Short answer: Antigua from a USD 230,000 donation and St Kitts from USD 250,000; in 2026 both passports are visa-free to the Schengen Area and the UK (UK requires an ETA). St Kitts has ties with Taiwan; Antigua’s threshold is slightly lower.
The two compared
| Antigua & Barbuda | St Kitts & Nevis | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum donation | From USD 230,000 | From USD 250,000 |
| Schengen | Visa-free | Visa-free |
| UK | Visa-free (ETA) | Visa-free (ETA) |
| Processing | About 4–12 months | About 4–12 months |
| Ties with Taiwan | No (ties with China) | Yes |
| Other routes | Real estate and others | Approved real estate and others |
How to choose
- Slightly tighter budget, Schengen + UK matter: Antigua has the lower threshold.
- Ties with Taiwan matter: St Kitts.
- Larger family: compare how many people each donation covers and extra fees, then total cost.
Points to note
- UK visa-free travel requires an ETA in advance — it is not unconditional entry.
- Visa-free access can change; weigh policy stability.
- Government and due diligence fees apply on top of the donation.
- Antigua has a visit requirement in the first five years (generally five days) — confirm the latest rule.
Based on public information as of September 2026.