Antígua e Barbuda: o que saber antes da viagem
O essencial
- 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 e vistos
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.
Formulários e autorizações on-line
- ArriveAntigua ↗ obrigatório
Within 72 hours of travel; use a phone or tablet · Travellers entering or leaving through V.C. Bird International Airport
Validade do passaporte: 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.
Na fronteira podem pedir
- Keep the QR code, onward booking and funds evidence ready.
Alfândega
- Declare restricted or dutiable goods.
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: immigration.gov.ag ↗, ab.gov.ag ↗, gov.uk ↗
Dinheiro
Dinheiro e cartão são comuns. Cartões aceitos quase em todo lugar.
Apple Pay — sem dados · Google Pay — sem dados
- US dollars are widely accepted; ask which dollar a quoted price means.
- Small village shops may require cash.
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: nomad.gov.ag ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Regras e proibições
Proibido
- Camouflage clothing, including for children
- Illegal drugs
Leis que turistas violam sem saber
- Smoking in public places is illegal.
- A temporary local driving permit is required.
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: gov.uk ↗
Cultura e roupas
Religião: Christian denominations include Anglican, Catholic, Baptist, Pentecostal and Moravian churches.
Roupas: Leave camouflage items at home.
Etiqueta
- Agree an unmetered taxi fare before setting off.
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: visitantiguabarbuda.com ↗, gov.uk ↗
Clima
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Mês a mês
- janeiro: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- fevereiro: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- março: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- abril: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- maio: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- junho: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- julho: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- agosto: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- setembro: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- outubro: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- novembro: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- dezembro: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Melhor época: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: gov.uk ↗
O que levar
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
O que não levar / proibido importar
- Carrying packages for strangers
Prático
Tomadas: 110 V and 220 V supplies exist; confirm the socket and voltage with your hotel.
Água: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Trânsito: mão inglesa (esquerda)
Celular e eSIM: The government lists Inet, Flow and Digicel as mobile internet providers.
Emergência: 999 or 911
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: nomad.gov.ag ↗, chogm26.gov.ag ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
As regras de entrada mudam. Antes da viagem, consulte o site da embaixada ou do serviço de imigração do país.