Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Lebanon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Lebanon to Antigua and Barbuda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Lebanon to Antigua and Barbuda, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Lebanon to Antigua and Barbuda, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
56 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Lebanon live in Antigua and Barbuda · UN DESA

Who's moving to Antigua and Barbuda?

Top countries of origin for Antigua and Barbuda's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Lebanon to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.3
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
AG
7.5

Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LB
$644
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LB
59.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
AG
3.8t

Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LB
7.6
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
AG
8.5%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Lebanon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.6%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
AG
$28,700

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Lebanon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LB
78.8 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
AG
14.3

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Saint John's
Jan–Mar 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Beirut Saint John's
Jan 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon and Antigua and Barbuda. To live, work, or study long-term in Antigua and Barbuda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Antigua and Barbuda's immigration authority.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lebanon passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa on Arrival
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Lebanon.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Antigua and Barbuda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Antigua and Barbuda has 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Lebanon?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

What's the weather like in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Lebanon?

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB AG
Population 5,296,814 100,335
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +961 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112