VISA/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

All visitors to Antigua and Barbuda must have an onward or return ticket. Citizens of United States, United Kingdom and Canada citizens do not require a visa to enter Antigua and Barbuda and may travel on one of the following:

• Valid Passport
• Original Birth Certificate along with a valid issued Government I.D   
• Original Naturalization Certificate
• (Please note that only a valid passport will be accepted after December 31^st 2006)

Persons visiting are permitted to stay as long as their business takes, provided that:

a) this is no longer than six months
b) they have an onward or return ticket
c) they have confirmation of accommodation
d) they can produce evidence of their ability to maintain themselves in Antigua and Barbuda

Persons requiring a visa for Antigua and Barbuda:
(Please confirm with the Consulate in New York)

Documentation required when applying for a visa:

1. Valid passport (with minimum life of six months)
2. One completed application form
3. Confirmation of travel (return or onward ticket or e-ticket)
4. 2 passport size photograph
5. Fee of $50.00 or $75.00 (see below for details)

Visa fees:

Fees should be in postal orders or an international money order made payable to "Govt of Antigua and Barbuda" (or cash when delivering in person).  Processing period for the issue of a visa is normally 10 working days. However, applicants who are in possession of a green card, or H-1 visa can pay an additional $20.00 for 2 days express service.

Please contact the Consulate of Antigua and Barbuda or email consulateny@abgov.org  for any further information on visa and entry requirements. A visa application form maybe downloaded by clicking here. The form has to be submitted by the applicant to the Consulate of Antigua and Barbuda.

The Consular Section is open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday. (No exceptions)