Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?
Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can currently enter 56 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 48 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Antigua and Barbuda admits 113 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).
Documents required for the Antigua and Barbuda e-Visa
- Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
- Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
- Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
- Return or onward ticket
- Payment card for the government fee
General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.
Antigua and Barbuda e-Visa processing time
3–10 business days (estimate). This is a general estimate for this type of application, not an official figure. Apply well before your travel date.
Antigua and Barbuda e-Visa cost
We have not verified the official government fee for Sao Tome and Principe citizens, so we don’t state one. The official portal shows the current fee before you pay.
With Tripsol: from $75 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.
How to apply for the Antigua and Barbuda e-Visa
- Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
- Apply online — with us or on the official portal — and pay the fee.
- Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
- Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.
Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (Antigua & Barbuda Immigration).
Entry tips for Antigua and Barbuda
- Local currency is Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
- Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
- An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.
Antigua and Barbuda at a glance
| Capital | Saint John's |
|---|---|
| Region | Caribbean |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) |
| Languages | English |
Sources & last verified
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) — dataset-derived, not individually verified | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Antigua & Barbuda Immigration | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO — Antigua and Barbuda entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Embassy | The embassy or consulate of Antigua and Barbuda in your country of residence | — |
The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.