Visas in St. John's

Good to Know

• Most Western nomads (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, NZ passport holders) can fly into St. John's with zero visa paperwork — just a passport, proof of onward travel, and an address to stay.
• The official six-month maximum stay is generous, but the entry stamp you actually receive at the airport may be for a shorter period (often 30 days) — ask the immigration officer for the stamp length you want, or plan to visit the Immigration Department in St. John's to extend if needed.
• This visa-free entry allows tourism/business activity only — it does not grant the right to work locally for an Antiguan employer; that requires a separate work permit.
• Always double-check your specific nationality against the current official exempt list before booking, since it is updated periodically.
• There is no minimum number of days you must spend in the country under the NDR visa itself — you can travel freely in and out during the two years.
• Because Antigua and Barbuda has no personal income tax at all, the 183-day tax-residency threshold matters far less here than in most countries — you generally won't owe local income tax either way, as long as your income stays foreign-sourced.
• The NDR visa is widely reported as issued only once per person (non-renewable), so plan your two years with an exit or transition strategy (e.g., the separate flat-tax Tax Residency Program) in mind rather than assuming an automatic renewal.
• You cannot take on local clients or work for an Antigua-registered company under this visa — doing so requires a standard work permit instead.