Antigua and Barbuda
United States
United States visa for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda
Entry requirement
Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where citizens of Antigua and Barbuda apply for a visa for the United States
United States has no embassy or consulate in Antigua and Barbuda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consular Agency of the United States in Fort-de-France291 km
Hôtel Valmenière 615, Avenue des Arawaks, 97200 Fort-de-France
- Embassy of the United States in Bridgetown509 km
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Wildey Business Park 14006
- 568 km
Measured from St John's, US embassies and consulates are closest in Fort-de-France, Martinique (291 km), Bridgetown, Barbados (509 km) and St. George's, Grenada (568 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Antigua and Barbuda is decided by the United States, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
US visas issued to citizens of Antigua and Barbuda
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 3,320 | 2,248 |
| Student (F, M) | 74 | 54 |
| Exchange (J) | 29 | 32 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 34 | 47 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 20 | 14 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 36 | 24 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 3,518 | 2,420 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 26.7% | 38.9% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 2,420 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, the 136th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 93%. That is 31% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (3,518).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Antigua and Barbuda received 260, 78% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 38.9% for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 26.7%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Antigua and Barbuda anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Antigua and Barbuda.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Antigua and Barbuda
United StatesAntigua and Barbuda Visa-free, 180 days Antigua and Barbuda visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Antigua and Barbuda can stay in the United States
How long citizens of Antigua and Barbuda may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Antigua and Barbuda apply
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in Antigua and Barbuda. Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda apply through a mission of the United States accredited to Antigua and Barbuda from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda
Cuba admits citizens of Antigua and Barbuda visa-free. Canada and Mexico require citizens of Antigua and Barbuda to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Antigua and Barbuda
US citizens can visit Antigua and Barbuda without a visa for up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Antigua and Barbuda need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Is there an embassy of the United States in Antigua and Barbuda?
No. The United States has no embassy in Antigua and Barbuda. The nearest US consulate is in Fort-de-France, Martinique, 291 km from St John's.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?
US citizens can visit Antigua and Barbuda without a visa for up to 180 days.
Can citizens of Antigua and Barbuda enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of Antigua and Barbuda need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.