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🇦🇬Antigua and Barbuda Visa 2026: Entry Requirements

America· Updated 10/10/2026

Do you need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?

It depends on your passport. Out of 197 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 108 enter Antigua and Barbuda visa-free and 89 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival.

Visa-free

108

nationalities

E-visa

89

nationalities

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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.

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Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (abconsulate.nyc), read on .

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Antigua and Barbuda visa requirements by nationality

The entry regime Antigua and Barbuda applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.

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Antigua and Barbuda visa types, fees and processing times

Every visa category Antigua and Barbuda publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.

Antigua and Barbuda visa types published by IziVisas, 2026. Data updated on . Government fees only. Application centres and agencies charge their own service fee on top.
VisaCategoryAllowed stayProcessing timeEntriesOfficial source
Short-stay (tourism)Short stayPortal
Antigua and Barbuda eVisaShort stay7 business daysPortal
Business visaBusiness90 days15 business daysMultiplePortal
Work visaWork1 year (renewable)30 business daysMultiplePortal
Student visaStudyDuration of programme20 business daysMultiplePortal

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Information

Capital

St. John's

Population

94,300

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD EC$)

Languages

English, English Creole

Continent

America

Calling code

+1-268

Timezone

America/Antigua

Area

443 km²

Government

parliamentary democracy

National day

November 1st - Independence Day

Internet domain

.ag

About

Antigua and Barbuda is a Caribbean state consisting of two main islands, Antigua and Barbuda, with a total area of 443 km². The capital is Saint John’s and the population is around 94,300 in 2025. The economy relies on tourism and is vulnerable to natural disasters like hurricanes.[1][2]

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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.

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Safety

Risk level:Moderate risk level for tourists, with minor urban crime but low terrorist risk.

Risk areas

Saint John’s - Minor crime

Crime(Medium)

  • Avoid wearing visible valuables
  • Do not travel alone at night

Terrorism(Low)

  • Negligible risk, standard vigilance

Transport

  • Drive carefully, prefer official taxis

Natural risks(Seasonal hurricanes (June-November))

  • Follow weather alerts, have an evacuation plan

Health(Limited healthcare system, under-equipped hospitals)

  • Hepatitis A/B vaccines, typhoid recommended
  • Comprehensive travel insurance mandatory

Practical tips

  • Register your trip with MAEDI
  • Protect your belongings
  • Avoid isolated beaches at night

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Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio in the city centre$700 – $1,100
1-bedroom apartment in the city centre$900 – $1,500
1-bedroom apartment outside the centre$650 – $1,050
3-bedroom apartment in the city centre$1,800 – $3,200
3-bedroom apartment outside the centre$1,300 – $2,200

Food

Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$15
Meal for two at a mid-range restaurant$90
McDonald’s meal or equivalent$12
Local beer (0.5 L, in a bar)$4.50
Cappuccino$4.50
Bottled water (1.5 L)$2.80
Bread (500 g)$4
Milk (1 L)$3.50
Eggs (12)$6
Chicken fillets (1 kg)$12
Apples (1 kg)$6.50
Bananas (1 kg)$2.50

Transport

Public transport, one way$1.30
Taxi, starting fare$10
Taxi, per km$2.50
Petrol (1 L)$1.45

Leisure

Gym (monthly membership)$70
Tennis court (1 h at the weekend)$25
Cinema ticket$10
Theatre ticket$30

Health

GP consultation$70
Dentist consultation$80
Antibiotics (one pack)$20
Cold medicine (6 days)$14

Others

Home internet (60 Mbps or more, monthly)$80
Mobile plan (calls + 10 GB, monthly)$40
Utilities for an 85 m² home (monthly)$280
Levi’s 501 jeans or similar$75
Nike sports shoes$120
International primary school (monthly)$1,100

Indicative prices in USD in St. John's · estimated in October 2026

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Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V, 110V
Frequency60Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B

Emergency numbers

Police999
Ambulance999
Fire department999

Practical information

Driving side

Left

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

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Photos

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a visa to travel to Antigua and Barbuda?▾

It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Antigua and Barbuda across 197 nationalities: 108 visa-free, 89 with an e-visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.

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Is it dangerous to travel to Antigua and Barbuda?▾

The overall risk level is currently rated "Moderate risk level for tourists, with minor urban crime but low terrorist risk.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.

What currency is used in Antigua and Barbuda?▾

The official currency is East Caribbean Dollar (XCD EC$). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.

What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?▾

The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is St. John's. The main spoken languages are: English, English Creole.

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