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OECS Free Movement - Indefinite Stay

Antigua and BarbudaFree movement

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Which citizenship, status or regional agreement creates the person's right to move/reside?

The OECS regime covers citizens of the seven Protocol Member States, including Antigua and Barbuda, and their family members.

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Under which circumstances can the person reside: worker, self-employed, student, jobseeker, self-funded person or another recognised basis?

The recognised residence basis is citizenship of an OECS Protocol Member State. Under the OECS free-movement regime those citizens can live indefinitely in another Protocol Member State and receive the indefinite-stay stamp on arrival.

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  • OECS Free Movement of Persons page, key benefits: Indefinite Stay
    Indefinite Stay: Citizens of Protocol Member States and their family members (spouse and dependents) can live in any Protocol Member State indefinitely receiving an indefinite stay stamp upon arrival at the immigration desks (OECS Free Movement Indefinite Stay Stamp)

What entry, registration or residence-document formalities remain?

Citizens of the Protocol Member States and their qualifying family members receive an indefinite-stay stamp on arrival at the immigration desks. The OECS also states that Protocol Member State citizens may travel within the Eastern Caribbean Economic Union using valid government-issued identification, such as a driving licence, national ID or voter card.

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  • OECS free movement: indefinite-stay stamp and travel documents
    Indefinite Stay: Citizens of Protocol Member States and their family members (spouse and dependents) can live in any Protocol Member State indefinitely receiving an indefinite stay stamp upon arrival at the immigration desks (OECS Free Movement Indefinite Stay Stamp) Hassle-free Travel: Citizens of Protocol Member States can travel within the ECEU with a valid government issued ID such as a driver’s license, national identification card and voter cards.

Which non-member-country family members can accompany or join, and what broad rights do they receive?

Protocol-State citizens and their third-country spouse can work in any Protocol Member State without a work permit; the OECS also describes social-security portability and contingent rights.

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When do permanent/long-term rights arise and what continuity, absence or retention conditions matter?

The OECS regime provides for indefinite stay and continuing implementation initiatives, not a fixed duration or a separate renewal process. The official source does not state continuity, absence or retention conditions.

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