Travel advice for Antigua and Barbuda

Exercise increased caution, although crime is generally low, because tourists may be targeted by petty crime and violent crimes such as murder, armed robbery and sexual assault have occurred. Health care is limited, and dengue, Zika, chikungunya, typhus and HIV/AIDS are risks. Take care on variable roads, avoid remote beaches, monitor hurricanes and earthquakes, and note severe drug penalties and the ban on face coverings.

Exercise normal precautions, but avoid remote areas, including beaches, after dark. Do not carry large amounts of cash or valuables, and keep only copies of important documents. Armed robbery of anchored or coastal ships and occasional piracy occur in the eastern Caribbean, while demonstrations can turn violent. Antigua and Barbuda are in the Caribbean hurricane zone; take comprehensive travel insurance because hospital treatment may be costly.

Exercise normal security precautions in Antigua and Barbuda because petty crime, violent crime, demonstrations, fraud, and unsafe coastal waters can occur. Avoid isolated areas and going out after dark, respect warning flags and local instructions, and use extra caution around ATMs. In Barbuda, few roads are paved, while drownings have occurred at Devil’s Bridge.

Use normal precautions and consult other countries' travel information because Estonia has no representation in Antigua and Barbuda. Follow local authorities' instructions if a hurricane approaches during the June to November hurricane season. Estonian citizens may enter visa free for up to 90 days within 180 days. Consular assistance is extremely difficult to obtain because other EU member states also have no representations.

Germany advises normal precautions for Antigua and Barbuda.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Antigua and Barbuda.

Exercise normal precautions in Antigua and Barbuda, although violent crime occurs around hotels and tourist sites. Travel in groups, avoid deserted areas and solo walks after dark, and protect valuables and documents. From June to November, monitor hurricane forecasts and warnings because storms may bring winds, flooding and landslides. Use official taxis, avoid overcrowded buses and trucks, and drink mineral water rather than tap water; dengue fever and Zika occur.

Take normal precautions in Antigua and Barbuda, recognising the minimal threat of terrorism and relatively low crime. Drive carefully because major roads may be poorly maintained and have wandering animals or slow heavy equipment, and swim with care because currents can be strong and some beaches lack lifeguards. Monitor hurricanes during the Atlantic season and consider whether travel is necessary. Follow Zika guidance if pregnant, trying to conceive or immunocompromised.

Japan advises normal precautions for Antigua and Barbuda.

Take normal precautions against pickpocketing and theft, especially in crowded places, and buy insurance covering hospital care and possible repatriation because healthcare is limited. Drugs, including soft drugs, are prohibited and penalties are severe, while public smoking and camouflage clothing are banned. LGBTQ+ travellers may face discrimination and aggression. Hurricanes from June to November may cause flooding, mudflows and impassable roads, so follow local authorities' instructions.

Exercise normal precautions in Antigua and Barbuda: be alert for theft, avoid carrying large amounts of cash or wearing jewellery, use official taxis, and hire reputable operators and guides. Pack your own luggage, do not accept gifts, and note that drug offences carry heavy penalties and camouflage-pattern clothing or items are illegal. Consult a doctor about vaccinations, buy comprehensive insurance, and follow local authorities’ advice during the June-to-November hurricane season.

Take normal precautions when visiting Antigua and Barbuda. You may stay up to 90 days without a visa if your passport is valid for six months after arrival. Violent crime includes murder, armed robbery and sexual assault; avoid isolated beaches after dark, use licensed taxis and take care around large gatherings and festivals. Terrorism cannot be ruled out, and medical care may be expensive, so arrange suitable insurance.

Exercise normal precautions in Antigua and Barbuda. The country is generally a safe destination for travellers, but hurricanes regularly affect it, so prepare for weather and natural-disaster risks.