Antigua y Barbuda: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- 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.
Entrada y visados
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.
Formularios y permisos en línea
- ArriveAntigua ↗ obligatorio
Within 72 hours of travel; use a phone or tablet · Travellers entering or leaving through V.C. Bird International Airport
Validez del pasaporte: 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.
En la frontera pueden pedir
- Keep the QR code, onward booking and funds evidence ready.
Aduana
- Declare restricted or dutiable goods.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: immigration.gov.ag ↗, ab.gov.ag ↗, gov.uk ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Las tarjetas se aceptan casi en todas partes.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- US dollars are widely accepted; ask which dollar a quoted price means.
- Small village shops may require cash.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: nomad.gov.ag ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Camouflage clothing, including for children
- Illegal drugs
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Smoking in public places is illegal.
- A temporary local driving permit is required.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Christian denominations include Anglican, Catholic, Baptist, Pentecostal and Moravian churches.
Ropa: Leave camouflage items at home.
Etiqueta
- Agree an unmetered taxi fare before setting off.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: visitantiguabarbuda.com ↗, gov.uk ↗
Clima
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- febrero: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- marzo: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- abril: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mayo: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- junio: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- julio: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- agosto: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- septiembre: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- octubre: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- noviembre: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- diciembre: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Mejor temporada: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Qué llevar
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Carrying packages for strangers
Práctico
Enchufes: 110 V and 220 V supplies exist; confirm the socket and voltage with your hotel.
Agua: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Circulación: por la izquierda
Móvil y eSIM: The government lists Inet, Flow and Digicel as mobile internet providers.
Emergencias: 999 or 911
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: nomad.gov.ag ↗, chogm26.gov.ag ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.