Antigua and Barbuda’s passport has secured the 26th spot in the latest Henley Passport Index for July 2025, allowing visa-free access to 152 destinations worldwide. This ranking positions the twin-island nation among the top Caribbean passports, just below Barbados, which leads the region at 20th place with access to 163 destinations.

The Henley Passport Index, which evaluates 199 passports and 227 travel destinations globally, is recognized as an authoritative reference for global mobility and policy-making. It highlights the strength of passports based on visa-free travel capabilities.

In the wider Caribbean context, the Bahamas follows closely behind Barbados at 21st place, enabling visa-free travel to 159 countries. Other notable Caribbean nations include St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked 24th with 156 destinations, and St. Kitts and Nevis at 25th place, offering access to 154 countries.

Within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Antigua and Barbuda ranks above several counterparts including St. Lucia, positioned at 30th with access to 146 destinations, Grenada at 29th (147 destinations), and Dominica at 32nd place with visa-free access to 143 destinations. This places Antigua and Barbuda in a favorable position in comparison to its OECS neighbors, highlighting its relative strength in regional passport power.

Regionally, Antigua and Barbuda has also surpassed Trinidad and Tobago (28th place, 148 destinations). Jamaica ranks significantly lower at 56th with visa-free access to only 88 countries.

This index, updated regularly with expert analysis, underscores the Caribbean’s varied passport strengths and highlights Antigua and Barbuda’s continuing attractiveness as a destination for global travelers and investors.