visa guide for antigua

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Antigua and Barbuda consist of two major islands namely Antigua and Barbuda. Both the islands are separated by a distance of 63 kilometers and are extremely beautiful in sight. The major part of the country depends upon tourism, which contributes 80% to the economy.

A visit to this country could be super magical. The country houses some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. If you are planning to visit this wonderful country, this visa guide for Antigua would help you gather all the information that you may find helpful regarding the visa application process. Read the article till the end to find out more.

 VISA POLICY OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Visitors who want to visit the country must obtain a prior visa unless and until they come from one of the visa exempt countries. As of now, there are 106 countries whose citizens can enter the country without obtaining a permit. The following countries enjoy the freedom of movement:

  • Dominica
  • Grenada
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and Grenadines

Additionally, there are certain countries that can enter and stay for a period of 6 months without obtaining a permit. They are mentioned in the table below:

EU countries

Kazakhstan

Seychelles

Albania

Kenya

Singapore

Andorra

Kiribati

Solomon islands

Argentina

Kyrgyzstan

South Africa

Armenia

Lesotho

South Korea

Australia

Liechtenstein

Suriname  

Azerbaijan

Malawi

Switzerland

Bahamas

Malaysia

Tajikistan

Barbados

Maldives

Tanzania

Belarus

Marshall islands

Trinidad and Tobago

Belize

Mauritius

Turkey

Botswana

Mexico

Turkmenistan

 Brazil

Moldova

Tuvalu

Brunei

Monaco

Uganda

Canada

Namibia

Ukraine

Chile

Nauru

UAE

Colombia

New Zealand

UK

Eswatini

Norway

US

Fiji

Panama

Uzbekistan

Georgia

Papua New Guinea

Vanuatu

Guyana

Peru

Vatican City

Iceland

Russia

Venezuela

Jamaica

Samoa

Zambia

Japan

San Marino

 

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Also, the citizens of the following countries can stay in the country for a period of one month without obtaining a visa:

  • China
  • Cuba
  • Hong Kong
  • Macau
  • Taiwan

The people that do not belong to the above mentioned countries can easily avail a prior visa online by filling out the application form. You should, however, check for Antigua covid restrictions as well as Antigua entry requirements COVID. After you are done checking all the requirements related to the pandemic, you can easily go ahead with the application procedure.

Antigua tourism COVID was closed for the people who had previously visited China, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Singapore, or Japan. This step was taken to maximize the safety of the country. Hence, it is important for you to check whether you are eligible to visit the country, and what precautions you might have to take for the same.

HOW TO APPLY?

You can very easily fill the Antigua visa application form with us. The process is extremely simple and effortless. The steps are mentioned below:

STEP 1

  • Open the website and enter your nationality, the country you are currently staying in, and the country that you need a visa for. (Antigua and Barbuda in this case).
  • Choose from the visa options. In the case of this country, the 30 days visa option is available. Choose that and proceed.
  • After you choose the type, the application form will open in your screen.

STEP 2

  • The next step is to fill up the application form.
  • You need to enter the basic details about yourself like name, address, and much more.
  • Always double check the application process to avoid any errors.
  • You should always enter the correct information as per your passport. Each and every detail is checked, and any wrong information may lead to the rejection of your application.

STEP 3

  • The next step is to upload all the necessary documents that are needed to complete the visa process.
  • The documents must be clearly scanned using only a scanner.
  • The documents that are being uploaded must be done in full color.
  • The documents must be scanned only from the original documents.
  • You must not scan photocopied documents. If you do so, they may get rejected.

STEP 4

  • The last step is to pay the Antigua visa fees.
  • There are multiple payment methods that you can try.

After you are done filling up the application form, you can also track the status of your application online. This is one of the many advantages of the e visa system. The steps through which you can track the visa status are:

  • Open the website and look up for the track visa status option on your computer screen.
  • Click on that icon and you will be asked with your application ID. Application ID is the unique number which was provided to you when you filled the application form.
  • You need to enter that ID and wait.
  • After a few seconds you will be able to view the status of your application.

 ANTIGUA VISA REQUIREMENTS

There are certain documents that must be submitted in order to obtain a visa. They are:

  • A valid government issued passport that should not expire within six months from the arrival in the country.
  • Two recent passport size photographs that should be clicked against a white background with the dimensions of 45mmx35mm.
  • Ticket confirmation of the flight back to your home country. This is provided as a proof that you will return back to your home country after your visa expires.
  • Proof of accommodation in the country.
  • Bank statements as proof of funds that will help you financially while your stay in the country.
  • Police records.
  • Birth certificate.

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We hope that the visa guide for Antigua helped you gain all the information regarding the visa process. Now that you are aware about the factors, you can easily apply for a permit and explore the beautiful country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will have to apply for an e visa prior to your visit if you do not belong to one of the Antigua visa free countries.

The 30 days tourist visa will cost you 125 USD. If you are opting for our express visa service, you will have to pay an extra fee of USD 200.

The visa gets generally processed in 7 to 9 working days. You can also opt the express visa service which will provide you the visa within 48 hours. Extra charges are applied for the same.

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