Antigua & Barbuda Beach

Motto: "Each Endeavouring, All Achieving"
Tourism Tagline: "Your Space In The Sun..."
Language: English
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Airports: V C Bird Int'l (ANU), Codrington (BBQ)
Known for: Beaches, Birds, Watersports
Official Tourism Website: ab.gov.ag
Drives on the: Left Side
Calling Code: +1 268

Twin-Island Paradise

Antigua & Barbuda is a lovely twin-island paradise famous for having a beach for every day of the year. That’s correct – 365 powdery white-sand beaches. Which from above, looks like an artist outlined both islands in white and beautiful turquoise.

Antigua & Barbuda TownBeyond the shores, you’ll find world-class reefs and dive sites. And further out, the trade-wind kissed seas have earned the title, “Sailing Capital of the Caribbean.” Prefer to stay dry? Barbuda boasts a world class bird sanctuary with the largest colony of Frigate Birds in the western hemisphere and over 170 other species. Nature-lovers welcome too!

Antigua & Barbuda is as versatile as it is beautiful. Food-lovers, party-goers, romantics, adventure-seekers – all have a place here. So come for the wedding, stay for the honeymoon, and know that your wedding party won’t have a dull day unless they choose to.

Learn more about Antigua & Barbuda below.

Marriage Requirements Antigua & Barbuda

  • One of the parties must be residing in Antigua & Barbuda for a period of 15 days immediately preceding the date of the application for the license.
  • Cost to get married by Ordinary (Local) License include:
  • License Fee: USD $40
  • Registration Fee: USD $40
  • Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate: USD $10
  • Marriage Officer: USD $100 f the wedding is performed outside of the Court House

  • There is no residency requirement for this type of license and there is no wait time in order to obtain it.
  • Cost to get married by Special License include:
  • License Fee: USD $150
  • Registration Fee: USD $40
  • Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate: USD $10
  • Marriage Officer: USD $100

  • Valid Passports
  • Proof of Status
  • If Single: A declaration, signed within Antigua and Barbuda
  • If Divorced: Original Decree Absolute which includes the seal of the Court issuing the Decree of certified copy of Decree Absolute
  • If Widow/widower: Marriage Certificate and Death certificate of husband/wife
  • Application Form
  • To be completed and signed at the Ministry of Legal Affairs on Queen Elizabeth Highway, St. John’s
  • Proof of Age/Consent
  • Both applicants must be over the age of 18 years. If under, then written parental consent must be obtained.
  • Both parties must be present at the time of the application.

For further information about getting married in Antigua and Barbuda, please contact the Ministry of Legal Affairs, 1-268-562-0381.

Important Links

To learn more about Antigua & Barbuda, please see the important links below:

Entry / Visa Requirements

visitantiguabarbuda.com/visa-requirements/

How to Get to Antigua & Barbuda

https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/how-to-get-here

Getting Around Antigua & Barbuda

visitantiguabarbuda.com/getting-around/

Places to Stay

visitantiguabarbuda.com/accommodations/

Things To Do

visitantiguabarbuda.com/tours-activities

Events

visitantiguabarbuda.com/events_festivals/

Dining

visitantiguabarbuda.com/culinary

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