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Antigua & BarbudaPermanent residenceLast checked October 17, 2026

Antigua and Barbuda Resident Permit

Immigration and Passport Act 2014

Since 15 June 2016, people who have lived lawfully in Antigua and Barbuda for at least four years, or who have been married to and living with a citizen for at least one year, can apply for a Resident Permit. The Immigration Department also lists classes for students, entrepreneurs and investors, homeowners or retirees and persons of independent means. A permit lasts up to three years and lets the holder live, work and study in the country. Holders can apply for citizenship after seven years of legal residence.

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Life in Antigua & Barbuda

Money

3

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar

XCD

East Caribbean Dollar

Cost of living

81

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

—

Income tax (national)

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Long-term work permit holders, spouses of citizens, and some investors, retirees and people of independent means already living in Antigua and Barbuda.

Eligibility

  • Four years' lawful residence (Class A)

    Lawfully resident for four years without interruption, with a valid work permit at the time of application; successive work permits must follow each other without interruption.

  • Marriage (Class B)

    You need to be married to a citizen and have lived together for at least one year.

    1 year

    Marriage requirement

    Official wording

    Married to a citizen and living together for at least one year.

  • Other classes

    Other permit classes have their own residence periods set out in the department's table.

    Periods by class

    Students (C)
    1 year
    Entrepreneurs/investors (D)after two years of work permits
    2 years
    Home owners/retired (E)
    2 years
    Independent means (F)table figure
    2 years
    • The independent means document list says five years' lawful residence.
    • The table and document list figures conflict for independent means.
    Official wording

    The department's table lists Students (C, 1 year), Entrepreneurs or investors (D, 2 years, after two years of work permits), Home owners/retired residents (E, 2 years) and Persons of independent means (F, 2 years). Its document list for independent means says five years' lawful residence; the figures conflict.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementGood character and intent
  • Document checklistResident permit application on the prescribed form
  • FeesResident permit fee

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