Head to head
Antigua and Barbuda vs Canada
Three key differences
- Different status types: Antigua and Barbuda grants citizenship, Canada grants permanent residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Canada runs $171,875 below Antigua and Barbuda.
- Upper timeline: Antigua and Barbuda is 33 months shorter than Canada.
Field
Antigua and Barbuda
Canada
Status type
Citizenship
Permanent residence
Min. investment
$230,000
$75,000
Government & due diligence
$18,500
$1,625
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$248,500
$76,625
Timeline
6–9 mo
30–42 mo
Residency
30 d / 5 yrs
146 d/yr
Visit required
No
Yes
Eligible family
spouse + children under 30 + parents over 55 + siblings
spouse + children under 22
Dual citizenship
Yes
N/A
Years to citizenship
—
3 yrs
Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
None
Backlog
● Numerically favourable on that line. A number, not a recommendation — no program wins every line.
Figures reflect prevailing industry terms, compiled 2026-08-12. Rules and fees change without notice; official announcements and a case-by-case assessment govern. Totals exclude the service fee, which runs $500–$8,000 by program.