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.
Beyond 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 FOR ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
Persons wishing to get married in Antigua and Barbuda can do so by Ordinary (Local) License or by Special License.
To get married by Ordinary License:
- 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
To Get Married by Special License
- 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 $37
- Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate: USD $10
- Marriage Officer: USD $100
The Couple Will Also Need
- 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 and Barbuda, please see the important links below:
Entry Requirements for Antigua and Barbuda
https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/travel-resources
How to Get to Antigua and Barbuda
https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/how-to-get-here
Places to Stay in Antigua and Barbuda
https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/hotels-resorts
Things To Do in Antigua and Barbuda
https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/tours-activities
Calendar of Events for Antigua and Barbuda
https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/calendar
Cuisine of Antigua and Barbuda
https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/food-drink