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Government of Antigua & Barbuda Department of Immigration
OFFICIAL CHOGM 2026 eVISA PORTAL

CHOGM 2026 Electronic Visa Service

For official delegations, accredited media, observers and side-event participants travelling to Antigua & Barbuda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, 1 to 4 November 2026. A shorter application with priority processing. Approved CHOGM accreditation is required for your visa to be approved, but not to apply.

Need assistance? Call +1 (268) 562-5584 or email evisaunit@ab.gov.ag

Before you travel

  • 1 Check if you need a visa
  • 2 Have your passport, proof of accommodation and employer details ready
  • 3 Submit your application online
  • 4 Receive your eVISA by email once your CHOGM accreditation is approved
Destination: Antigua & Barbuda

Do you require an eVISA?

Select your nationality and we will tell you whether you need an eVISA, qualify for a visa on arrival, or are exempt.

Guidance sourced from the Antigua & Barbuda Department of Immigration.
Visa guidance

We will determine your visa options

Select your nationality above to see the requirements that apply to you.

    Requirements follow the Government of Antigua & Barbuda list of visa requirements by nationality, effective 10 October 2026, for ordinary passport holders. See the full table by nationality. Visa policies may change without advance notice. Always confirm requirements before travel.

    Who applies here

    Official delegations

    Heads of Government, ministers, officials and members of Commonwealth delegations.

    Accredited media

    Journalists, photographers and crews accredited to cover CHOGM.

    Observers and organisations

    The Commonwealth Secretariat, accredited organisations and observers.

    Side-event participants

    Participants in the business, youth, women's and people's forums and other official side events.

    Travelling to Antigua & Barbuda for another reason? Apply on antiguavisa.com.

    What you need

    Passport

    Passport details

    Your passport must be valid until at least 1 May 2027. You can fill the details in from a photo of the passport photo page.

    Accommodation

    Proof of accommodation

    A hotel booking confirmation, or a letter from your host or delegation, as a PDF, JPG or PNG.

    Employment

    Employment details

    Your occupation, employer, job title and employer's address. No other supporting documents are needed.

    Accreditation

    CHOGM accreditation

    Required for your visa to be approved, not to apply. If your accreditation is pending, apply now and leave the number blank.

    How the CHOGM eVISA process works

    1

    Confirm your email

    Enter your email address and open the secure link we send you.

    2

    Complete the short form

    Your CHOGM participation, passport, accommodation and employment. The standard eVISA fee applies.

    3

    Accreditation and decision

    Your application is matched to your CHOGM accreditation and processed in a priority queue. Your visa is approved once your accreditation is approved; the decision is emailed to you.

    Ready to apply?

    Start your CHOGM eVISA application. It takes about ten minutes.

    Begin application
    Approved CHOGM accreditation is required for your visa to be approved. You do not need it to apply. If your accreditation is pending, apply now and leave the accreditation number blank. Your application is matched to your accreditation when it is approved, and your visa is approved after that; you do not need to apply again.