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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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