Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Maldives

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
AG
7.5

Maldives performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MV
$2,288
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Maldives across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MV
29.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
AG
3.8t

Maldives 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

MV
17.4
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
AG
8.5%

Maldives generally does better on infrastructure, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.1%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
AG
$28,700

Maldives generally does better on employment & economy, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MV
76.9 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
AG
14.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
Maldives passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa.
Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Maldives

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

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?

Maldives performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Maldives?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Maldives across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 21.6 in Maldives. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV AG
Population 390,164 100,335
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Maldivian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +960 +1268
Time zones 1 1