Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela 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 Venezuela to Antigua and Barbuda, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
39

people born in Venezuela 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 Venezuela to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
AG
7.5

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela 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

VE
32.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
AG
3.8t

Venezuela 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

VE
9.6
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
AG
$28,700

Venezuela 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

VE
73.3 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Saint John's
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Caracas Saint John's
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

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?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Venezuela?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE AG
Population 29,789,730 100,335
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +58 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171