Official Visa

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Determined by the nature of the official assignment

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

This status is intended for government officials, administrative staff, and service passport holders traveling for official government business.

The Official Visa is designed for administrative staff and service passport holders conducting official government business in Antigua and Barbuda. Access is managed through specialized diplomatic channels rather than public portals, requiring a formal Note Verbale. This status is strictly limited to official duties and is exempt from standard visa fees.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Hold an official or service passport

Traveling on official government business

Issuance of a Note Verbale from the sending government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Diplomatic note (Note Verbale)

Official passport

Travel itinerary

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Exempt from standard tourist visa fees
Facilitated entry process
Dependents often permitted

Worth Knowing

Requires high-level diplomatic coordination
Not for personal or private travel
Non-official travel purpose
Lack of diplomatic accreditation

Application Process

Sending government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues a Note Verbale to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Foreign Affairs verifies the status and purpose of the visit

Traveler presents passport and documentation upon arrival

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