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Antigua and Barbuda vs Curacao: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Antigua and Barbuda grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 6).
  • Tax treatment differs: Antigua and Barbuda — no personal income tax; Curacao — foreign income exempt. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Antigua and Barbuda NDR and the Curacao @HOME.
Criteria Antigua and Barbuda NDR Curacao @HOME
Minimum income / month €3,860 No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 2 years (better) 6 months
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 2 years 1 year
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment No personal income tax Foreign income exempt
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €1,390 ≈ €255 (better)
Where to apply Online Online, In country
Processing time 1–2 weeks 2 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Antigua and Barbuda NDR →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Curacao @HOME →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Antigua and Barbuda → Insurance for Curacao →

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