Work Entry Authorization (Work Permit Required)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Varies by case and permit route
- Fee
- Varies by permit class
- Validity
- According to granted work permit/authorization
- Entry
- Single entry
It is illegal to work without a work permit in Antigua and Barbuda. Travelers intending employment require the appropriate permit/authorization before or during lawful immigration processing depending on route.
Eligibility
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Employment
Applicant must have a qualifying job offer/engagement and satisfy work permit rules.
Required status: Approved/approvable employment and work authorization
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Purpose of visit
For lawful employment only after permit approval.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent color passport photo
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Work permit / immigration application; Form url: http://forms.gov.ag/LabourDepartment/WorkPermit.pdf
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Work permit notification
Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.
Issuing authority: As required by issuing authority; Permit number: As issued
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather job offer, contract, permit forms, passport, and supporting records.
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Document submission
Submit to competent Antigua and Barbuda authority for work authorization processing.
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Processing wait
Await permit decision before commencing employment.