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South Africa passport to Antigua and Barbuda

Yes — South Africa passport holders can visit Antigua and Barbuda without a visa for up to 180 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Antigua and Barbuda lets 113 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Africa is one of them.
  • South Africa passports get “Visa free” at 60 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: Antigua and Barbuda passports also enter South Africa without a prior visa.

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Open to South Africa passports near Antigua and Barbuda

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Document requirementsPhoto checkerPhoto cropperPolicy

Flight corridor

Connection likely

South AfricaSouth AfricaAntigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda
Typical duration
15.8 hours
From
JNB · CPT · DUR
To
ANU · BBQ

Usual hubs

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom · 21.6 hours
  • United StatesUnited States · 21.6 hours
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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

South Africa

Country profile

Capital

Pretoria

Population

63.1 million

Area

1,219,912 km²

Currency

South African rand ZAR

Languages

English, Zulu, Afrikaans

Time zone

UTC+02:00

Foreign-born

2.6 million · 2024

Migrant share

4.1%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • Black African80.9%
  • Colored8.8%
  • White7.8%
  • Indian/Asian2.6%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Antigua and Barbuda

Country profile

Capital

St. John's

Population

103,603

Area

443 km²

Currency

Eastern Caribbean dollar XCD

Languages

English

Time zone

UTC-04:00

Foreign-born

30,473 · 2024

Migrant share

32.5%

Ethnic groups · 2011

  • African descent87.3%
  • mixed4.7%
  • Hispanic2.7%
  • other2.7%
  • White1.6%
  • unspecified0.9%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

—

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Left

Emergency

Police 112 · Ambulance 112

Dialing code

+1

Airports

ANU · BBQ

Highlights

  • Nelson's Dockyard
  • Shirley Heights
  • Dickenson Bay

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FAQ

Does a South Africa passport need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 180 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 180 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Antigua and Barbuda typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Antigua and Barbuda mission.

What about a Antigua and Barbuda passport entering South Africa?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

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