When you are travelling to Antigua and Barbuda with an Indian passport, you need to take the due date in order to facilitate easy entry into the country by observing the formalities of your visa application. The government of Antigua and Barbuda only issues electronic visas (e-visa) when visiting on a short-term basis and strictly demands Indian nationals to go through the procedure outside their country of origin before traveling.
Documents normally needed
When submitting an application to obtain an Antigua and Barbuda tourist e-visa, Indian citizens must prepare the following items:
Valid passport - Should be valid at least six months to your date of arrival; should have at least two empty pages in which immigration stamps can be placed.
Visa application form - It is completed online and sent via the official e-visa portal.
Photograph - Photograph, recent, colored passport-size on white background, with 70 per cent. of your face showing. Standard size is 35mm x 45mm.
Travel itinerary - Round trip ticket, arrival, departure information, and contact of your accommodation.
Accommodation evidence - Hotel booking or invitation letter to a host in Antigua and Barbuda.
Evidence of solvency - Recent bank statements or income tax returns which show the capability to finance your visit.
Birth certificate or marriage certificate - Supporting documents on children or partners with children that should be present.
Employment documentation - In the case of business travelers, you are to offer a letter of employment or GST certificate.
Receiving of visa fee - E-visa fee in India is around INR 8,500 which may vary and cannot be refunded once submitted.
Eligibility criteria and significant terms
Before traveling, make sure you fulfill the following:
Validity of passport, six months before planned entry.
Purpose constrained to tourism or short business, visiting friends/family or cultural visits.
Capacity to present onward or return travel documents and sufficient monies to stay.
Aggregate number of days per visit on e-visa should not exceed 30 days with a maximum of 180 days as the lifespan of the visa (usually 180 days after issuance).
In case you would like to stay longer, then you have to apply in-country to the Immigration Department to be extended.
Application & Entry Process
How-to-travel guide to Indian travelers:
Check recent advisory - Read the entry guidelines to Antigua and Barbuda and verify your eligibility and required documents. Look at new requirements or recommendations.
Apply online - Go to the official e-Visa portal and complete the application form correctly. Add all the mandatory scanned supporting materials, such as passport, photo, bookings, and proofs of finances.
Pay visa fee - Pay the processing fee of INR 8,500 and retain a digitized and printed copy of the receipt.
Processing await - The processing of the application usually requires 7-15 working days but could take more. You will personally be informed.
Print and download e-Visa - On the approval, print the e Visa confirmation to be provided in both paper and digital copy at the point of immigration.
Pack all other travel materials - Tickets, accommodation, evidence of money and other supporting identification papers should be prepared to be examined when entering the country.
Report and show documents - Show documents (passport, e-visa, booking information, evidence of traveling on) at the border control. Provide any requested additional documentation.
Respect stay limits - Do not exceed the maximum stated in the stay; seek extensions only when required.
Departure through permissible ports - Said airport or seaport in the e-visa period.
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Summary
The Indian entry into Antigua and Barbuda is strictly made via an electronic visa process. Indian travelers do not have either visa-on-arrival or visa exemption and it is necessary to prepare ahead of time. Make sure that you have your passport, relevant documents, financial evidence and travel arrangements in check. Get your e-visa several weeks beforehand, consult warnings and have all official confirmations with you to have an easy trip. The Caribbean beauty, culture and hospitality of Antigua and Barbuda can be experienced with obedience.
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