Antigua and Barbuda Visa

Antigua and Barbuda — Visa Overview

About Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is one of the Eastern Caribbean's most beautiful · celebrated · and genuinely captivating island destinations — a twin-island nation in the Leeward Islands renowned for its extraordinary coastline of 365 beaches — one for every day of the year — its world-class sailing · vibrant Carnival · and the unspoiled natural beauty of Barbuda with its famous pink-sand beaches and magnificent frigatebird colony · one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere. Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea · Antigua and Barbuda offers the discerning traveller a combination of natural splendour · cultural richness · historical depth · and genuine Caribbean warmth that makes it one of the finest and most complete island destinations in the entire region.

Antigua — the larger and more developed of the two islands — delights with English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard · a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most perfectly preserved 18th-century Georgian naval installations in the world · where the great Admiral Horatio Nelson was based in the 1780s and where today a beautifully restored maritime village of restaurants · boutiques · and yacht berths fills the historic dockyard with a sophisticated and uniquely Caribbean energy. Shirley Heights — the clifftop fortification above English Harbour — offers spectacular panoramic views across the harbour and the surrounding bays and hosts legendary Sunday evening parties with live steel pan and reggae music that draw visitors and locals alike from across the island. The Antigua Sailing Week — held each April · one of the Caribbean's finest and most celebrated sailing regattas — draws yachts and sailors from across the world to the extraordinarily beautiful waters of the island. The historic city of St John's — Antigua's characterful capital — enchants with its twin-spired Cathedral of St John the Divine · its colourful Redcliffe Quay waterfront · and its vibrant local market.

What is an Antigua and Barbuda eVisa?

The Antigua and Barbuda Electronic Entry Visa (EEV) is a fully digital travel authorisation issued by the Department of Immigration of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda — applied for entirely online through the official Antigua and Barbuda eVisa portal — evisa.immigration.gov.ag — and delivered electronically to the applicant upon approval. The approved eVisa is verified by Passport Control Officers on arrival — applicants are advised to carry a soft or hard copy of the approval confirmation. No embassy visit is required.

Important — Official Portal Only:
The official Antigua and Barbuda eVisa portal is evisa.immigration.gov.ag — operated exclusively by the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Immigration. All data is stored within government-controlled infrastructure. Rayna Tours submits all Antigua and Barbuda eVisa applications exclusively through this official government portal.

Important — Embarkation / Disembarkation Card:
All visitors arriving in Antigua and Barbuda must complete the Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card online before travel at ArriveAntigua.com. Rayna Tours will advise on this requirement before departure.

Visa-Free Entry — Over 100 Countries:
Citizens of countries that do not require a visa for entry into Antigua and Barbuda on holiday or business are permitted to stay for up to six months — provided they have an onward or return ticket · confirmation of accommodation · evidence of sufficient funds · and a valid passport. UAE nationals are visa-free for Antigua and Barbuda. Rayna Tours will confirm visa-free eligibility at the time of enquiry.

Do You Need an Antigua and Barbuda Visa? — UAE, India & KSA

UAE Nationals — Visa Free:
UAE nationals do not require a visa for Antigua and Barbuda — permitted to stay up to 6 months.

UAE Residents of Other Nationalities — eVisa Required:
Determined by passport held. Indian · Pakistani · Bangladeshi · and most other UAE residents must apply for the Antigua and Barbuda eVisa through the official portal — evisa.immigration.gov.ag.

KSA Nationals — eVisa Required:
Saudi Arabian nationals must apply for the Antigua and Barbuda eVisa online through evisa.immigration.gov.ag before travel.

Indian Nationals — eVisa Required:
Indian nationals must apply for the Antigua and Barbuda eVisa online through evisa.immigration.gov.ag before travel.

Entry Summary — Rayna's Three Markets

Permitted Activities

• Tourism · sightseeing · beach holidays · sailing · leisure travel · and recreational activities
• Casual visits to friends or relatives
• Business visits — short term

Not Permitted:

• Paid employment — a separate Antigua and Barbuda work permit required
• Residence in Antigua and Barbuda — a separate residence permit required
• Any activity inconsistent with the declared purpose of visit

Important Entry Requirements

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Antigua and Barbuda
• Confirmed return or onward travel ticket — mandatory
• Confirmation of accommodation — mandatory
• Proof of sufficient funds to maintain the stay in Antigua and Barbuda — mandatory
• Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card — must be completed online at ArriveAntigua.com before travel

Processing Time
3 to 4 working days — confirmed from authoritative sources citing official processing. Apply at least 2 weeks before travel.

General Disclaimer
All visa and entry decisions rest solely with the Department of Immigration · Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Rayna Tours acts as a professional visa assistance provider only. Possession of an approved eVisa does not guarantee entry — final entry is at the sole discretion of Antigua and Barbuda immigration officials at the port of entry.