Antigua and Barbuda Travel Guide

Passports

Country	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	Yes

Passport valid for at least six months beyond period of stay required by all nationals referred to in chart above and contain one blank page for the issuance of the visa

Visas

Not required by all for stays of up to one month by nationals referred to in the chart above:
(b) All 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 Important Addresses).

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. Both are valid for one month within that period.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see Important Addresses.

Working Days Required

A minimum of three working days.

Travel Warnings

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.

There has been an overall increase in crime in Antigua over recent years, including gun crime. Two British nationals died as a result of a shooting on 27 July 2008, in their room, at a resort near Valley Church in the south west; an Australian yacht captain died following a shooting in the Nelson's Dockyard area of English Harbour on 22 January 2009 and an American tourist was murdered on a secluded beach in January 2010.

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 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.

Vaccinations

Vaccination	Special Precaution
Diphtheria	Sometimes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	No
Rabies	No
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Sometimes
Yellow Fever	No*

Special Notes

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