The Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda on Mutual Visa Exemption came into force on May 11, 2024, as per official announcement from Chinese government.
Mutual Visa Exemption
- Citizens of the People’s Republic of China, holding valid diplomatic, service passports, passports for public affairs or ordinary passports of the People’s Republic of China, and
- Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, holding valid diplomatic, official passports or ordinary passports of Antigua and Barbuda,
shall be exempted from visa requirements for entry into, exit from or transit through the territory of the other Contracting Party, for a single stay not exceeding thirty (30) days within a period not exceeding ninety(90) days in any 180-day-period. The visa exemption enables these individuals to enter China Mainland without a visa for business, tourism or family visit purposes.
Visa Required (Exceeding 30 days)
Citizens of both countries, who intend to stay in the territory of the other country for a period of more than thirty (30) days or to study, reside, engage in employment, media activities or other activities must apply for the visa before entering the territory of the other Contracting Party.
Antigua Passport Power
As a result of this historic visa waiver with China, Antigua and Barbuda passport has become a stronger passport when it comes to visa free travel to 150+ countries and territories in the World.
