# Do France passport holders need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?

## Answer
No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit Antigua and Barbuda for tourism.

- Requirement: Visa-free
- Maximum stay: Length of stay varies
- Scope: Tourism, ordinary passport
- Action before travel: None, travel on your passport
- Data confidence: unverified

## Context
No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

New Caledonia does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a France passport.

Antigua and Barbuda drives on the left, the opposite side to New Caledonia. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

- Distance between capitals: 14,946 km, straight line (~18h 5m nonstop)
- Visa-free access context: 146 of 242 nationalities tracked

## Sources and freshness
- Canonical URL: https://visafreemap.com/visa/new-caledonia/antigua-and-barbuda/
- Data as of: 2026-10-14
- Official source: [immigration.gov.ag](https://immigration.gov.ag/visa-services/countries-exempt-from-visa/) (checked May 11, 2026)

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

## Frequently asked questions
### Do France passport holders need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?
No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit Antigua and Barbuda for tourism.

### How far is Antigua and Barbuda from New Caledonia?
About 14,946 km in a straight line, roughly ~18h 5m nonstop by air.

### What currency is used in Antigua and Barbuda?
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).

### What is the emergency number in Antigua and Barbuda?
911 / 999.

### Does Antigua and Barbuda drive on the same side of the road as New Caledonia?
Antigua and Barbuda drives on the left, the opposite side to New Caledonia. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

### What time zone is Antigua and Barbuda in?
Antigua (UTC-4).

### What is the nearest airport to Saint John's?
V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU), about 6 km away.

### How many countries can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa?
146 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Antigua and Barbuda visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.


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