Antigua and Barbuda
Visa Antigua and Barbuda
Amériques · Caraïbes
In Antigua and Barbuda, entry and stay fall under the Department of Immigration. The official portal names several categories (general visa, visa on arrival, resident permit, student permit, extension of stay) and refers to an electronic visa scheme as well as an online appointment system. The requested documents appear on the page devoted to the visa application. Fees and processing times: not stated on the pages consulted on 2026-09-17.
The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.
Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.
Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026
At a glance
- Authority
- Department of Immigration — Government of Antigua and Barbuda
- Submission channel
- The immigration office at Long and Thames Streets, St. John's; the portal also refers to an electronic visa scheme and an online appointment system
- Electronic visa
- The portal names an "Electronic Entry Visa" and an "Electronic Visa Process"; their conditions are not detailed on the pages consulted
- Portal language
- English
Do you need a visa?
Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.
Documented visa types
- "General Visa"
- Category named by the authority. Duration and conditions: not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)
- "Visas on Arrival"
- Category named by the authority. Eligibility conditions: not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)
- "Resident Permit"
- Resident permit, as named by the authority. Duration: not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)
- "Student Permit"
- Student permit, as named by the authority. Duration: not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)
- "Extension of Stay/Time"
- Extension of stay, as named by the authority. Conditions: not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)
- "Multiple-entry visas (12 or 24 months)"
- The general information page mentions multiple-entry visas of 12 or 24 months. Conditions of grant: not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)
Where and how to apply
The portal states that anyone wishing to apply for an entry visa for Antigua and Barbuda must go through the "Electronic Visa Process" or "Visas" sections of the Department of Immigration website. The page devoted to the procedure mentions an "eVisa" unit reachable by email, without stating a physical filing address for the visa application.
The immigration office is located at Long and Thames Streets, in St. John's (Antigua). The portal publishes telephone and fax numbers, an email address and an online appointment system.
Steps in the procedure
- Not stated on the portal consulted: the page devoted to the visa application lists documents but presents no ordered steps.
Documents mentioned by the authority
- Identity page of a valid passport, with at least six months' validity.
- Recent color identity photograph, 45 mm × 35 mm, on a white background.
- Proof of travel: ticket or booking confirmation.
- Proof of accommodation or letter of invitation.
- Proof of funds: bank statements for the last two months.
- Recent police record extract.
- Birth certificate.
- Document attesting to immigration status.
The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.
Stated fees and processing times
Not stated on the portal consulted: the pages read give neither an amount nor a processing time for the visa application. The site has a separate section devoted to extension fees, which was not consulted.
After the decision
Not stated on the portal consulted. The decision rests with the Department of Immigration.
The portal separately names extension of stay and residence services, as well as an online appointment system for in-person procedures.
Published procedures
No reviewed and published procedure for Antigua and Barbuda to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.
Explore proceduresFrequently asked questions
Is a visa required to travel to Antigua and Barbuda?
It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.
Where is the application filed?
The portal refers to its "Electronic Visa Process" and "Visas" sections; the immigration office is at Long and Thames Streets, in St. John's.
Is there an electronic visa?
The portal names an "Electronic Entry Visa" and an "Electronic Visa Process". Their conditions are not detailed on the pages consulted.
What documents are requested?
The page devoted to the visa application cites in particular the identity page of the passport, a recent photo, proof of travel, proof of accommodation, bank statements, a police record extract and a birth certificate.
What are the fees and processing times?
Not stated on the portal consulted.
Official sources
Consulted sources
Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.
- Immigration Antigua and Barbuda | Department of Immigration for the Government of Antigua and Barbuda (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
- General Visa Information (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
- Visa Application Process (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
What this guide does not know yet
Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.
- The portal presents no ordered steps and no single submission channel: a reviewer must check whether the application is made entirely online and through which address.
- No amount or processing time was read for the visa application; the site's fees section must be consulted.
- The general information page mixes the entry conditions applicable to visa-exempt travelers with the application documents: the distinction must be checked by a reviewer.
Prepare my case
This method is the same for every destination. It does not list any document as an official requirement: only the authority’s source is authoritative.
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Describe your situation
Nationality, residence, purpose and dates. The checker tells covered routes apart from situations that are still unknown.
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Check at the source
Open the destination’s official source and compare it with your situation before starting a procedure.
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Track what is left to do
Your space keeps your answers and your declared checklist. A complete checklist does not announce a favorable decision.
The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.