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Level published by the State Department on 21.05.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Anguilla — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 1/4 ("Exercise Normal Precautions"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
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In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
Long Bay Village
No named pharmacy in the radius read around The Valley.
No named consulate, embassy or town hall in the radius read.
No named airport, station, bus or taxi in the radius read.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
10-16 0.0 · 10-17 0.0 · 10-18 0.0 · 10-19 0.0 · 10-20 0.0 · 10-21 0.0 · 10-22 0.0 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around The Valley in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Anguilla. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Anguilla.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Anguilla. If rabies exposures occur while in Anguilla, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.
Consider getting a typhoid vaccine if you might: Travel to areas with poor sanitation and unsafe water, including rural areas Spend a long time in Anguilla, such as a month or more Visit friends or relatives Typhoid vaccine is not 100% effective. Practicing safe food and water habits , including washing hands at key times , can also help prevent typhoid fever .
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 16.10.2026
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 15.05.2025 · read 16.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Call 911 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what health risks you’ll face in Anguilla , including:
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
There are limited healthcare facilities in Anguilla – 2 small hospitals and a few clinics, similar to a GP surgery. You’ll be charged for any basic medical treatment.
If you need major surgery, or decompression treatment for diving accidents, you may be transferred to a neighbouring island. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
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No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada and Foreign Office): the national advice applies everywhere. France Diplomatie: no security page found for this destination.
The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.
no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (14.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: Updated information about crime ('Safety and security' page).
Updated 21.05.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Anguilla .
Anguilla is generally a safe destination for travelers.
10-16 0.0 · 10-17 0.0 · 10-18 0.0 · 10-19 0.0 · 10-20 0.0 · 10-21 0.0 · 10-22 0.0 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
France Diplomatie ↗read 16.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA has no readable travel advice for this country at this reading: consult eda.admin.ch directly.eda.admin.ch ↗
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 15.05.2025 · read 16.10.2026
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Royal Anguilla Police Force or other relevant local authorities will support you if you need help.
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 15.05.2025 · read 16.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Anguilla, attacks cannot be ruled out.
While crime levels in Anguilla are generally low, there has been a recent spike in serious gang-related crime involving guns and robbery. While risks are lower in tourist areas, some incidents have taken place in populated and public areas.
Take sensible precautions to protect yourself and belongings, including:
If you are a victim of crime, Police and emergency services can be reached at 911.
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory and has its own laws.
Similar to the UK, there are harsh penalties in Anguilla if you’re caught with illegal drugs.
Topless and nude sunbathing is illegal in Anguilla.
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Anguilla but there’s no provision for marriage or civil partnership. Hotels and resorts are generally welcoming of same-sex couples. Local attitudes can be conservative and same-sex couples showing affection in public may receive unwanted attention.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .
See water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
Diving schools may have limited resources and do not always observe safety and maintenance standards. Always:
There are no facilities for treating decompression sickness in Anguilla. Get advice on the safe depth for your dive.
If you have not had any previous diving experience, check what to do if something goes wrong, including how to call for help while at sea.
There is no public transport in Anguilla, except for taxis. Hire cars are available. You need:
In Anguilla vehicles drive on the left, and some cars are left-hand drive.
The hurricane season in the Caribbean officially runs from 1 June to 30 November, though stormy weather can happen outside this period.
Follow the advice and evacuation orders of local authorities. Monitor the Facebook pages of the Governor’s Office and the Department for Disaster Management in Anguilla for updates.
Follow local news and check World Meteorological Organization weather reports for Anguilla and the US National Hurricane Center .
Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to hurricanes .
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Anguilla - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2026-05-21travel.state.gov ↗updated 21.05.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Anguilla .
Anguilla is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise normal security precautions
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 14, 2026 07:20 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences or heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel
Anguilla doesn’t criminalize sexual acts or relationships between persons of the same sex. However, 2SLGBTQI+ persons could be discriminated against based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics. Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
The international driving permit is not recognized in Anguilla. You must bring your Canadian driver’s licence to:
Traffic regulation is different from Canada:
Driving permits – Government of Anguilla
You must complete an export permit if you plan on bringing a pet or plant to Anguilla.
For pets, you must have a veterinarian good health and rabies inoculation certificate and the pet import permit application from the Agriculture Department of Anguilla. Animal health offices – Government of Canada
If you wish to marry in Anguilla, you must obtain a Marriage License from the Judicial Department. To get married in Anguilla, you must provide several documents, in English, including:
Marriage overseas factsheet – Government of Canada
If you plan on buying property or making other investments in Anguilla, seek legal advice in Canada and in Anguilla. Do so before making commitments. Related disputes could take time and be costly to resolve.
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and the United Kingdom. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Anguilla, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Anguillan court. If you are in this situation:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
The currency of Anguilla is the East Caribbean dollar (XCD). US dollars are widely accepted.
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 14, 2026 07:20 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory and has its own laws.
Similar to the UK, there are harsh penalties in Anguilla if you’re caught with illegal drugs.
Topless and nude sunbathing is illegal in Anguilla.
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Anguilla but there’s no provision for marriage or civil partnership. Hotels and resorts are generally welcoming of same-sex couples. Local attitudes can be conservative and same-sex couples showing affection in public may receive unwanted attention. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
See water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
Diving schools may have limited resources and do not always observe safety and maintenance standards. Always:
There are no facilities for treating decompression sickness in Anguilla. Get advice on the safe depth for your dive. If you have not had any previous diving experience, check what to do if something goes wrong, including how to call for help while at sea.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 15.05.2025 · read 16.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. Very high UV: sunscreen, hat and shade between 11 am and 4 pm; sunstroke and dehydration are travellers' first reasons to see a doctor.
Reading 01:00 (America/Anguilla)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
The World Bank publishes no health-system figures for Anguilla.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
France Diplomatie's Entry and stay page could not be read at this reading: consult it directly.diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗read 16.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 15.05.2025 · read 16.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Anguilla’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Anguilla set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact Anguilla’s Immigration Department .
To enter Anguilla, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
You can visit Anguilla without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism or business. To apply to extend your stay, contact the Immigration Department after your arrival.
There are specific rules about working in Anguilla – information is available from Anguilla’s Department of Labour .
Email: labour.mailbox@gov.ai
You must pay a departure tax when leaving Anguilla at Clayton J Lloyd International Airport and Blowing Point ferry terminal. The amount you pay depends on:
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Anguilla guide .
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Anguilla . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty
Some marine and animal specimens cannot be taken from the island. Check with the local customs authorities.
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 21.05.2026 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · While crime levels in Anguilla are generally low, there has been a recent spike in serious gang-related crime involving guns and robbery. Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and bag snatching, occurs sometimes.
What the texts say · There is no public transport in Anguilla, except for taxis.
What the texts say · The hurricane season in the Caribbean officially runs from 1 June to 30 November, though stormy weather can happen outside this period.
What the texts say · Topless and nude sunbathing is illegal in Anguilla.
What the texts say · Credit and debit card as well as ATM fraud occurs sometimes.
What the texts say · Demonstrations may occur.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 15.05.2025 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 15.05.2025 · read 27.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 14.10.2026 · read 27.09.2026)
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaThe hospital list has not been read from OpenStreetMap for this page yet: the medical-network map loads it when opened. Maximum's assistance directs you to the right facility, 24/7. The medical-network map ↗
CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
OpenStreetMap
Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 15.05.2025 · read 16.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Anguilla authorities will support you if you need help.
Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire and rescue, police)
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
If you’re in Anguilla and you need emergency help, contact the Anguilla authorities:
English is an official language in Anguilla: no translated phrases here.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Editorial change
October 14, 2026 07:20 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 21.05 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · read 16.10DFAE207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 15.05 · read 16.10State Department · updated 21.05 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 15.05 · read 16.10State Department · updated 21.05 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 11.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 911
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 11.10
At today's level 1/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · read 16.10OMS · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 15.05 · read 16.10
The compared figures are under Safety & risks › Health system.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Comparable figures (homicides, roads, incidents) are under Safety & risks › Incidents.
SourcesWorld Bank (UNODC, WHO) · read 10.10UCDP
Embassies and consulates are under Before you go › Contacts, sorted by passport.
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 11.10DFAE
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada and Foreign Office): the national advice applies everywhere. France Diplomatie: no security page found for this destination.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 15.05 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · read 16.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 15.05 · read 16.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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