🧐 Digital nomad visa
✨ Extendable
✅ Official DN program
Antigua and Barbuda Nomad Digital Residence
A cleaner path to stay longer, work remotely, and build a life around freedom, not office walls.
Updated:
Duration
730 days
Required income
$ 50 000
Program cost
$ 1 500
Processing
10–30 days
This visa prohibits any form of local employment in Antigua and Barbuda. You must maintain valid comprehensive health insurance throughout your stay. The program does not relieve you of tax filing obligations in your home country or country of tax residence. Always consult a qualified tax advisor regarding your personal situation, as rules may change. Information is based on official sources as of June 2026.
Imagine beginning your day with aromatic coffee on a sun-drenched terrace, gazing at turquoise Caribbean waters and one of the 365 pristine beaches of Antigua and Barbuda. This official program grants you the freedom to work remotely from a tropical paradise with consistently fast internet, a growing digital nomad community, and English-speaking locals who make integration effortless. Enjoy year-round warm climate, vibrant culture, excellent seafood, and more affordable living costs than many other Caribbean islands, creating the perfect environment for balanced, inspired remote work.
Official program link:
https://www.ab.gov.ag/digital-nomad-residence
✔ List of required documents to obtain Digital nomad visa
- Passport photo of each applicant: Size 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
- Copy of the passport's biographical data page.
- Birth Certificate
- Confirmation of employment, encompassing self-employment status.
- A declaration from the main applicant, affirming (a) the anticipation of an income not less than US$50,000 (Fifty thousand US dollars) or its equivalent in other currencies for each year of the two-year Antigua stay, and (b) the ability to financially support oneself and accompanying dependents during their tenure in Antigua and Barbuda.
- Clean criminal record for applicants aged 16 and above.
- Certificate displaying medical insurance coverage for the intended stay duration in Antigua.
- A declaration from the main applicant, affirming (a) the anticipation of an income not less than US$50,000 (Fifty thousand US dollars) or its equivalent in other currencies for each year of the two-year Antigua stay, and (b) the ability to financially support oneself and accompanying dependents during their tenure in Antigua and Barbuda.
- Verification of relationship to dependent(s) included in the application by the primary applicant.
📋 How to apply
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Verify Eligibility
Confirm you work remotely for a non-local employer or run your own remote business and meet the $50,000 annual income threshold. -
Prepare Documents
Collect all required documents including proof of income, comprehensive health insurance, and a clean criminal record. -
Submit Online Application
Fill out the official application on the government portal, upload documents and pay the $1,500 processing fee. -
Application Review
Wait for processing (typically 10–30 days). Additional information may be requested. -
Receive Approval & Travel
Once approved, book your flights, arrange airport transfer and begin your nomad life in paradise.
✅ Approval tips
- Provide clear, recent bank statements and tax documents proving consistent income above the threshold
- Include a professional letter from your employer confirming remote work permission and that you will not work locally
- Purchase international health insurance that explicitly covers Antigua and Barbuda for the full duration
- Apply well in advance of your planned travel date to account for processing time
- Ensure all documents are in English or accompanied by certified translations
❌ Common rejection reasons
- Insufficient or unverifiable proof of income
- Incomplete application or missing required documents
- Criminal record or security concerns
- Evidence of intent to work for local Antiguan employers
- Inadequate health insurance coverage
- Previous visa violations in Antigua and Barbuda or other countries
💸 Tax information
No tax on foreign income under this program.
No personal income tax on foreign-sourced income for the duration of the program. Local income is subject to local tax rules.
❓ FAQ
No. The program offers 0% tax on foreign-sourced income for the entire duration of your stay. You remain responsible for tax obligations in your home country.
Yes. Spouses, children under 18, and in some cases parents can be added as dependents. Additional fees apply: $750 per additional adult and $500 per child.
Yes, the Nomad Digital Residence can be extended for another 2-year period if you continue to meet all eligibility criteria and submit an extension application before expiry.
You may change employers or clients provided you continue working remotely, maintain the minimum income level, and notify the immigration authorities within 30 days of the change.
Yes. You must present proof of comprehensive international health insurance that covers medical emergencies, repatriation, and the full length of your stay in Antigua and Barbuda.
Internet is generally fast and reliable in St. John’s and popular areas (50–300 Mbps), with several co-working spaces available. Rural areas and Barbuda may have slower connections.
The program does not automatically lead to permanent residency. However, time spent under the visa may be considered if you later apply for other residence categories.