Consulate General of Antigua & Barbuda

• Passport
• Visas
• Citizenship
• Deportees
• Returning Nationals
• Traveling with pets

PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

New machine readable (with biometric details) Caribbean Community - Antigua and Barbuda passports came into effect in January 2006. The application can be processed at our office and then be couriered to the the passport office in Antigua, where the actual passport is issued.

Please note that applications can also be submitted on a visit to Antigua and Barbuda or via an authorize family member or friend living in or travelling to the country. Presently, the processing time for the issuing of passports is approximately eight weeks.

Passport Fees:

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• Applicants 16 years and older
• Applicant under 16 years
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VISA / ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

All visitors to Antigua and Barbuda must have an onward or return ticket. Citizens of United States, United Kingdom and Canada DO NOT require a visa to enter Antigua and Barbuda and must travel on a VALID PASSPORT.

Persons visiting are permitted to stay as long as their business takes, provided that:

1. This is no longer than six months
2. They have an onward or return ticket
3. They have confirmation of accommodation
4. They can produce evidence of their ability to maintain themselves in Antigua and Barbuda

Cruise ship visitors who would normally require a visa do not require one provided that they arrive in Antigua and Barbuda in the morning and depart the same evening.

In transit passengers traveling within the same day, who normally require a visa, do not need a visa for entry into Antigua and Barbuda, provided that they have proof of their onward journey.

Students who require entry visas to Antigua and Barbuda for educational purposes must submit correspondence from the educational institution confirming acceptance and length of time for study.

All other visitors please click on the link below to find out if you require a visa for entry in Antigua and Barbuda:

• List of Countries

(Please confirm with the Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda – New York)

Documentation required when applying for a visa:

1. Valid passport (with minimum life of six months)
2. One completed Visa Application Form
3. Confirmation of travel (return or onward ticket or E-ticket)
4. Confirmation of accommodation or letter of invitation if you are staying in the community with friends and family
5. Two (2) passport-size photographs (in color)
6. Fee of $50.00 or $75.00 (see below for details)

Visa fees:

• Single Entry - $50.00 (for a single visit within three months of date of issue)
• Double Entry - $75.00 (for multiple visits within six months of date of issue)

Fees should be paid by postal money order, or an international money order made payable to “Government of Antigua and Barbuda” (or cash when delivering in person). Applications submitted by mail, must include return postage costs. Processing period for the issue of a visa is normally 10 working days. However, applicants who are in possession of a green card, or H-1 visa can pay an additional fee of $20.00 for 2 day express service.

Please contact the Office of the Consulate General at (212) 541- 4119 or email consulateny@abgov.org for any further information on visa and entry requirements. A visa application form must be submitted by the applicant to the Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda 305E, 47th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017. If applying by mail, please enclose a prepaid air bill, courier account number or SASE for return of passport.

CITIZENSHIP

Requirements for application of citizenship

• Applicants can apply via descent through parents or grandparents only
• Applicants attempting to obtain citizenship via marriage must be married to a national of Antigua & Barbuda for three (3) years or more and must provide proof that their marriage is intact
• Persons can apply for citizenship if they have been resident in Antigua & Barbuda for seven (7) CONTINUOUS years and can prove so

Applicants must apply IN PERSON at the Passport Office (Citizenship Area). For further information speak to any Senior Officer at 268-462-1301.

Please note that all applicants are subject to a background search to verify the information submitted (for example, names published in local newspaper for others to identify whether there is cause to deny applicant citizenship; if applicant has sufficient means to support his/herself once granted citizenship, etc.)

Get more information here or contact our office.

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RETURNING NATIONALS

Nationals returning home are advised to download and complete the form to gain duty free concession. Please mail or fax completed form using the information at the top of the form.

Students returning home are advised to download and complete the form to gain duty free concession. Please mail or fax the completed form using the information at the top of the form.

Application form for persons seeking duty free concession. Please mail the form to the address listed at the bottom of the form.

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TRAVELING WITH PETS

An import permit must be obtained from the Chief Veterinary Officer before the information of all animals. In order to obtain this permit, the intended animal must first be micro-chipped and its blood tested for Rabies Titer at an approved laboratory. The result of such tests must then be forwarded to:

The Acting Chief Veterinary Officer
P.O. Box 1282
St.John’s Antigua
Tel/Fax: (268)460-1759

The Kansas State University Rabies Laboratory is an approved Lab that uses the Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization Test (FAVN). The FAVN consists of a of a three-fold serum dilution series and is used to detect rabies virus neutralizing antibody after vaccination and is required by many rabies free countries in order for dogs and cats to qualify for a reduced QUARANTINE PERIOD.

Specimen Requirement: 1 ml serum without preservatives; spun and separated from the clot.
Microchip identification must be implanted prior to sample draw.
NOTE: A waiting period of at least 114-21 days between rabies vaccination and sample draw is advised.

Processing Time: The test is initiated each week on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Results can be expected in the mail 10 – 14 days after the set-up date. Fax and/or phone results will only be granted upon request. KSU receives packages 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. However, the lab is only open Monday through Friday and samples will not be dated until they reach our lab.

Shipping Information: Serum should be packed in a leak-proof container with absorbent material. This should then be placed inside a container with dry ice or ice packs. An overnight or next day carrier is recommended since regular mail can take up to two weeks.

Cost: $35.00 by check, money order or credit card made payable to FAVN. Payment must be included at time of submission. A delay in testing may occur if payment is not included. For credit card payment, please contact the lab.

Send Samples to:

Attn: Dr. Deborah J. Briggs, FAVN
Kansas State University Rabies Laboratory
1800 Denison Ave. Mosier Hall
Manhattan, Kansas 66506-5606
Tel: (785) 532-4483 Fax: 785) 532-4474 Email: rabies@vet.ksu.edu

ADDITIONAL HINTS for TRAVELING WITH PETS:

• Always seek the advice of your veterinarian before flying any pet.
• Please check with your airlines for list of requirements i.e. proof of vaccinations, a current health certificate, etc.
• Airlines have specific requirements designed to ensure your pet's safety. Make sure that the kennel in which the animal is confined is approved for air travel.
• ALWAYS leave a collar on your pet that has a tag with your name, your address and your pet’s name on it.
   
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