Residence in Antigua and Barbuda: permits and requirements
Living legally in Antigua and Barbuda is possible through 2 permit types: other, investment. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Resident Permit / Resident Certificate
Residence type #1 of 2
Immigration Department of Antigua and Barbuda: residence permit for those legally and ordinarily resident for at least 4 years (or at least 1 year married to a citizen), with permits for work, business, self-employed and students.
Requirements
- Continuous legal residence: 4 years (work permit holders), 1 year (marriage), 2 years (self-employed/entrepreneurs), 1 year (students)
- No illegal entry, no convictions, intention to reside permanently
- Medical certificate, police certificate and tax contributions up to date
Documentation
- Passport (bio page)
- Birth/marriage records
- Health certificate
- Support letters (employer/institution)
- Payment of official fees
Frequently asked questions about residence in Antigua and Barbuda
How many types of residence permits are there in Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda offers 2 residence permit types, grouped into the categories other, investment. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Antigua and Barbuda last?
Durations vary by permit type: Per class (the Certificate allows one to work and reside with dependents; re-entry with the Resident Permit Card); Permanent conditional on maintaining the investment. The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Antigua and Barbuda be renewed?
It depends on the type: 1 of 2 permits are renewable. Each fact sheet on this page indicates whether the permit in question allows renewal.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Antigua and Barbuda?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Passport (bio page); Birth/marriage records; Health certificate; Support letters (employer/institution); Payment of official fees. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Antigua and Barbuda lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 12 continuous months + 5 years aggregated within the previous 7 (Second Schedule, Cap. 22) of legal residence. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Antigua and Barbuda.
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