missing evidence for those individuals. A future dependant should be assessed under the rules in force when that application is made.
Presence requirements and passport renewal
The CIU’s general passport guidance provides for an initial five-year passport and links renewal to five days of presence in Antigua and Barbuda during the first five years of citizenship. Any exception should be assessed against the individual’s age, approval circumstances and current rules.[3]
Citizens should continue to monitor applicable oath, presence and renewal requirements and report relevant changes in family particulars. A short presence requirement does not mean that all subsequent obligations cease.
Common questions
Does meeting the age criterion establish eligibility?
No. The relevant relationship, dependency and other CIU requirements must also be met.[1]
Is US$230,000 the full cost for a family?
No. It is the NDF contribution. Government processing, due diligence and other applicable charges are additional.[2]
Does any presence requirement remain after citizenship is granted?
The CIU’s general guidance refers to five days during the first five years and passport renewal. Individual exceptions require case-specific confirmation.[3]
Sources and verification
This article draws on the official sources below, checked on 24 September 2026. Policies and fees may change; the requirements applicable at the time of an individual application should be confirmed.
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