Antigua und Barbuda: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Complete ArriveAntigua for V.C. Bird International Airport. The local ministry calls it mandatory, although some foreign travel advice still calls it optional.
- Do not pack camouflage clothing; wearing it is illegal, including for children.
Einreise und Visa
Bring a passport, paid onward or return ticket and evidence of funds. Immigration determines the permitted stay. ArriveAntigua covers airport entry and departure; keep the QR code. Local immigration guidance allows visitors up to six months, while UK advice describes 90 days for British visitors; follow the period actually granted.
Online-Einreiseformulare und Genehmigungen
- ArriveAntigua ↗ Pflicht
Within 72 hours of travel; use a phone or tablet · Travellers entering or leaving through V.C. Bird International Airport
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: Local immigration requires validity beyond the return ticket date; UK advice asks for 6 months after arrival. Meet the stricter requirement or confirm with immigration.
An der Grenze kann verlangt werden
- Keep the QR code, onward booking and funds evidence ready.
Zoll
- Declare restricted or dutiable goods.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: immigration.gov.ag ↗, ab.gov.ag ↗, gov.uk ↗
Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten werden fast überall akzeptiert.
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
- US dollars are widely accepted; ask which dollar a quoted price means.
- Small village shops may require cash.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: nomad.gov.ag ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Camouflage clothing, including for children
- Illegal drugs
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Smoking in public places is illegal.
- A temporary local driving permit is required.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗
Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Christian denominations include Anglican, Catholic, Baptist, Pentecostal and Moravian churches.
Kleidung: Leave camouflage items at home.
Umgangsformen
- Agree an unmetered taxi fare before setting off.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: visitantiguabarbuda.com ↗, gov.uk ↗
Klima
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Februar: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- März: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- April: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Mai: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Juni: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Juli: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- August: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- September: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Oktober: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- November: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Dezember: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Beste Reisezeit: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗
Was einpacken
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Carrying packages for strangers
Praktisches
Steckdosen: 110 V and 220 V supplies exist; confirm the socket and voltage with your hotel.
Wasser: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Verkehr: Linksverkehr
Mobilfunk und eSIM: The government lists Inet, Flow and Digicel as mobile internet providers.
Notruf: 999 or 911
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: nomad.gov.ag ↗, chogm26.gov.ag ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.