Does Antigua and Barbuda have a digital nomad visa?

Yes, Antigua and Barbuda offers the Nomad Digital Residence (NDR). It allows a stay of 2 years, asks for income of about $4,200 USD/month, costs 1,500 USD and takes ~1-2 weeks to process. Work is allowed and it cannot be renewed.

What is the income requirement for Antigua and Barbuda's Nomad Digital Residence (NDR)?

The Nomad Digital Residence (NDR) asks for income of about $4,200 USD/month. We rate the application easy.

How much does the Nomad Digital Residence (NDR) cost and how long does it take?

The Nomad Digital Residence (NDR) costs 1,500 USD and takes ~1-2 weeks to process.

Can you get residency through Antigua and Barbuda's Nomad Digital Residence (NDR)?

No, the Nomad Digital Residence (NDR) does not offer a direct path to residency in Antigua and Barbuda.

What does the Citizenship by Investment (CIP) in Antigua and Barbuda require and cost?

The Citizenship by Investment (CIP) in Antigua and Barbuda allows a stay of Citizenship (permanent) and takes 3-6 months to process. It cannot be renewed.

What is Antigua and Barbuda's Escape Score?

Antigua and Barbuda scores 6.3/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.

What visa options does Antigua and Barbuda have?

Antigua and Barbuda has 3 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including investment, digital nomad and student visas.

Antigua and Barbuda Escape Score 6.3/10: visas, costs &…

Safety & travel advisory

Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.

Official US State Department travel advisory

Advisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)

Antigua and Barbuda’s Escape Score

Workable if it suits you

6.3

out of 10 · four pillars

Can I stay?

Can I afford it?

Will I be safe?

Can I live there?

See how Antigua and Barbuda scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown

Healthcare, taxes & language

The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.

Healthcare

Care centres on the public Mount St John's Medical Centre in St John's plus small private clinics; serious or specialised cases are usually medically evacuated to the US or Caribbean regional hospitals.

Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.

Health Care Index

Tax on foreign & pension income

No personal income tax

There is no personal income tax, so foreign-source income and pensions received by residents are not taxed by Antigua and Barbuda.

Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.

PwC tax summary

English proficiency

Very high

English is the official language and is spoken nationwide, alongside an English-based Antiguan Creole.

EF English Index

Visa-free on arrival

How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.

US

90

days · visa_free

Canada

90

days · visa_free

UK

90

days · visa_free

EU

90

days · visa_free

Australia

30

days · visa_free

New Zealand

180

days · visa_free

Japan

180

days · visa_free

South Korea

180

days · visa_free

Singapore

180

days · visa_free

Hong Kong

30

days · visa_free

China

30

days · visa_free

India

30

days · voa

Switzerland

90

days · visa_free

Israel

180

days · evisa

Visa by passport

Ways in — every visa route

Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.

Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer