Antigua and Barbuda Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
Other EU	Yes	No/1	Yes

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months beyond period of stay required by all nationals referred to in chart above.

Visas
Required by all for stays of up to six months except the following :
(a) Nationals referred to in the chart above, except nationals of Czech Republic, Latvia and Slovak Republic.
(b) Transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours by the same or next connecting aircraft providing they hold a valid onward or return documentation and are not leaving the airport.

Visa Note
(a) Cruise ship passengers do not require a visa provided that they arrive in Antigua and Barbuda in the morning and depart the same evening.
(b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy/high commission to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Types of Visa and Cost
Single-entry: £30. Multiple-entry: £40.

Validity
Single-entry: Three months from date of issue. Multiple-entry: Six months from date of issue. Business visitors can stay as long as their business takes, provided it does not exceed six months.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see General Info.

Working Days Required
Three to five.

Warning
Most visits to Antigua & Barbuda are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. In 2007, there has been a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region. It is found throughout Antigua and Barbuda.

The hurricane season in Antigua and Barbuda normally runs from June to November.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Diphtheria	Sometimes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	No
Rabies	No
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Sometimes
Yellow Fever	No*

Health Care
Health insurance is strongly recommended as medical treatment is expensive. There are several GPs on the island as well as one hospital and one private clinic. Recompression chambers are on nearby Saba and St Thomas (travel by air ambulance). Please note that the private health clinic, Adelin, will not accept medical travel insurance in payment for treatment. A deposit must be paid of US$4,000 by credit card.

Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged over one year traveling from an infected area.


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