As of April 2026, the list of Antigua and Barbuda visa free countries amounts to 164 destinations. These include the UK, Schengen Area countries, China, and Russia.
With Antigua and Barbuda’s passport ranking 49th on the Global Passport Index, visa requirements for Antiguans and Barbudan citizens include entry to 164 countries without needing to apply for a regular visa.
The guide compiles a list of all 164 countries and territories, including those that allow access without a visa or with a visa on arrival.
Antigua and Barbuda Passport Visa Free Countries: Key Takeaways
Antigua and Barbuda Passport Power
According to the 2025 Global Passport Index, the Antiguan and Barbudan passport power positions it as a strong passport for visa free access. Antigua and Barbuda citizens can visit 164 countries without a regular visa.
Antigua and Barbuda Passport Rankings
What are the visa free countries for Antigua and Barbuda passport holders?
As of April 2026, Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can access 101 destinations without a business or tourist visa. Destinations allowing entry visa free include the EU Schengen Area countries, Guatemala and Panama in the Americas for 90 days, Zimbabwe in Africa for 90 days, and China in Asia for 30 days.
Andorra
Albania
Angola
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Barbados
Belgium
Bulgaria
Brazil
Bahamas
Botswana
Belarus
Belize
Switzerland
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Cyprus
Czechia
Germany
Denmark
Dominica
Ecuador
Estonia
Spain
Finland
Fiji
Federated States of Micronesia
France
United Kingdom
Grenada
Georgia
Gambia
Greece
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Croatia
Haiti
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Jamaica
Kiribati
Saint Kitts and Nevis
South Korea
Saint Lucia
Liechtenstein
Lesotho
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Latvia
Moldova
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Malta
Mauritius
Malawi
Malaysia
Nicaragua
Netherlands
Norway
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Serbia
Russia
Sweden
Singapore
Slovenia
Slovakia
Suriname
El Salvador
Eswatini
Tunisia
Trinidad and Tobago
Tanzania
Ukraine
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Venezuela
Vanuatu
South Africa
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Canada
Cape Verde
Dominican Republic
Hong Kong
Ireland
Monaco
Palestine
San Marino
KosovoWhat countries provide visa on arrival for Antigua and Barbuda passport holders?
As of April 2026, there are 16 visa on arrival countries for Antigua and Barbuda citizens. These destinations do not require Antigua and Barbuda passport holders to apply for visas or electronic visas. Visa on arrival destinations include African countries like Egypt for 30 days, Oceanic countries like Palau for 30 days, and Asian countries like Bangladesh for 90 days.
Bangladesh
Burundi
Djibouti
Egypt
Guinea-Bissau
Comoros
Lebanon
Macau
Maldives
Palau
Solomon Islands
Seychelles
Senegal
East Timor
Tuvalu
SamoaWhich countries require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for Antigua and Barbuda citizens?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA) is conditional approval for entry without a regular visa or eVisa. As of April 2026, there are four eTA countries for Antigua and Barbudan passport holders. Qualified passport holders can request pre-authorization through government platforms like gov.uk for the UK.
Kenya
Sri Lanka
Papua New GuineaWhich countries offer eVisa for Antigua and Barbuda passport holders?
An electronic visa (eVisa or e-visa) offers simplified entry and fewer requirements than regular visas. As of April 2026, 44 countries make up the list of eVisa countries for Antigua and Barbuda passport holders. eVisa platforms include visa.nadra.gov.pk for Pakistan.
United Arab Emirates
Armenia
Burkina Faso
Bahrain
Benin
Bolivia
Bhutan
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ivory Coast
Cameroon
Ethiopia
Gabon
Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
India
Iraq
Iran
Jordan
Kyrgyzstan
Cambodia
Kazakhstan
Laos
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Mongolia
Mauritania
Mozambique
Namibia
Nigeria
Nepal
Pakistan
Rwanda
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sao Tome and Principe
Syria
Chad
Togo
Thailand
Tajikistan
Turkey
Vietnam
Which countries require a visa for Antigua and Barbuda passport holders?
As of April 2026, 32 countries require Antigua and Barbuda passport holders to apply for regular visas. Applying for a visa on arrival or through eVisa platforms is not allowed. Generally, Antigua and Barbuda citizens must submit documentation to be evaluated and attend a visa interview at an Embassy or Consulate. Destinations with regular visa requirements include the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan.
Afghanistan
Argentina
Australia
Azerbaijan
Brunei
Central African Republic
Republic of the Congo
Algeria
Eritrea
Ghana
Indonesia
Israel
Japan
Kuwait
Morocco
Marshall Islands
Mali
Myanmar
Mexico
Niger
Nauru
New Zealand
Oman
Paraguay
Saudi Arabia
Sudan
Turkmenistan
Tonga
Taiwan
United States
Uruguay
YemenVisa Free Destinations by Region
Antigua and Barbuda citizens can travel to 164 countries without a visa, with destinations allowing entry for between 15 and 90 days.
European Union
The 27 European Union countries and Antigua and Barbuda signed a visa waiver agreement with the European Community (Union) in May 2009. Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can travel without a visa to all EU and Schengen countries for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
Asia
Asia has several countries with visa free access for holders of an Antigua passport. A visa waver agreement between China and Antigua and Barbuda was signed in May 2024, allowing visa free access for up to 30 days. Antigua and Barbuda is the only country offering Caribbean citizenship by investment and a passport providing visa free entry to Qatar.
Caribbean and CARICOM
Antigua and Barbuda is a CARICOM and OECS member. 20 member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the wider Caribbean region allow Caribbean passport holders to visit without visas, typically for up to 180 days. They can indefinitely in other full member states of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
South and Central America
Antigua and Barbuda citizens have visa free travel to 13 South and Central American countries.
Africa
Passports issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship Unit (CIU) allow visa free access to 34 African countries.
Non-independent, disputed, or controlled territories
Antiguans and Barbudan citizens can enter several non-sovereign, disputed, or controlled territories without a regular visa. British Overseas Territories, such as Gibraltar, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, and Cayman Islands, allow visa free access. Macau and Hong Kong are two autonomous territories that don’t have visa requirements for Antigua and Barbuda citizens.
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