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
Maximum Alerts / Antigua and Barbuda
Level published by the State Department on 19.05.2026 · read 13 October 2026 · source checked daily
Antigua and Barbuda — official level as of 13 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, USD 1.5M, certificate on payment.
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.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
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.
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.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
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…
near Temple Street
near Cross Street
Camacho Avenue St. John's
Nevis Street St. John's
near St Johns Street
Queen Elisabeth Highway St. John's
near Dickenson Bay Street
gynaecology;general_practice;obstetrics
near Dickenson Bay Street
emergency
Dr. Rosa Lee Drive St. John's
near Luther George Place
near Lauchland Benjamin Drive
Mahogany Drive
near Friars Hill Road
near Burning Flames Highway
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:30
Nevis Street St. John's
Thames Street
All Saints Road St. John's
near Temple Street
Mo-Su 08:15-24:00
Camacho Avenue St. John's
near Church Lane
near Weatherall's Road
near Courseway
Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; PH closed
near Abbotts Farm Road
near Valley Road
near Hodges Bay Road
No named police station in the radius read.
near Factory Road
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
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No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Saint John's 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 Antigua and Barbuda. 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 Antigua and Barbuda.
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 Antigua and Barbuda. If rabies exposures occur while in Antigua and Barbuda, 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 Antigua and Barbuda, 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: Direct travel from United States: Vaccine is not required. Travel from countries with risk for YF virus transmission: Vaccine is required for travelers ≥1 year old; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission. 3 Updated April 23, 2025 See footnotes
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
Low incidence, comparable to Europe.
High coverage.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗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 13.10.2026
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
La chikungunya est une maladie virale transmise par l’intermédiaire de moustiques infectés. Cette maladie se manifeste par l’apparition de symptômes grippaux (fièvre, douleurs musculaires et articulaires). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin ; le traitement est uniquement symptomatique. Les moyens de prévention reposent sur la vaccination et la protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. Il est conseillé avant le départ de se référer à son médecin traitant et/ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter la rubrique risques sanitaires .
La dengue est une maladie virale transmise par piqûres de moustiques. Les symptômes sont de type grippal (fièvre, maux de tête, courbatures, parfois éruption cutanée). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin. Il n’existe pas de traitement curatif. La prise en charge médicale repose uniquement sur le traitement des symptômes. Il faut impérativement éviter la prise d’anti-inflammatoire. La prévention individuelle repose essentiellement sur les moyens de protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. La vaccination des voyageurs peut être indiquée dans certains cas. Il est conseillé de se référer, avant son départ, à son médecin traitant et /ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère de la Santé et le site de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé .
Il s’agit d’une maladie due à un virus transmis principalement par piqûre de moustiques et dans certains cas par voie sexuelle. Les symptômes sont généralement absents ou modérés (fièvre, maux de tête, douleurs articulaires, éruptions cutanées). La survenue de complications…
La fièvre typhoïde est une maladie infectieuse causée par des bactéries présentes dans l’eau contaminée par des matières fécales d’origine humaine. L’infection résulte le plus souvent de l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés, ou d’une transmission directe de personne à personne. Les symptômes surviennent en moyenne 3 semaines après la contamination et associent fièvre, maux de tête, perte d’appétit, douleurs abdominales avec diarrhée ou constipation, fatigue et parfois, éruption cutanée. Dans les formes plus graves, la fièvre typhoïde peut être fatale en l’absence de traitement.
Les mesures de prévention reposent sur les règles élémentaires d’hygiène générale vis-à-vis de l’eau, des aliments et du lavage des mains ainsi que sur la vaccination.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur .
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé et le site de l'Assurance Maladie .
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 13.03.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Call 999 or 911 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company promptly 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 Antigua and Barbuda .
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 .
The main government hospital can cope with many types of treatment but serious cases may need an emergency evacuation. Medical treatment in Antigua and Barbuda can be expensive.
Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and repatriation.
Before choosing to be treated at a private facility, check their policies on pre-payment. Private clinics may not accept medical travel insurance as payment for treatment.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Antigua and Barbuda .
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.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
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 (24.09.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (17.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: New information that it is illegal to smoke in public places ('Safety and security' page).
Updated 19.05.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda is generally a safe destination for travelers.
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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.
Reading: The homicide rate is 18 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, a level close to Switzerland's; road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
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
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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L’ambassade de France à Sainte-Lucie est compétente pour Antigua-et-Barbuda.
Les Français qui se rendent dans le pays sont responsables de leur propre sécurité. Ils sont invités à s’assurer qu’ils disposent des moyens de secours nécessaires en cas de problème (vérifier les termes des contrats d’assurance, veiller à disposer des moyens financiers pour couvrir d’éventuels frais d’hospitalisation ou d’évacuation).
L’ambassade de France à Sainte-Lucie peut être jointe au +1 758 455 60 60 aux heures ouvrables. En cas d’urgence avérée (hors questions administratives), contacter le +1 758 484 31 67.
En cas d’incident grave dans le pays pendant le séjour, il convient de rassurer ses proches.
Dernière actualisation le 17/03/2026, information toujours valable à la date du jour
L’ensemble du pays est placé en vigilance renforcée.
Depuis plusieurs années quelques cas de disparitions inexpliquées, dont celle d’étrangers à l’ile, sont recensés annuellement faisant l’objet d’articles de presse et de préoccupation dans la population. Il convient de rester vigilant à tout moment et d’éviter de se retrouver seul dans un endroit.
Les conditions sécuritaires à Antigua-et-Barbuda sont globalement bonnes. Toutefois, des actes de criminalité peuvent se produire (vols y compris avec violence, cambriolages, meurtres, viols, etc.). Il convient de rester vigilant à tout moment et de suivre les recommandations générales (voir ci-après).
Durant la saison humide (de juin à fin novembre) de violents ouragans peuvent toucher l’archipel et perturber le fonctionnement des services essentiels.
En cas de voyage durant la saison humide, il est recommandé :
Les îles des Caraïbes sont situées dans une zone à risque sismique. Des secousses sont parfois ressenties et la possibilité d’un tremblement de terre majeur ne peut être écartée. En cas de séisme, il convient de suivre les consignes des autorités locales.
Dans tous les cas il est recommandé de consulter la fiche sur le risque sismique .
De manière générale, il est recommandé de :
Les courants, parfois puissants, peuvent surprendre les baigneurs. Toutes les plages ne disposent pas de sauveteurs ou de drapeaux d’alerte. Il est recommandé de suivre les consignes des autorités locales et de respecter la signalisation. Il convient également d’éviter les plages désertes.
Les pilotes d’embarcations à moteur et de scooters des mers peuvent faire preuve de comportements dangereux à proximité immédiate des rivages. Des accidents, parfois mortels, dont sont victimes les baigneurs sont recensés. Il est donc recommandé de faire preuve de la plus grande vigilance.
Il y a un caisson de décompression à Antigua-et-Barbuda. Il convient d’observer la plus grande vigilance lors de la pratique d’activités sous-marines et de veiller à disposer d’une assurance couvrant ce type d’activité.
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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 13.03.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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 13.03.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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’s no recent history of terrorism in Antigua and Barbuda, attacks cannot be ruled out.
There have been incidents of violent crime including murder, armed robbery and sexual assault in Antigua and Barbuda.
Take sensible precautions to protect your personal safety. You should:
It is illegal to possess drugs. There are severe penalties for all drug offences. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.
It is illegal to smoke in public places. You may face arrest for doing so.
It is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing.
Attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative in the Caribbean.
Antigua and Barbuda no longer has legislation against same-sex sexual acts. However, showing affection in public may attract unwanted and negative attention. It is uncommon for opposite or same-sex couples to show affection in public.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .
Take care when swimming. Currents can be deceptively strong and not all beaches have lifeguards or warning flags. Monitor all beaches carefully and follow warnings. See Royal National Lifeboat Institution safety advice .
See water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
If you are planning to drive in Antigua and Barbuda, see information on driving abroad .
You will need a temporary local driving licence to drive in Antigua and Barbuda. Your car hire company will usually help with this process or these can be obtained at the Transport Board or local police stations. You need to present a UK driving licence to get a local temporary licence.
Roads can have potholes and unmarked speed bumps. Minor roads and those in rural areas are narrow and can have blind corners. Pedestrians often walk on the roads. Drivers do not always use indicators.
Take extra care when driving at night, as some roads are unlit. Road signs and hazards may not be easily visible.
Do not stop if pedestrians flag you down. Keep car doors locked when driving.
If you have an accident, call the police and do not move the vehicle.
Taxis are not metered. Standard taxi fares are set by zones. Agree the fare in local currency with the…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Antigua and Barbuda - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2026-05-19travel.state.gov ↗updated 19.05.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise normal security precautions
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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. No transfer of offender’s treaty exists between Canada and Antigua and Barbuda. If you’re convicted of a serious crime, you must serve your jail sentence in Antigua and Barbuda. You may also have to remain in the country for a parole period after your release.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences or heavy fines.
Drugs, alcohol and travel
Smoking tobacco, cannabis and other controlled substances in public places is illegal. If you’re caught smoking in public, you could face arrest and a court hearing.
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. It does not apply between Canada and Antigua and Barbuda. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Antigua and Barbuda by an abducting parent:
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.
Antiguan and Barbudan law does not prohibit sexual acts 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
Disputes related to property acquisition or other investments are costly and take time to resolve. If you plan on buying property or making other investments in Antigua and Barbuda:
Wearing camouflage clothing is prohibited in Antigua and Barbuda. It is also an offence to:
Offenders can expect their items to be confiscated and fines or jail sentences.
The International Driving Permit is not recognized in Antigua and Barbuda. You must bring your Canadian driver’s licence to purchase a temporary local driver’s licence. Traffic regulation is different from Canada:
The currency of Antigua and Barbuda is the East Caribbean dollar (XCD). U.S. dollars are widely accepted. Upon arrival, you must declare if you carry more than $10,000 USD or equivalent in other currencies in:
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
It is illegal to possess drugs. There are severe penalties for all drug offences. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.
It is illegal to smoke in public places. You may face arrest for doing so.
It is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing.
Attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative in the Caribbean. Antigua and Barbuda no longer has legislation against same-sex sexual acts. However, showing affection in public may attract unwanted and negative attention. It is uncommon for opposite or same-sex couples to show affection in public. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 13.03.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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 17:00 (America/Antigua)Open-Meteo ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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.
Reading: With 2.9 physicians per 1,000 people (36% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 841 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
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Toutes les mesures de restrictions sanitaires pour l’entrée sur le territoire ont été levées.
Les ressortissants français souhaitant séjourner moins de 6 mois à Antigua-et-Barbuda ne sont pas soumis à une obligation de visa. Ils doivent disposer d’un passeport valide au moins six mois à compter de la date d’entrée sur le territoire et d’un billet de retour. Des justificatifs de ressources financières peuvent également être exigés.
Au-delà de la période de 6 mois, un permis de séjour doit être sollicité.
Il est nécessaire d’être en possession d’un passeport avant le départ, la carte nationale d’identité ne suffisant pas pour se rendre dans le pays.
Pour plus d’informations, prendre l’attache de la représentation diplomatique antiguayenne la plus proche de son lieu de résidence ou consulter le site du Département de l’Immigration .
Les voyageurs en provenance de Guinée, du Libéria et de la Sierra Leone sont interdits d’entrée sur le territoire antiguayen. Cette interdiction s’applique aux personnes souhaitant séjourner à Antigua-et-Barbuda dans les 21 jours suivant leur départ des pays concernés.
Les plaisanciers voyageant à bord de bateaux privés doivent se conformer aux formalités de douane et de police, à l’entrée comme à la sortie du territoire.
Il est interdit d’importer des produits alimentaires périssables.
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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 13.03.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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 Antigua and Barbuda’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Antigua and Barbuda set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Antigua and Barbuda High Commission in the UK .
To enter Antigua and Barbuda, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
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.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual Citizenship .
You can visit Antigua and Barbuda without a visa. On entry, you’ll be allowed to stay for a maximum period of 90 days.
Visitors must be able to show an onward or return ticket in order to enter the country.
To stay longer (to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons), you must apply and pay for an extension of stay through the Antigua and Barbuda Immigration Department .
It is illegal to overstay the entry period or to work without a work permit.
The Antiguan and Barbudan authorities advise travellers to use ArriveAntigua.com to speed up your entry into the country, though it is not mandatory. You can only access it through a mobile telephone or tablet and within 72 hours of travel.
Most airlines include departure tax in their flight costs. If you’re flying on regional airlines, you should check whether tax is included before you travel.
To enter Antigua and Barbuda, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk .
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Antigua and Barbuda guide .
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Antigua and Barbuda . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
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 19.05.2026 · read 13.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · There have been incidents of violent crime including murder, armed robbery and sexual assault in Antigua and Barbuda. Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs and increases with the approach of annual festivities.
What the texts say · Roads can have potholes and unmarked speed bumps. Do not stop if pedestrians flag you down.
What the texts say · The hurricane season in the Caribbean normally runs from June to November. Earthquakes are a risk in Antigua and Barbuda.
What the texts say · It is illegal to possess drugs. It is illegal to smoke in public places.
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 13.03.2026 · read 13.10.2026 (updated 13.03.2026 · read 03.10.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026 (updated 24.09.2026 · read 03.10.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is 18 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, a level close to Switzerland's; road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
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).
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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
The health system — With 2.9 physicians per 1,000 people (36% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 841 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
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.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Updated: 15 September 2026
OpenStreetMap
Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 13.03.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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.
Telephone: 999 or 911 (ambulance, fire, 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.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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English is an official language in Antigua and Barbuda: no translated phrases here.
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Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Health – editorial change
September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026No 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 13 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 19.05 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10DFAE207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 13.03 · read 13.10State Department · updated 19.05 · read 13.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 13.03 · read 13.10State Department · updated 19.05 · read 13.10
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 08.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: police 911 / 999 · ambulance 911 / 999 · fire 911 / 999
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 08.10
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 · updated 15.09 · read 13.10OMS · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 13.03 · read 13.10
2.9 physicians per 1,000 people (2017) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
10.7 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
Embassies and consulates are under Before you go › Contacts, sorted by passport.
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 08.10DFAE
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 13.03 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 13.03 · read 13.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 13.10eda.admin.ch
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to CHF 20,000, special risk CHF 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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