Antigua and Barbuda Visa-free entry: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
Antigua and Barbuda Visa-free entry at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (departure/airport taxes usually in airfare)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months
- Visa required?
- Not applicable for exempt nationals. Non-exempt nationals (e.g. some Asian/African/Middle-East states) apply for an e-visa or visa via the nearest high commission.
- Arrival card
- Immigration/customs form (paper or e-form)
Do you need a visa to Antigua and Barbuda?
Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Commonwealth & CARICOM etc. India: visa-free for most OECS states (Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts, St Lucia*, St Vincent) or with a valid US/UK/Canada/Schengen visa. Indians visa-free 30 days. can generally enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals. Non-exempt nationals (e.g. some Asian/African/Middle-East states) apply for an e-visa or visa via the nearest high commission.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Commonwealth & CARICOM etc. India: visa-free for most OECS states (Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts, St Lucia*, St Vincent) or with a valid US/UK/Canada/Schengen visa. Indians visa-free 30 days. do not require a visa for Antigua and Barbuda for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority / Immigration Dept) · Last verified 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Antigua and Barbuda visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry
Official fee: Free (departure/airport taxes usually in airfare)- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- Up to 6 months
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- No application
Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals. Non-exempt nationals (e.g. some Asian/African/Middle-East states) apply for an e-visa or visa via the nearest high commission.
Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Commonwealth & CARICOM etc. India: visa-free for most OECS states (Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts, St Lucia*, St Vincent) or with a valid US/UK/Canada/Schengen visa. Indians visa-free 30 days.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation & funds
Arrival card: Immigration/customs form (paper or e-form)
US-transit travellers need US visa/ESTA for connections via Miami/New York.
Source: Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority / Immigration Dept · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tourist e-Visa
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to approval
- Around 7 working days
- Processing time
- Around 7 working days
- Where to apply
- Official Antigua & Barbuda e-visa portal
Who needs it: Indian passport holders and other nationals who require a visa
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Passport photo
- Return/onward flight tickets
- Confirmed accommodation booking
- Proof of funds
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Antigua and Barbuda visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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