For Visitors to Antigua and Barbuda the following requirements apply:
Most European Union citizens (see below) do not require a visa to enter Antigua and Barbuda on holiday or business. Persons visiting are permitted to stay as long as their business takes, provided that:
a) this is no longer than six months
b) they possess a passport with a minimum of six months validity from their date of departure
c) they have an onward or return ticket
d) they have confirmation of accommodation
e) they can produce evidence of their ability to maintain themselves in Antigua and Barbuda
NATIONALS WHO REQUIRE VISAS FOR ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
The Antigua and Barbuda High Commission no longer issues visas.
All visa applications are now online via the eVisa portal.
Please click here to apply for an eVisa.
Visa on Arrival
Visa on arrival is available to persons who are holders of a valid:
- United States Visa or permanent Resident Card; or
- A Canadian Visa or permanent Resident Card, or
- A United Kingdom Visa or Resident Card, or
- A Schengen Visa
Full terms and conditions are available on the website of the Antigua and Barbuda Immigration department.
Please note that the citizens of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE a visa for entry into Antigua and Barbuda:
European Union countries which do not require visas, Countries A - E
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
European Union countries which do not require visas, Countries F - L
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland (Republic of)
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
European Union countries which do not require visas, Countries M - Z
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
Commonwealth countries which do not require visas, Countries A - J
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Botswana
Brunei Darussalam
Canada
Cyprus
Dominica
Fiji
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
Commonwealth countries which do not require visas, Countries K - P
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Malaysia
Malawi
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Namibia
Nauru (special member)
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Commonwealth countries which do not require visas, Countries S - Z
Samoa (Western)
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Swaziland
Tanzania
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu (special member)
Uganda
United Kingdom (also holders of United Kingdom travel documents)
United Kingdom Overseas Territories
Vanuatu
Zambia
Other Countries which do not require visas for entry into Antigua and Barbuda, A - G
Andorra (Principality of)
Argentina
Armenia (Republic of)
Azerbaijan (Republic of)
Belarus (Republic of)
Brazil
China (People’s Republic of)
Chile
Columbia
Cuba
Ecuador
Georgia (Republic of)
Other Countries which do not require visas for entry into Antigua and Barbuda, H - P
Hong Kong (SAR of China)
Japan
Kazahkstan (Republic of)
Kyrgyzstan (Republic of)
Liechtenstein
Korea (South)
Macao (SAR of China)
Madagascar
Mexico
Moldova (Republic of)
Monaco
Norway and Colonies
Panama
Peru
Other Countries which do not require visas for entry into Antigua and Barbuda, R - Z
Russian Federation
San Marino
South Korea
Suriname
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United States of America
Uzebekistan (Republic of)
Venezuela
Cruise ship visitors who would normally require a visa would not require one provided that they arrive in Antigua and Barbuda in the morning and depart the same evening.
‘In-transit’ passengers travelling within the same day, who normally require a visa, do not need a visa for entry into Antigua and Barbuda, provided that they have proof of their onward journey, and they do not leave the ‘controlled space’ of the airport.
Nationals of the following countries require transit-visas
All Visa Applications must be done online
Please note the High Commission does not handle visa applications, these are handled directly by the Antigua and Barbuda Immigration Department.