Puerto RicoAntigua and Barbuda: Visa-free

Puerto RicoAntigua and Barbuda

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?

Visa-free

No. United States passport holders do not need a visa to visit Antigua and Barbuda for tourism.

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

Puerto Rico does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United States passport. See the United States passport.

Source: immigration.gov.ag (checked May 11, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance457 km, straight line (~1h 2m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Antigua and Barbuda146 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Antigua and Barbuda passport holders visiting Puerto Rico: Visa required.

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

Other visa-free destinations for United States passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?

No. United States passport holders do not need a visa to visit Antigua and Barbuda for tourism.

How far is Antigua and Barbuda from Puerto Rico?

About 457 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 2m 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 Puerto Rico?

Antigua and Barbuda drives on the left, the opposite side to Puerto Rico. 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.

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.

About Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a self-governing Caribbean archipelago and island organized as an unincorporated territory of the United States under the designation of commonwealth. Located about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican Republic in the Greater Antilles and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Lesser Antilles, it consists of the eponymous main island and numerous smaller islands, including Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. With approximately 3.2 million people, it is divided into 78 municipalities, of which the most populous is the capital municipality of San Juan, followed by those within the San Juan metropolitan area. Spanish and English are the official languages of its government, though Spanish predominates, as it is culturally part of Latin America.

CapitalSan Juan

RegionCaribbean

Population3.2M

Area8,870 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Calling code+1787, +1939

Drives on theright

TimezonePuerto Rico (UTC-4)

Nearest airportLuis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), 23 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$40,620 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.9M (2020)

Climate in San Juan

Warmest June, coolest March, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, April, May, June, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for San Juan, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.5°C	21°C	102mm	328h
February	28.3°C	21.1°C	62mm	313h
March	27.2°C	20.6°C	132mm	331h
April	29.7°C	22.3°C	58mm	357h
May	30.5°C	23.7°C	29mm	379h
June	31.6°C	24°C	37mm	376h
July	31°C	24.2°C	126mm	360h
August	30.7°C	24.1°C	174mm	352h
September	30.2°C	23.8°C	117mm	324h
October	29.3°C	23.5°C	140mm	309h
November	27.8°C	22.6°C	151mm	274h
December	27.6°C	21°C	57mm	327h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island. Its white sandy beaches can compete with any in the world and vary from metropolitan cocktail heavens and bustling surfing hotspots to quiet island getaways. Easily accessible diving and snorkeling spots and the excellent bioluminescent bays offer great maritime experiences. Still, there's more to this tropical island than sunny beach life. The Spanish-American influences make for a fun melting pot of culture with an abundance of heritage to explore and some delightful food to enjoy.

Upcoming public holidays

October 12, 2026Día de la Raza / Descubrimiento de América

November 11, 2026Día del Veterano / Día del Armisticio

November 19, 2026Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico

Full source list on About.

About Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is an archipelagic country in the Caribbean composed of Antigua, Barbuda, and dozens of other small islands. Antigua and Barbuda has a total area of 440 km2, making it one of the smallest countries in the Caribbean. The country is mostly flat, with the highest points on Antigua being in the Shekerley Mountains and on Barbuda the Highlands. The country has a tropical savanna climate, with pockets of tropical monsoon in Antigua's southwest. Its most populated city is St. John's, followed by All Saints and Bolans. The sole settlement in Barbuda is Codrington. Most of the country resides in the Central Plain that stretches from St. John's to English Harbour.

CapitalSaint John's

RegionCaribbean

Population94.2K

Area442 km²

CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (1 USD ≈ 2.70 XCD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1268

Drives on theleft

TimezoneAntigua (UTC-4)

Nearest airportV. C. Bird International Airport (ANU), 6 km

Emergency number911 / 999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$24,819 (2025)

Tourist arrivals384.5K (2020)

Climate in Saint John's

Warmest June, coolest January, driest June, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Saint John's, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.2°C	23.7°C	66mm	330h
February	27.5°C	23.7°C	46mm	319h
March	27.7°C	23.5°C	57mm	359h
April	29.3°C	24.7°C	34mm	360h
May	29.9°C	25.5°C	37mm	367h
June	30.4°C	26.2°C	32mm	361h
July	30.1°C	26°C	89mm	364h
August	30.2°C	26.3°C	122mm	351h
September	30.1°C	26°C	92mm	336h
October	28.9°C	25.3°C	144mm	312h
November	27.8°C	25°C	145mm	294h
December	27.4°C	24°C	50mm	324h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Antigua and Barbuda are two Caribbean islands that form a country that lies between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Independence Day

December 9, 2026National Heroes' Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

Full source list on About.