Antigua and Barbuda
Americas
Key facts
- Population
- 94,209
- 2025
- Area
- 440 km²
- Official language
- English (de facto)
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar
- XCD
- GDP per capita
- US$24,819
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Antigua and Barbuda allows dual citizenship: naturalisation has no renunciation requirement, and citizens lose citizenship only by a registered declaration of renunciation or deprivation for cause.
Antigua and Barbuda (Americas) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #14/145 (93.3/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #160/200 (47.0/100). The passport ranks #30/198 and reaches 160 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 70.4/100 (#55/199). On the entry side, 112/197 passports can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Antigua and Barbuda.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity66.4
- Safety & Stability85.4
- Economy & Income74.7
- Education66.3
- Environment & Clean Water75.4
- Infrastructure86.3
- Digital Connectivity64.1
- Equality64.1
- Learning Quality42.6
- Educational Attainment95.2
- Expected Years of Schooling54.8
- Education Spending60.5
- Basic Access88.4
- Violent Crime76.9
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism91.9
- Law Enforcement & Order68.2
- Road Safety100.0
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes86.7
- Coverage & Access92.8
- Health Workforce & Facilities52.4
- Spending & Investment12.0
- Financial Protection74.1
- Personal Income Tax100.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security57.1
- Rule of Law & Property Rights60.5
- Political Stability91.9
- Institutions & Regulation64.4
- Financial Soundness80.6
- Monetary Stability71.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement70.0
- Education66.3
- Healthcare66.4
- Safety85.4
- Quality of Life72.6
- Cost of living47.0
- Passport73.9
- Passport73.9
- Quality of Life72.6
- Safety85.4
- Healthcare66.4
- Purchasing power & price stability35.8
- Education66.3
- Wealth Protection72.0
- Tax93.3
- Cost of living47.0
- Healthcare66.4
- Safety85.4
- Quality of Life72.6
- Tax93.3
- Wealth Protection72.0
- Affordable Prices36.7
- Price Stability71.0
- Purchasing power27.0
At a glance
Entering Antigua and Barbuda
- Visa-free: 112 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 85 passports
- Consular visa required: 0 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 11/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme
Frequently asked questions about Antigua and Barbuda
What is the population of Antigua and Barbuda?
According to the World Bank, Antigua and Barbuda had a population of 94,209 in 2025.
What is the official language of Antigua and Barbuda?
The official language of Antigua and Barbuda is English (de facto).
What currency does Antigua and Barbuda use?
Antigua and Barbuda uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
Does Antigua and Barbuda allow dual citizenship?
Antigua and Barbuda allows dual citizenship: naturalisation has no renunciation requirement, and citizens lose citizenship only by a registered declaration of renunciation or deprivation for cause.
How strong is the Antigua and Barbuda passport?
The Antigua and Barbuda passport ranks #30 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 160 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Antigua and Barbuda passport holders?
Holders of the Antigua and Barbuda passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 43 destinations and need an e-Visa for 44. Full list: Antigua and Barbuda passport page.
How many passports can enter Antigua and Barbuda without applying for a visa in advance?
112 of 197 passports can enter Antigua and Barbuda without applying for a consular visa in advance: 112 visa-free. 85 need an e-Visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Antigua and Barbuda offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Antigua and Barbuda: Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda?
In Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme requires a minimum investment starting from US$250,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Antigua and Barbuda?
In Antigua and Barbuda, an application under Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme takes about 3–6 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda through these programmes?
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme grants citizenship directly (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Antigua and Barbuda?
In Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme requires 1 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme can include spouse, children under 30, parents aged 55+ and siblings.
Where is Antigua and Barbuda strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Antigua and Barbuda is strongest on the Tax Freedom Index (#14 of 145) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#160 of 200).
How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for quality of life?
Antigua and Barbuda scores 72.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #62 of 211.
Is Antigua and Barbuda expensive to live in?
Antigua and Barbuda scores 47.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #160 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda scores 85.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #50 of 203.
How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for healthcare?
Antigua and Barbuda scores 66.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #56 of 192.
How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for education?
Antigua and Barbuda scores 66.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #82 of 191.
How does Antigua and Barbuda rank on taxes?
Antigua and Barbuda scores 93.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #14 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
