Antigua and Barbuda passport ranking

Antigua and Barbuda Passport Ranking

The Antigua and Barbuda passport ranking relative to other global passports is calculated by adding up the number of countries that allow Antigua and Barbuda passport holders to enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) and those that allow Antigua and Barbuda passport holders to enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or electronic travel authorization (eTA). There are currently a total of 120 Antigua and Barbuda passport visa-free countries, 29 Antigua and Barbuda visa-on-arrival countries, and 3 eTA destinations.

Altogether, Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter a total of 152 destinations—either without a visa, through a visa on arrival, or via an eTA. As a result, the Antigua and Barbuda passport ranks 27 in the world.

Separate from these Antigua and Barbuda visa-free countries and visa-on-arrival countries, there are 77 additional destinations in which Antigua and Barbuda passport holders either need a physical visa to enter or an eVisa (i.e. visa required countries).

About Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a former British colony composed of 2 major islands. The country also consists of other small islands such as Green, York Islands, Long, and Maiden. The nation is situated in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Puerto Rico. Its climate is tropical maritime with very little seasonal temperature variation.

The overall population is 100,772 people. The capital of the country is Saint John’s, which is by far the most populous city followed by All Saints and Liberta. The nation’s largest and only operating airport is V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) with around 1 million annual passengers. It is named after Sir Vere Cornwall Bird, the first prime minister of the country. The airport provides access to destinations in the Caribbean, Europe and the United States.

Antigua and Barbuda’s culture is dominated by the history of immigration waves that occurred over the past centuries. There is a multi-cultural and religious mix present in most of the country. The Christianity religion is however most dominant. The official language is English. The native Antiguan Creole language is still spoken. Antigua’s legal system is based on the English common law. The government form is a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. The chief of the state is Queen Elizabeth II. The head of government is the elected Prime Minister Gaston Browne.

The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is permanently pegged to the USD at an exchange rate of XCD 2.7. The country has an open economy, generating a GDP of approximately $1.864 billion, making it the 28th largest economy in the Caribbean. Its citizens have a per capita income of $21,010. The GDP is mostly made up of the services sector with tourism contributing more than 60% to the GDP.

Antigua and Barbuda is filled with a variety of urban and natural tourism attractions, making it a popular destination for tourists. It is known for its vast beaches and nature. Some of the major attractions include the world-famous Half Moon Bay, Stingray City, the Nelson’s Dockyard National Park and its capital St. John’s. The island nation has a total of approximately 270,000 tourists visiting every year with the majority originating from North America and Europe.