🇦🇬 Antigua And Barbuda · General Residence
Residence Permit (4-Year Route) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Medical exam | Required |
| Age range | 4–4 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months. Citizenship possible after 7 years.
Documents
- Evidence of the payment of the prescribed fees
- Police certificate of character from Antigua and Barbuda and a place where the applicant has resided for over six months
- Health certificate issued by a medical practitioner as directed by the Immigration Department
- Letter from Statutory Boards to show tax contributions
- Copy of Bio Page of the applicant’s passport
- Birth and/or marriage certificate
- Any other documentation that the Chief Immigration Officer requires
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.ag/general-services/residency.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Health insurance
“Health certificate issued by a medical practitioner”
https://immigration.gov.ag/general-services/residency · verified 2026-06-23
Criminal record
https://immigration.gov.ag/general-services/residency · verified 2026-06-23
Medical exam
https://immigration.gov.ag/general-services/residency · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://immigration.gov.ag/general-services/residency · verified 2026-06-23
Years to citizenship
https://immigration.gov.ag/general-services/residency · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://immigration.gov.ag/general-services/residency · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.