Discovering Paradise
Discovering Paradise
Entry rules vary by nationality and can change. Use this page to understand the process, then verify your case with the official sources below before departure.
Many leisure travelers can visit without applying for a tourist visa in advance, but passport-validity rules, airline requirements, and visa eligibility depend on nationality and can change. Treat the official links below as the final check before you fly.
Official immigration department covering visitor entry, permitted stay, and any eVisa categories for Antigua and Barbuda.
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Current U.S. guidance covering visa requirements, passport validity, entry conditions, and embassy contact details.
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Official UK foreign travel advice on visa-free stays, passport validity, and onward-ticket rules for British nationals.
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Citizens of many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, EU member states, and Canada, do not need a visa to visit Antigua and Barbuda for tourism. You are admitted on entry as a visitor, provided you meet the passport, onward-ticket, and accommodation conditions below. The maximum visitor stay is commonly up to 90 days for UK nationals, and immigration officers set the permitted period on arrival. Always confirm your own case with the official sources above.
No visa
For many tourist nationalities
Up to 90 days
Typical visitor stay
Extendable
Via the Immigration Department
Most visitors arrive by air at V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) in Coolidge, about 8 km northeast of St. John's. You will complete an immigration and customs declaration for entry. The Department of Immigration is moving these declarations online, so check the official immigration source above for the current form before you fly.
If you wish to stay beyond the period granted on arrival, you have two main considerations:
Apply to the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Immigration in St. John's before your permitted stay expires to request an extension.
Overstaying or working without authorization is illegal and can lead to fines or removal. Fees and rules change over time, so confirm the current amount with the Immigration Department before relying on an estimate.
Visa-free access depends on nationality, passport type, and sometimes residence status in third countries. Do not rely on a generic country list alone when you are booking flights.
If you're unsure about your country, check with the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Immigration or the nearest Antigua and Barbuda high commission, embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date requirements.
Keep digital copies of your passport, return ticket, and accommodation reservations on your phone and in email.
Complete the customs declaration honestly. Larger sums of cash and restricted goods must be declared, so check the current limits with Antigua and Barbuda Customs before you travel.
Personal duty-free allowances apply to alcohol, tobacco, and gifts. Amounts change, so confirm the current allowance with Antigua and Barbuda Customs before relying on a figure.
Minors traveling without both parents may need a notarized authorization letter. Check with your airline.
Now that you know the entry requirements, explore our travel guides and start planning your Antigua and Barbuda adventure.