Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Prepare ArriveAntigua online arrival and departure form and keep your travel documents to hand.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
ArriveAntigua online arrival and departure form
For flights to V.C. Bird International Airport, the form can be completed on a mobile phone or tablet within 72 hours of travel. Save the QR code to help speed up processing; the FCDO says the form is optional.
Open ArriveAntigua online arrival and departure formDetails that can change your plans
Check the stay granted at the border
Antigua and Barbuda Immigration says visitors may be granted up to six months, but the officer sets the permission on arrival and may grant a shorter stay. Follow the date on your entry record.
Official guidanceBritish visitor stay guidance differs by source
The FCDO says a full British citizen passport allows a visa-free visit of up to 90 days. Antigua Immigration's general visa guidance says eligible visa-exempt visitors may stay up to six months. We use the FCDO's 90-day figure here; confirm directly with Antigua Immigration before planning a longer stay.
Official guidanceKeep your passport valid beyond your return date
Antigua and Barbuda Immigration requires your passport or other accepted travel document to remain valid beyond the date of your return ticket. Some passport authorities give stricter advice; see the passport-specific validity guidance where listed.
Official guidanceAntigua and Barbuda at a glance
- Capital
- St. John's
- Currency
- XCD
- Calling code
- ++1-268
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from the United Kingdom need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?
Travelers visiting Antigua and Barbuda for tourism with an ordinary passport from the United Kingdom do not need a visa for up to 90 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in Antigua and Barbuda?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
Do I need to complete ArriveAntigua online arrival and departure form?
Optional for this route. For flights to V.C. Bird International Airport, the form can be completed on a mobile phone or tablet within 72 hours of travel. Save the QR code to help speed up processing; the FCDO says the form is optional. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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