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Program comparison
Grenada vs Antigua and Barbuda
Compare Grenada and Antigua and Barbuda side by side: minimum investment, timeline, stay requirement and key benefits (2026).
Grenada
Grenada stands out among Caribbean citizenship-by-investment countries for its US E-2 visa treaty.
- Program type
- Citizenship by investment (CBI)
- Minimum donation
- USD 235,000 (National Transformation Fund)
- Real estate option
- From USD 270,000
- Processing time
- Approximately 4-6 months
- Visa-free travel
- 140+ countries (UK, Schengen, China)
- Standout advantage
- US E-2 investor visa treaty
Benefits
- Visa-free travel to more than 140 countries, including the UK, the Schengen area, and China.
- Ability to set up a business and live in the US thanks to the E-2 treaty with the United States.
- No residence requirement in the country; the application can be completed entirely remotely.
- Spouse, children, parents, and grandparents can be included in the application.
- Dual citizenship is allowed; citizenship is passed on to future generations.
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is one of the most cost-effective citizenship programs for families of up to four, thanks to a single donation fee.
- Program type
- Citizenship by investment (CBI)
- Minimum donation
- USD 230,000 (NDF, up to 4 people)
- University Fund (UWI)
- USD 260,000 (family of 6+)
- Real estate option
- From USD 300,000 (5-year holding period)
- Processing time
- Approximately 3-6 months (CIU target)
- Visa-free travel
- 150+ countries (Schengen, UK)
- Residence requirement
- 5 days within the first 5 years (expected to rise to 30 days in 2026)
Benefits
- Visa-free travel to more than 150 countries, including Schengen, the UK, and Singapore.
- The most cost-effective program for large families (a single donation covers 4 people).
- The UWI Fund option includes a one-year university scholarship opportunity.
- Dual citizenship is allowed.
- No tax on income or capital gains.
Cost comparison
Grenada
- National Transformation Fund donation (single applicant)
- From USD 235,000
- Real estate investment
- From USD 270,000
- Government and due diligence fees
- Varies by applicant
- Advisory fee
- Based on family size
Antigua and Barbuda
- NDF donation (up to 4 people)
- USD 230,000
- UWI Fund (6+ people)
- USD 260,000
- Real estate investment
- From USD 300,000
- Government and due diligence fees
- Varies by applicant
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