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US State Dept Travel Advisory

The US State Department currently recommends US citizens exercise normal precautions in Antigua and Barbuda.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html

Passport/Visa Requirements

For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html

US Embassy/Consulate

US does not have an embassy in Antigua and Barbuda; the US Ambassador to Barbados is accredited to Antigua and Barbuda; US citizens may call US Dept of State (202)-501-4444 for emergencies; alternate contact is the US Embassy in Barbados [1] (246) 227-4000; US Embassy in Bridgetown, Wildey Business Park, St. Michael BB 14006, Barbados, WI

LGBTQIA+ Travelers

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations.html

Telephone Code

268

Local Emergency Phone

999, 911

Vaccinations

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Antigua and Barbuda: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, influenza, and COVID-19.

http://www.who.int/

Climate

Tropical maritime; little seasonal temperature variation

Currency (Code)

Eastern Caribbean dollars (XCD)

Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)

230 V / 60 Hz / plug types(s): A, B

Plug Type APlug Type B

Major Languages

English (official), Antiguan creole

Major Religions

Protestant, Roman Catholic, other

Time Difference

UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

Potable Water

Opt for bottled water

International Driving Permit

Suggested; additionally, traveler will need to present their US driver's license & IDP to local police to pay a special registration fee

Road Driving Side

Left

Tourist Destinations

17-Mile Beach; Nelson's Dockyard National Park; Dickenson Bay; Saint John's; Indian Town National Park (includes Devil's Bridge); Museum of Antigua and Barbuda

Major Sports

Soccer, cricket

Cultural Practices

Greet people when entering a shop or business; otherwise expect slow service or you might be ignored.

Tipping Guidelines

If the service charge is not automatically added to the bill, tip 10 - 15% in restaurants. Tip bellhops $1-2 (USD) per bag and the same per day for housekeeping. Taxi drivers 10-15% of the fare.

Souvenirs

Lavender jade/precious-gem jewelry, pottery, woven baskets, scrimshaw art, rum

Traditional Cuisine

Fungee — a cornmeal breadball or patty eaten with vegetable mash and a sauce made from tomatoes, garlic, and salted codfish


Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.

World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.

US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.

To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)

How to get help in an emergency? 
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444


Page last updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2024