Welcome to Antigua & Barbuda

Our beautiful Caribbean islands of Antigua & Barbuda are part of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles. Our history goes back thousands of years, and we are now an independent member state of the Commonwealth as well as a member of the United Nations, CARICOM and the Organization of American States, among many other international organisations.

Our year-round tropical climate tempered by cooling trade winds and 365 palm-fringed beaches lapped by turquoise waters is home to a multi-cultural population of around 100,000 as well as internationally famous celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Eric Clapton who live in some of the most beautiful homes in the Caribbean. Just a four-hour flight from New York and eight hours to Europe, beyond our picture-perfect scenery we have a politically stable government, a growing economy and even a currency which is pegged to the US dollar, making our country the ideal environment in which to live and invest.

Our seas are a hub of international sailing activity, with two of the world’s most famous yacht regattas, Antigua Sailing Week and Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, taking place each year when the world’s sailing aficionados flock to Falmouth Harbour and our UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nelson’s Dockyard. Our crystal-clear waters, plentiful marine life and shipwrecks also attract snorkelers and divers alike with the unique Sting Ray City providing an unforgettable experience. In season, why not try out our excellent kite surfing along our unspoilt north-eastern coast.

However, we haven’t forgotten about you landlubbers here in Antigua. Come and learn the rules of our national sport of cricket and watch our world-class players at the island’s cricket ground. If golf is your bag, enjoy a round at one of our golf courses or explore our incredible hiking trails, take a zipline in our lush rainforest, cross the island by bike or go horse-riding along our pristine beaches.

For real downtime, get pampered at one of the many luxury spas across our islands to help you unwind or reenergise yourself, or alternatively enjoy one of the many other wellness facilities we have here including yoga and meditation.

For you food lovers, the wealth of fresh fish, seafood and tropical fruits have gifted us with a thriving culinary scene where internationally renowned chefs offer fine dining complimented by local beach bars and restaurants.

According to Henley & Partners’ Global Residence and Citizenship Programmes 2017-2018 report, we were rated the Best Citizenship by Investment (CBI) destination in the Caribbean and the fourth best globally by scoring 61 out of 100 on the Global Citizenship Programme Index. The programmes were evaluated according to 10 indicators including quality of life, visa-free access, processing time and quality of processing, compliance, financial requirements, residence requirements, relocation flexibility, physical visit requirements, and transparency. As a citizen of our paradise islands of Antigua & Barbuda, you can travel visa-free to over 150 countries, including the EU and the Schengen area.