Antigua and Barbuda e-Visa for citizens of Sao Tome and Principe: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Sao Tome and Principe apply online before departure.
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Processing time
7 business days
Our guide to the Antigua and Barbuda visa from Sao Tome and Principe
Yes, travellers holding a passport from Sao Tome and Principe need an e-Visa to visit Antigua and Barbuda. The application is filed online before departure on the official immigration portal, and the observed processing time is 7 business days.
Antigua and Barbuda requires citizens of Sao Tome and Principe to obtain an e-Visa before they travel. The whole procedure takes place online, from the form to the upload of supporting documents, and approval must be received before boarding. This guide explains the steps, the documents to prepare and the mistakes to avoid.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. For a tourist stay in Antigua and Barbuda, citizens of Sao Tome and Principe must obtain an e-Visa before flying, and only an online application on the official portal can secure it. Since the length of stay granted is not stated in this guide, check it on the official information page: immigration.gov.ag.
How much does an e-visa for Antigua and Barbuda cost from Sao Tome and Principe?
The official fee for an e-visa for Antigua and Barbuda is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Antigua and Barbuda really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Antigua and Barbuda?
Documents required for an e-visa for Antigua and Barbuda:
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return or onward ticket
- Payment card
Documents and fees
The portal gives the exact list of documents to upload. As a rule, prepare a clear copy of your passport’s photo page, a recent passport-style photo and the travel documents requested by the form, for example an accommodation booking or a return ticket. No verified fee is quoted here: check the current amount on the official portal before making any payment.
How to apply for an e-visa for Antigua and Barbuda from Sao Tome and Principe
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Applications are filed on the official portal of the Antigua and Barbuda immigration services: immigration.gov.ag. Complete the online form using exactly the details of your passport, upload the requested documents, then pay the fees as instructed on the portal. Keep the submission confirmation and follow the progress of your file as the portal explains.
Where do you apply for a visa for Antigua and Barbuda from Sao Tome and Principe?
An e-visa for Antigua and Barbuda is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Sao Tome and Principe on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Sao Tome and Principe but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Antigua and Barbuda take?
7 business days
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing time and tips
The observed processing time is 7 business days. Apply well before your flight so that you can answer a possible request for an additional document, and do not buy a non-refundable ticket until the e-Visa is approved. Once it is approved, keep a printed and a digital copy for check-in and immigration control.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Using an unofficial intermediary website often means paying a surcharge for a service the government portal provides directly, so make sure the address is immigration.gov.ag before paying. Another common error is a typo in the name or passport number, which can lead to a refusal or a new application. Finally, counting on a visa on arrival is a mistake: this option is not open to travellers from Sao Tome and Principe, who must board with an e-Visa already approved.
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Other visa types for Antigua and Barbuda
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Processing time
20 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Antigua and Barbuda eVisa
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Processing time
7 business days
Official websiteTo confirm
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