Business & investor visas
Antiguan and Barbudan Nomad Digital Residence (NDR)
A two-year residence authorisation for remote workers employed outside Antigua and Barbuda, letting them live and work from the islands.
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The US$50,000 minimum-income figure comes from secondary sources and the main application fee amount was not confirmed on the official portal in this research; verify both, and confirm the two-year non-extendable validity, against nomad.gov.ag.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Antigua and Barbuda government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Nomad Digital Residence (NDR)
- Route type
- Remote-work residence authorisation
- Validity
- 2 years
- Programme materials state the visa is issued once and is not extendable.
- Minimum income
- US$50,000 per year (commonly cited)
- Additional dependant fee
- US$650 per dependant beyond a family of three
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days once documents are complete
Who it is for
- Remote workers, freelancers and business owners earning income from outside Antigua and Barbuda
- Applicants aged 18 or over with a clean criminal record
- Families wishing to relocate together for up to two years
Requirements
- Proof of remote employment or self-employment based outside Antigua and Barbuda (e.g. job letter, salary payments, business licence, bank statements)
- Medical and travel insurance covering the two-year period
- Police certificate for every applicant aged 18 and over
- Valid passport for each applicant
What you can do
- Live in Antigua and Barbuda for two years and travel in and out freely
- Work remotely for employers/clients located outside the country
- Bring dependants on the same application
How to apply
- Complete the online application on the official Nomad Digital Residence portal
- Upload proof of income/employment, insurance and police certificates
- Pay the non-refundable fee on application
- Await processing (typically 5-7 business days after documents are complete)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.