The Governments of Antigua and Barbuda and the Republic of Kosovo signed agreements in Washington on July 24, simultaneously establishing diplomatic relations and abolishing visa requirements between their nations.
The agreements were signed in Washington, DC by the Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Ronald Sanders, and the Republic of Kosovo’s Ambassador, Vlora Citaku.
The new visa waivers signed are in keeping with the policies of the Gaston Browne administration to maintain friendly and cooperative relations with as many nations as possible and to abolish the requirements for visas for tourism, business and investment
With this latest abolition of visa requirements, the Antigua and Barbuda passport continues its high rating as one of the strongest and most acceptable in the world
At the signing ceremony, the two Ambassadors expressed the joint view that global inter-connectedness in telecommunication and transportation provide real opportunities for trade, investment and tourism which will be vigorously pursued.
The two countries look forward for joint commitment of the two nations to the principles of international peace, respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and non-interference in the international affairs of states.
Antigua also signed visa waiver with Russia this year and with Ukraine last year. As of 2019, Antigua had visa free access to 147 countries excluding the two latest countries, according to HPI.
