Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TL
4.1
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
AG
7.5

Timor-Leste 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

TL
$461
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste 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

TL
61.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TL
0.5t
AG
3.8t

Timor-Leste 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

TL
0.0
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TL
28.3%
AG
8.5%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
AG
$28,700

Timor-Leste 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

TL
69.9 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
AG
14.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Timor-Leste 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.

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

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?

Timor-Leste 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 4.1 in Timor-Leste.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Timor-Leste?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 7.7 in Timor-Leste. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL AG
Population 1,445,006 100,335
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +670 +1268
Time zones 1 1