Antigua & Barbuda Beach

Motto: "Each Endeavouring, All Achieving"
Tourism Campaign: "Your Space In The Sun..."
Language: English
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Airports: V C Bird Int'l (ANU), Burton–Nibbs International Airport (Barbuda)
Known for: Beaches, Birds, Watersports
Official Tourism Website: visitantiguabarbuda.com
Drives on the: Left Side
Calling Code: +1 268

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Twin-Island Paradise

Antigua & Barbuda is a lovely twin-island paradise famous for having a beach for every day of the year. The tourism board celebrates the islands with its “365 beaches” slogan. 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. Antigua also hosts Antigua Sailing Week. Prefer to stay dry? Barbuda boasts a world class bird sanctuary known for its impressive frigatebird colony and varied birdlife. 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 if the wedding is performed outside of the Court House

  • There is no residency waiting period for a special licence. Confirm application processing and ceremony arrangements with the Ministry.
  • 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 $250 (EC$675)

  • 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
  • Both applicants must be at least 18 years old. The Marriage (Amendment) Act 2019 removed the parental-consent route for under-18s.
  • 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.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. See official wedding guidance and confirm documents, eligibility, fees and appointments with the issuing authority before booking.

The fees above are the published tourism schedule, not a guaranteed quote. Ask the Ministry for the current total for your licence and ceremony.

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