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AnguillaLevel 1/4

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.

Four official readings
United StatesState Departmentsource ↗Our reference level — the one shown across this site
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
Level 1/4 — “Exercise Normal Precautions”levels 1 and 2 are advice to be careful, not travel restrictions
FranceFrance Diplomatiesource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: red or orange AREAS
Is the whole country advised against?Not read todayFrench advisory not retrieved this morning — this is not a No
our reading: Security page not retrieved right now
United KingdomFCDOsource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: travel statuses
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: no travel advised against
source reviewed 15 May 2025
SwitzerlandFDFAsource ↗Advisory cited by the Maximum policy
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: the FDFA advises against no travel

One source could not be read: the cell says so — that is not an answer.

The three readings that take a position agree: no restriction on the whole country.Our comparison reading: 27 September 2026

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How we read these four advisories

Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?

An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.

The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.

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Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions Checked on 16 October 2026 · U.S. State Department
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Where are you right now in Anguilla?

Doctors — The Valley2
DrAtlantic Star Center of Medical Excellence4.4 km
Google MapsDirections
DrHughes Medical Centre7.1 km

Long Bay Village

Google MapsDirections

No named pharmacy in the radius read around The Valley.

No named consulate, embassy or town hall in the radius read.

Police — The Valley1
PSandy Ground Police Station4.3 km
Google MapsDirections

No named airport, station, bus or taxi in the radius read.

The next 7 days around The Valley America/AnguillaMET Norway ↗read 16.10.2026

Fri 16 Oct28–29°mainly clear · 0.9 mm
Sat 17 Oct28–29°mainly clear · 0.4 mm
Sun 18 Oct28–29°clear · 0.2 mm
Mon 19 Oct28–29°mainly clear · 0.7 mm
Tue 20 Oct26–29°showers · 3.4 mm
Wed 21 Oct27–29°showers · 0.7 mm
Thu 22 Oct28–29°mainly clear · 0.1 mm

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

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.

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National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.

Recommended vaccines and medicines9

Routine vaccinesCDC ↗

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

COVID-19CDC ↗

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see  Your COVID-19 Vaccination  for more information.

Hepatitis ACDC ↗

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.

Hepatitis BCDC ↗

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Anguilla.

MeaslesCDC ↗

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.

MonkeypoxCDC ↗

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…

RabiesCDC ↗

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.

TyphoidCDC ↗

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 .

Yellow FeverCDC ↗

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

Diseases without a vaccine — how they spread

Avoid contaminated food and water
  • Leptospirosis — Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud Drinking water or eating foo
Avoid bugs
  • African Tick-Bite Fever — Tick bite
  • Dengue — Mosquito bite
  • Zika — Mosquito bite An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby
Airborne & droplet
  • Hantavirus — Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents Bite from an infected rodent Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus
  • Tuberculosis (TB) — Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

The official advice, in full

Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).

In brief
  • British travellers must verify that Anguilla can provide necessary healthcare and carry travel insurance covering local treatment and medical evacuation, especially if pregnant or with a health condition. Foreign Office
  • At least 8 weeks before travel, check the latest vaccine recommendations for Anguilla on the NHS travel vaccinations page and be aware of health risks such as Zika virus, dengue, biting insects, ticks and schistosomiasis. Foreign Office
  • British travellers should read best practice guidance on travelling with medicines from TravelHealthPro due to differing legal status and regulations abroad. Foreign Office
  • In Anguilla, expect limited healthcare with only 2 small hospitals and a few clinics; all basic medical treatment incurs charges. Foreign Office
  • Ensure adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover major surgery, decompression treatment for diving accidents or repatriation, as transfers to neighbouring islands may be required. Foreign Office
  • British travellers should consult FCDO and TravelHealthPro guidance on travel and mental health before and during their trip. Foreign Office

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

Health — Foreign Office

Before you travel check that:

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Call 911 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

  • check the latest vaccine recommendations for Anguilla
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page

See what health risks you’ll face in Anguilla , including:

  • Zika virus
  • dengue
  • biting insects and ticks
  • schistosomiasis
Medication

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 .

Healthcare in Anguilla

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.

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .

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.

The comparator

What is your current insurance?

The verdict
No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
Exact wording (official French text): « Des Voyages vers des pays où Votre gouvernement a conseillé de ne pas voyager » — general exclusion n° 11, applying to ALL travel covers.
Line by line
Cover
With your Amex Platinum
Territorial exclusion at this level
No territorial exclusion at this level — the clause targets countries your government advised against travelling to
Covered — the core of the Maximum contract
Medical expenses cap abroad
€2M — but 10% deductible (€150–500), insurer's prior approval, trip paid with the Card
EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses
Hospital deposit before admission
Advance possible — prior approval required before care
Direct payment guarantee: the insurer settles the hospital
Trip duration covered
Maximum 90 consecutive days per trip
12 months, unlimited trips
Visa certificate (incl. Schengen)
Not provided
Official named certificate, issued on payment

Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).

Where to go, where not to

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.

In brief
  • National level “Exercise normal security precautions”; no region named (advisory of 14.10.2026). Global Affairs Canada
  • Advises against neither the country nor any area (reviewed 15.05.2025). Foreign Office
  • Level 1 of 4: exercise normal precautions (advisory of 21.05.2026). State Department

The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.

The Valley (The Farrington) is in no region these official readings advise against.The red dot on the map. Change the city at the top of the page to read the map from another point.
East End — Country-wide vigilanceStoney Ground — Country-wide vigilanceNorth Side — Country-wide vigilanceThe Valley — Country-wide vigilanceNorth Hill — Country-wide vigilanceSouth Hill — Country-wide vigilanceWest End — Country-wide vigilanceBlowing Point — Country-wide vigilanceThe Farrington — Country-wide vigilanceSandy Hill Bay — Country-wide vigilanceThe Valley
Country-wide vigilanceThe ValleyNone of the readings checked (Global Affairs Canada and Foreign Office) names a region: the whole country keeps the “country-wide vigilance” colour. Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Country-wide vigilance
the whole country, including The Valley
So:

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.

US21.05.2026
Level 1 of 4Exercise normal precautions
GB15.05.2025
No area coveredYour region (The Farrington): not covered
CA14.10.2026
Exercise normal security precautionsYour region (The Farrington): not covered
Maximum excludes no area of the country.The VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there. Still enforceable: sanctions and embargoes, and a country already at war at departure. Extraction and security belong to the VIP Pack Extreme, upon eligibility. See My cover

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).

Anguilla - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsState Department ↗updated 21.05.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Updated 21.05.2026

Exercise normal precaution in Anguilla .

Anguilla is generally a safe destination for travelers.

  • Anguilla regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Anguilla.
  • Review our Travel Guidance for Anguilla to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

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.

Where, exactly?

What the national level does not tell you

The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.

  • U.S. State Department — the full advisory details the regions concerned and the reasons (crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest) (read the advisory)
  • Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (United Kingdom) — the United Kingdom advises against no travel to this country · reviewed 15 May 2025
    Last announced change : « Updated information about crime ('Safety and security' page). » (read the advisory)
  • France Diplomatie — French advisory not retrieved right now — refer to the official text (official Security page)

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.

I travel on a passportEach government writes for its own nationals. The advisory that counts for you — and for your policy's clauses — is your country's.

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)

In brief
  • British nationals in Anguilla receive support from the Royal Anguilla Police Force or local authorities, as there is no British Embassy in this British Overseas Territory. Foreign Office
  • Obtain travel insurance that covers your itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses before travelling to Anguilla. Foreign Office
  • Avoid isolated areas after dark, including beaches, and keep valuables in hotel safes or safety deposit boxes to mitigate recent spikes in gang-related crime involving guns and robbery. Foreign Office
  • Carry your UK driving licence and purchase a 25 US dollar local licence valid for 3 months from a rental company; note that vehicles drive on the left in Anguilla. Foreign Office
  • The hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November; monitor updates from the Governor’s Office and Department for Disaster Management in Anguilla via their Facebook pages and check US National Hurricane Center reports. Foreign Office
  • Ensure dive operators have valid credentials, confirm your insurance covers diving, and verify safety equipment and oxygen availability on boats, as decompression sickness treatment is unavailable in Anguilla. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 15.05.2025 · read 16.10.2026

Warnings — Foreign Office

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.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

  • see general advice for women travellers
  • read our guide on disability and travel abroad
  • see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
  • read about safety for solo and independent travel
  • see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance

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

Terrorism

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 .

Terrorism in Anguilla

Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Anguilla, attacks cannot be ruled out.

Crime

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:

  • avoiding isolated areas after dark, including beaches
  • not showing resistance if you’re attacked
  • keeping doors and windows in your accommodation locked when out or at night
  • not carrying large amounts of cash or wearing expensive-looking jewellery
  • keeping valuables and travel documents in safety deposit boxes and hotel safes

If you are a victim of crime, Police and emergency services can be reached at 911.

Laws and cultural differences

Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory and has its own laws.

Illegal drugs penalties

Similar to the UK, there are harsh penalties in Anguilla if you’re caught with illegal drugs.

Public nudity

Topless and nude sunbathing is illegal in Anguilla.

LGBT+ travellers

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 .

Swimming safety

See water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.

Scuba diving

Diving schools may have limited resources and do not always observe safety and maintenance standards. Always:

  • ask to see a dive operator’s credentials
  • check the conditions on your insurance policy – some policies require dive instructors to have certain qualifications
  • make sure safety equipment looks to be in good condition
  • make sure oxygen is available on the boat

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.

Road travel

There is no public transport in Anguilla, except for taxis. Hire cars are available. You need:

  • your UK driving licence
  • to buy a 25 US dollar local licence from a rental company, valid for 3 months

In Anguilla vehicles drive on the left, and some cars are left-hand drive.

Hurricanes

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

In brief
  • Exercise normal precautions in Anguilla, which is generally a safe destination for travelers. State Department
  • Review the U.S. State Department’s guidance on weather and natural disasters in Anguilla to prepare for hurricane risks. State Department
  • Consult the State Department’s Travel Guidance for Anguilla to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. State Department

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

Advisory summary

Exercise normal precaution in Anguilla .

Anguilla is generally a safe destination for travelers.

  • Anguilla regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Anguilla.
  • Review our Travel Guidance for Anguilla to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

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

In brief
  • You must abide by local laws; learn what to do if arrested or detained abroad.
  • Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe, including jail sentences or heavy fines.
  • The international driving permit is not recognized; bring your Canadian driver’s licence to purchase a temporary driving permit or obtain a local driving license to rent a car.
  • Traffic drives on the left and the legal driving age is 18 in Anguilla.
  • You must complete an export permit if you plan to bring a pet or plant to Anguilla.
  • For pets, you need a veterinarian’s good health and rabies inoculation certificate and the pet import permit application from the Anguilla Agriculture Department.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all

Local laws

You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.

Drugs

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences or heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel

2SLGBTQI+ persons

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

Driving

The international driving permit is not recognized in Anguilla. You must bring your Canadian driver’s licence to:

  • purchase a temporary driving permit
  • obtain a local driving license to rent a car

Traffic regulation is different from Canada:

  • traffic drives on the left
  • the legal age to drive is 18

Driving permits – Government of Anguilla

Imports

You must complete an export permit if you plan on bringing a pet or plant to Anguilla.

Pets

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

Marriages

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:

  • your birth certificate
  • a copy of your passport
  • your decree absolute certificate if divorced

Marriage overseas factsheet – Government of Canada

Investments

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.

International Child Abduction

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:

  • act as quickly as you can
  • contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
  • consult a lawyer in Canada and in Anguilla to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
  • report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children's Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

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.

Money

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

Local laws

Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory and has its own laws.

Illegal drugs penalties

Similar to the UK, there are harsh penalties in Anguilla if you’re caught with illegal drugs.

Public nudity

Topless and nude sunbathing is illegal in Anguilla.

LGBT+ travellers

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.

Swimming safety

See water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.

Scuba diving

Diving schools may have limited resources and do not always observe safety and maintenance standards. Always:

  • ask to see a dive operator’s credentials
  • check the conditions on your insurance policy – some policies require dive instructors to have certain qualifications
  • make sure safety equipment looks to be in good condition
  • make sure oxygen is available on the boat

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

Air: Good 20/100PM2.5 4.9 µg/m³ · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
UV very high today max 9.0Right now 0.0 · WHO scale 0–11+

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

I travel on a passportVisa, passport validity, entry form: the rules depend on your passport. Each government describes them for its own nationals.

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)

In brief
  • British citizens must hold a passport valid for the duration of their stay to enter Anguilla; failure to present a valid document will result in denial of entry. Foreign Office
  • No visa is required for British citizens visiting Anguilla for tourism or business for up to 90 days; extensions must be requested from the Immigration Department after arrival. Foreign Office
  • British travellers must pay a departure tax at Clayton J Lloyd International Airport or Blowing Point ferry terminal, with the amount varying by age, destination and trip length. Foreign Office
  • Strict customs rules apply in Anguilla; all prohibited or taxable goods must be declared, and certain marine and animal specimens cannot be removed from the island. Foreign Office
  • British citizens intending to work in Anguilla must comply with specific permit rules; details are available from Anguilla’s Department of Labour via labour.mailbox@gov.ai. Foreign Office
  • For medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, British travellers should consult TravelHealthPro’s Anguilla guide. Foreign Office

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

Entry requirements — rules for a British passport

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 .

Passport validity requirements

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.

Visa requirements

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.

Work permits

There are specific rules about working in Anguilla – information is available from Anguilla’s Department of Labour .

Email: labour.mailbox@gov.ai

Departure tax

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:

  • your age
  • if you are travelling to St Martin, St Maarten or elsewhere
  • the length of your trip
Vaccine requirements

For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Anguilla guide .

Customs rules

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

Living on site

For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.

CrimeMODERATE

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 they advise: Take sensible precautions to protect yourself and belongings, including: avoiding isolated areas after dark, including beaches.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
TransportMODERATE

What the texts say · There is no public transport in Anguilla, except for taxis.

What they advise: Taxis are available across the island.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
Nature and climateHIGH

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 they advise:
  • 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.
Foreign Office
Laws and customsTO KNOW

What the texts say · Topless and nude sunbathing is illegal in Anguilla.

What they advise: If you are a victim of crime, Police and emergency services can be reached at 911.
Foreign Office
Cyber and dataMODERATE

What the texts say · Credit and debit card as well as ATM fraud occurs sometimes.

What they advise:
  • Cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN.
  • Use ATMs located in public areas or inside a bank or business.
  • Check for any unauthorized transactions on your account statements.
Global Affairs Canada
Crowds and calendarLOW

What the texts say · Demonstrations may occur.

What they advise: Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place.
Global Affairs Canada

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)

—:—Local time · America/Anguilla ·
911Local emergency numbers · Single number 911
NEMA 1-15110 V
Drivingon the left

Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.

Public holidaysNager.Date ↗read 25.09.2026

  • Mon 21 Dec — National Heroes' Day
  • Fri 25 Dec — Christmas Day
  • Mon 28 Dec — St. Stephen's Day
ESSENTIAL

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 area

The hospitals to know — The Valley

The 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 ↗

Before you go

  • Routine vaccinesup to date
  • Hepatitis Arecommended
  • Hepatitis Brecommended
  • Mpoxdepending on the trip
  • Typhoiddepending on the trip
  • Yellow fevernot recommended

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

On site

DengueMosquitoes bite by day: repellent, long sleeves.
SunUV very high (9): hat, sunscreen, water.
MedicationIn their box, with the prescription — in English if possible.

Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.

The next 7 days America/AnguillaMET Norway ↗read 16.10.2026

Fri 16 Oct28–29°mainly clear · 0.9 mm
Sat 17 Oct28–29°mainly clear · 0.4 mm
Sun 18 Oct28–29°clear · 0.2 mm
Mon 19 Oct28–29°mainly clear · 0.7 mm
Tue 20 Oct26–29°showers · 3.4 mm
Wed 21 Oct27–29°showers · 0.7 mm
Thu 22 Oct28–29°mainly clear · 0.1 mm

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

I travel on a passportYour embassy, and the service to register with, depend on your passport.

Your country, 24/7, from abroad

FR
Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs+33 1 53 59 11 0024/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.www.diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗read 16.10.2026
CH
FDFA Helpline+41 58 465 33 33+41 800 24 7 36524/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.www.eda.admin.ch ↗
GB
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office+44 20 7008 500024 hours, for British nationals.www.gov.uk ↗updated 15.05.2025 · read 16.10.2026
US
Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State+1 202 501 4444+1 888 407 4747From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.travel.state.gov ↗updated 21.05.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Police

  • Sandy Ground Police Station · 4.3 km

OpenStreetMap

Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 15.05.2025 · read 16.10.2026

Getting help — Foreign Office

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.

Emergency services in Anguilla

Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire and rescue, police)

Contact your travel provider and insurer

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.

Support from the Anguilla authorities

If you’re in Anguilla and you need emergency help, contact the Anguilla authorities:

  • general emergency number: 911
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital: + 1 (264) 497 2551
  • maritime emergencies: + 1 (264) 497 2871
  • natural disasters: + 1 (264) 497 2926
  • Judicial Department: + 1 (264) 476 2377
  • Department of Disaster Management: +1 (264) 497 2926 and www.facebook.com/ddmaxa/

Useful phrases

English is an official language in Anguilla: no translated phrases here.

  • Keep the entry stamp, hospital invoices and the medical report. Without them a claim cannot be rebuilt.
  • File it from the claim form, once back, with those papers.
  • The France Diplomatie health page mentions dengue. A fever in the weeks after return should be told to a doctor, naming the country.

Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.

1Once — the framework
2For each departure
3During the mission, and after

What is happening in Anguilla right now

Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.

What governments have just written

UpdateGlobal Affairs Canada

Editorial change

October 14, 2026 07:20 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.

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Frequently asked questions — travel insurance Anguilla

24/7 support number — +41 22 ••• •• ••An adviser goes through each question with you until you have an actionable answer: cover, hospital, entry rules, claims. Full number in your client area. You can also ask Maximum directly, just below these questions.
What is the official risk level in Anguilla today?

Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.

  • Is the whole country advised against? United States: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no (reading of 27 September 2026).
  • Contractually, only an FDFA, FOPH or WHO advisory against the trip opens Module A (art. 18.1) — that is not the case today.
  • Travel with international medical cover and the 24/7 number (+41 22 ••• •• ••) saved: here the risk is not the advisory, it is the hospital bill.
  • We check these sources every morning and e-mail you the day one changes (Alerts button).

Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 21.05 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · read 16.10DFAE207-country comparison

Is the whole of Anguilla advised against, or only some areas?

An area advised against does not rule out the country.

  • Official answers: United States: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no.
  • Keep your country of residence's advisory on booking day and on departure day: that is what your policy's clauses cite.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 15.05 · read 16.10State Department · updated 21.05 · read 16.10

What are the entry requirements for Anguilla with my passport?

The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.

  • British passport (Foreign Office): British citizens must hold a passport valid for the duration of their stay to enter Anguilla; failure to present a valid document will result in denial of entry. No visa is required for British citizens visiting Anguilla for tourism or business for up to 90 days; extensions must be requested from the Immigration Department after arrival. British travellers must pay a departure tax at Clayton J Lloyd International Airport or Blowing Point ferry terminal, with the amount varying by age, destination and trip length.
  • American passport: the requirements are on the State Department country page (travel.state.gov).
  • Swiss passport: the FDFA refers you to the destination's embassy in Switzerland.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Before you go › Entry: the official text that concerns you comes first, with its “In brief” summary.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 15.05 · read 16.10State Department · updated 21.05 · read 16.10

Do I need an insurance certificate for a Anguilla visa?

For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).

  • Many other countries ask for it on entry or for a visa, case by case: check Before you go › Entry, with your passport.
  • Subscribe: the named certificate arrives by e-mail on payment, with your name, dates and limits (EUR 1.5M medical expenses, unlimited evacuation and repatriation) — the ones consulates check.
  • Attach it to the visa file; if in doubt about the format, write to us.

SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does Maximum Insurance do in Anguilla, concretely?

VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.

  • EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses, unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation, search and rescue EUR 50,000, cancellation or change EUR 5,000.
  • One 24/7 number, +41 22 ••• •• ••: Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
  • Network of 45,000 providers (art. 6.9); evacuation is decided, organised and paid by Maximum's medical team if the local facility is not enough (art. 6.2.2).
  • Named certificate by e-mail on payment, no medical questionnaire.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 11.10

What should I do if hospitalised in Anguilla?

Six steps, in this order.

  • 1. Call +41 22 ••• •• •• before paying anything, or have the front desk call: it is the condition for full cover (otherwise: reduced or refused benefits).
  • 2. Ask for a hospital in the Maximum network (art. 6.9).
  • 3. See a doctor the same day and leave with the certificate: without an on-the-spot finding, nothing is covered (art. 33).
  • 4. Admitted for more than 24 h? The front desk calls Maximum: direct payment guarantee, no deposit (art. 2.12).
  • 5. Book no ambulance or flight yourself (art. 6.2.2).
  • 6. Once home, file within 30 days (art. 35.7).
  • Local emergency services: single number 911.

SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Which emergency numbers in Anguilla?

Local emergency services: single number 911

  • Maximum, 24/7, before any payment: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
  • Save these numbers before leaving; in immediate danger, call local emergency services first, then Maximum.

SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 11.10

Is an Amex, Visa or Mastercard enough in Anguilla?

At today's level 1/4, card by card:

  • Amex Platinum — No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
  • Visa — No express area exclusion — but a €156,000 cap, 90 days, and the war/instability exclusion in the background.
  • Mastercard — No exclusion in play at this level — but a €155,000 cap and 90 covered days.
  • Three lines to read in your notice: the duration (often 90 days per trip), the settlement (reimbursement afterwards or direct payment of the hospital) and the area exclusion at level 4/4.

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 '

Are a health plan or a travel policy enough in Anguilla?

A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.

  • Health plan — A health plan treats you at home. Here the hospital asks for a guarantee before admission — not a later reimbursement.
  • Travel policy — No area exclusion at this level — compare cap, deductible and covered duration.
  • A travel policy often has a territorial clause at level 4/4 and a 90-day limit per trip.
  • Have your IPID number or the PDF of the terms and ask an expert to call you back: the answer is in the document, not in the brochure.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

How do I use the medical network on this page?

The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.

  • Type your city, hotel or beach: the map re-centres, 24/7 emergency rooms come first.
  • Each row gives the phone when the source publishes it, the nearest street, directions and the Google Maps listing.
  • The PDF briefing repeats the same places, numbered on a printable map.
  • No customer reviews: OpenStreetMap has none, and we invent none.

SourcesOpenStreetMap (ODbL) · read 11.10

Which vaccines and health precautions for Anguilla?

The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.

  • CDC (Travelers' Health), depending on the trip: Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Monkeypox, Rabies.
  • France Diplomatie reports in the country: dengue — mosquito protection day and night.
  • See a doctor or a travel clinic 8 weeks before departure (Foreign Office).
  • Carry your medicines in their packaging, with a prescription using international non-proprietary names (France Diplomatie).

SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · read 16.10OMS · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 15.05 · read 16.10

Can I be treated in Anguilla, or will I be evacuated?

The compared figures are under Safety & risks › Health system.

  • When the local facility is not enough, Maximum's medical team decides the evacuation to a suitable centre, and pays for it (art. 6.2.2).

SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Anguilla: safety, in figures?

Comparable figures (homicides, roads, incidents) are under Safety & risks › Incidents.

SourcesWorld Bank (UNODC, WHO) · read 10.10UCDP

Where is my embassy in Anguilla, and why register?

Embassies and consulates are under Before you go › Contacts, sorted by passport.

  • Register before leaving: France: Ariane · Switzerland: Travel Admin · United Kingdom: Foreign Office alerts · United States: STEP.
  • Two minutes, and in a crisis your country's authorities can reach you and count you in an evacuation.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Contacts: your embassy comes first.

SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 11.10DFAE

Which regions of Anguilla should I avoid, precisely?

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.

  • Your point (The Farrington): country-wide vigilance.
  • Maximum does not exclude these areas: the VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there (sanctions, embargoes and a country already at war at departure remain enforceable).

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 15.05 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · read 16.10

Which laws and customs should I know in Anguilla?

Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.

  • You must abide by local laws; learn what to do if arrested or detained abroad.
  • Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe, including jail sentences or heavy fines.
  • The international driving permit is not recognized; bring your Canadian driver’s licence to purchase a temporary driving permit or obtain a local driving license to rent a car.
  • Traffic drives on the left and the legal driving age is 18 in Anguilla.
  • You must complete an export permit if you plan to bring a pet or plant to Anguilla.

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 15.05 · read 16.10

Who can I call at any hour from Anguilla?

Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.

  • France — Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: +33 1 53 59 11 00. 24/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.
  • Switzerland — FDFA Helpline: +41 58 465 33 33 · +41 800 24 7 365. 24/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.
  • United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: +44 20 7008 5000. 24 hours, for British nationals.
  • United States — Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State: +1 202 501 4444 · +1 888 407 4747. From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.

Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · read 16.10eda.admin.ch

What should I keep after leaving Anguilla, and how do I file a claim?

Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.

  • File within 30 days (art. 35.7) from your client area, with the documents; the official forms are pre-filled.
  • Costs advanced on site are reimbursed against receipts.
  • Fever, persistent diarrhoea or a rash in the following weeks? See a doctor and say where you have been — dengue circulate in the country (France Diplomatie).

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does the Pack VIP Extreme add?

Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.

  • Special risk (Module A): political event, attack, epidemic, natural disaster — opens when the FDFA, the FOPH or WHO advise against the trip (art. 18.1).
  • Epidemic: assistance must be requested within 7 days of the WHO or FDFA qualification (art. 36.2).
  • Crisis management and security: trip registration, monitoring, extraction, evacuation in case of riot, war, terrorism or disaster; Kidnap & Ransom subject to eligibility (art. 18.4).
  • €2,290 a year, unlimited trips.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

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In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.

What Maximum knows

The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.

Same advisory level: Thailand · Tonga · Turkmenistan · Tuvalu · Vanuatu · Vietnam

Cross-check with official sources
U.S. State Department → UK FCDO → France Diplomatie → DFAE (Suisse) →

The displayed level comes from the State Department, checked every morning. Before departure, always cross-check your country of residence's advisory: that is what your policy cites.

The level shown is the official U.S. Department of State level, checked daily. Maximum Insurance is an insurance distributor — general information, not personal advice.

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