Born in Antigua & Barbuda

Anyone born in Antigua and Barbuda is a citizen at birth, apart from children of foreign diplomats.

Passport112 visa-freeof 218 countriesPapers ready inAbout 8 weeksafter the birthDual citizenshipAllowedKeeps yours tooHealth care81/100

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Who qualifies:Exceptions only: children of foreign diplomats (where neither parent is a citizen) and children of enemy aliens born in occupied territory.

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Citizen from birthA Antigua & Barbuda passport of their own
112 countries visa-freeof 218 countries
Keeps your citizenship tooAntigua & Barbuda allows dual citizenship
Free to live, study and workIn Antigua & Barbuda, for life

The Antigua and Barbuda Constitution, Cap. 23 (Laws of Antigua and Barbuda) Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship Act, Cap. 22 (Laws of Antigua and Barbuda) Antigua and Barbuda Constitution Order 1981 (Cap. 23) s. 113(a) · checked Nov 3, 2026

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Baby's papers: about 8 weeks or more after the birth

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Get to Antigua & Barbuda legallySign in to see the visa your passport needs.Prepare your Visiting Antigua and Barbuda application Most parents stay about 3 months: airlines limit late-pregnancy flights.
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Register the birthAt the local civil registry, with the hospital's birth record.
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Get the baby's passportApply with the birth certificate to Antigua & Barbuda's passport office. About 8 weeksAbout 8 weeks when applying through a consulate; first-time applicants are interviewed. No in-country or express time published.Official source
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Pass on your own citizenship
- Antigua & Barbuda allows dual citizenship: the baby can hold both.