The United States Embassy has declined to comment on reports suggesting Antigua and Barbuda could face new visa restrictions in connection with its Citizenship by Investment (CIP) Programme.

The speculation follows media reports naming several countries—including Antigua and Barbuda—as potential targets of new U.S. immigration measures tied to concerns over economic citizenship schemes.

Dr Clarence Pilgrim, Permanent Secretary in Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the embassy had offered no confirmation during recent discussions.

“They will get back to us,” he noted, following inquiries about the reports.

Amid the uncertainty, Charmaine Donovan, Chief Executive Officer of the Citizenship by Investment Unit, said no formal notification had been received from Washington. She underscored that Antigua and Barbuda’s CIP programme maintains strict eligibility rules.

“Nationals from blacklisted countries such as North Korea and Iran are not allowed to obtain citizenship through our programme,” she said.

Donovan also pointed out that all CIP recipients from Antigua and Barbuda are required to apply for a visa before entering the U.S., giving American authorities a further layer of scrutiny.

The broader debate over Citizenship by Investment schemes continues across the Caribbean, where governments argue the programmes serve as vital tools for economic growth and are supported by strong due diligence protocols.