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Make your move to Antigua and Barbuda
Two Caribbean islands with 365 beaches, warm seas year-round and no personal income tax whatsoever. English is the official language, property is reasonable, and you can arrive via a nomad route or citizenship by investment.
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At a glance
Antigua and Barbuda, in brief.
How Antigua and Barbuda compares with the 80+ destinations we cover. Antigua and Barbuda ranks among the best for english-friendliness (1st of 81) and tax friendliness (9th of 81) and size of expat community (15th of 81).
Compare destinations- Cost of living
- Moderate
- Property
- Affordable
- Healthcare
- Moderate
- Safety
- Some concerns
- Climate
- Warm (~27°C)
- English
- Native / official
- Expat community
- Very large
Citizenship by investment or nomad visa, English
No personal income tax at all
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Your move plan
Antigua and Barbuda, one step at a time.
Thirteen steps, in the order most people tackle them. Each one links to the guide that walks you through it.
- 01Check which visa fits your moveRead the guide : Check which visa fits your move
- 02Work out your monthly budgetRead the guide : Work out your monthly budget
- 03Arrange health cover for your moveRead the guide : Arrange health cover for your move
- 04Understand how the health system worksRead the guide : Understand how the health system works
- 05Bring your pet, if you have oneRead the guide : Bring your pet, if you have one
- 06Find somewhere to rentRead the guide : Find somewhere to rent
- 07Open a local bank accountRead the guide : Open a local bank account
- 08Know your residency steps after you arriveRead the guide : Know your residency steps after you arrive
- 09Find a doctorRead the guide : Find a doctor
- 10Understand your tax positionRead the guide : Understand your tax position
- 11Sort out your driving licenceRead the guide : Sort out your driving licence
- 12Set up a phone and internetRead the guide : Set up a phone and internet
- 13Plan schools, if you're moving with childrenRead the guide : Plan schools, if you're moving with children
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Answers for your move.
Free tools that turn big questions about Antigua and Barbuda into clear answers.
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- Compare cost of livingWhat your money is worth in Antigua and Barbuda.01
- Check retirement affordabilityWhere your pension clears the requirement.02
- Find visa optionsEvery route you could qualify for.03
- Get moving quotesUp to five free quotes from international movers.04
- Move money abroadTransfers with a currency specialist.05
The complete picture
The Antigua and Barbuda moving guide.
54 guides, from your visa to finding a vet. Start with the three most people need first.
Moving guide sponsored by- Start here · 01
Visas
Which visa fits your move, and how to apply.
- Start here · 02
Residency
Your residence permit, from first stay to long term.
- Start here · 03
Banking
Opening an account and moving money.
Visas, residency and work
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Healthcare
7
Buying property
5
Health and wellbeing
8
Travel and transport
5
Driving and cars
5
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