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Antigua & Barbuda — Nomad Digital Residence (NDR): Live and work in the Caribbean for up to 2 years

Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL

By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

The most authentic Caribbean as your office

With “365 beaches—one for every day of the year,” Antigua & Barbuda has become a top digital-nomad destination—not just for its landscapes, but for an official program that lets you reside for up to 2 years while working remotely. (nomad.gov.ag)

What is the Nomad Digital Residence (NDR)?

The NDR is a special visa created in 2020 that allows foreign professionals to live in Antigua & Barbuda while working for employers or clients outside the country. It targets nomads with stable income and supports family relocation.

Who regulates and processes it

The program is run by the Government of Antigua & Barbuda through its Nomad Digital Residence Program Office.

All applications are completed online.

👉 Official NDR page: nomad.gov.ag/ui/ (overview & application). (nomad.gov.ag)

The visa is grounded in the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act 2020, which created the framework for a remote-work category (up to 24 months).

  • Act PDF (gov site): Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act 2020. (laws.gov.ag)
  • Text referencing the “Remote Work Visa / NDR Visa” (Section 12A, 24 months): (official text reproduction). (yunbaogao.cn)

Validity and renewals

  • Initial validity: up to 2 years.
  • Renewal: currently not contemplated; once it expires, you must leave and re-apply. (nomad.gov.ag)

Main requirements

  • Minimum income: at least USD 50,000/year. (nomad.gov.ag)
  • Proof of remote employment (contract with a foreign company) or self-employment with clients outside Antigua & Barbuda. (nomad.gov.ag)
  • Valid health insurance for the entire stay.
  • Valid passport.
  • Clean police record.

Step-by-step application

  1. Complete the online form on the Official NDR page. (nomad.gov.ag)
  2. Upload required documents (contracts, income proof, passport, insurance, police record).
  3. Pay the application fee: USD 1,500 (individual) · USD 2,000 (couple) · USD 3,000 (family of 3+). (nomad.gov.ag)
  4. Wait for approval (~2–3 weeks).
  5. Receive electronic confirmation and present it upon entry.

Key advantages

  • Live in a safe Caribbean destination with excellent air connectivity.
  • Year-round tropical climate.
  • Include family members in the same application.
  • Solid internet in tourist/urban areas.
  • Growing international nomad community.


QUESTRAVEL’s experience

We’ve supported families relocating to Antigua & Barbuda under the NDR. The most sensitive step is presenting clear income documentation, which is where most rejections occur.

💡 If you want paradise beaches with 2 years of legal stability, book your consultation at fromquestravel.com and we’ll guide you through the process end-to-end.

Updated on: 03/11/2025