Yes, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda opened it borders.

There are many direct flight options to get to Antigua from the USA, UK, Canada, and other Caribbean islands.

Before you plan your trip, see our Travel Resources page to see if you need a Visa. Then, visit the Visa application website for information on electronic submission for Antigua & Barbuda Visas.

The purchase of medical insurance is at the passenger’s discretion.

.Travel Advisory March 17, 2022,

Passengers arriving for medical treatment/procedures must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR taken within seven (7) days of their flight. They also must comply with Ministry of Health Guidelines for the Transfer of Patients into Antigua and Barbuda, to include:

• A letter of Request for Medical Transfer from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the originating country to the CMO of Antigua and Barbuda who is also the Quarantine Authority.
• A medical report detailing patient’s condition, treatment required and the urgency of the situation.
•  A Letter of Acceptance from the receiving institution stating that the patient has been accepted for care, together with the name of the physician who will be managing the patient.
•  The intended address in Antigua and Barbuda, together with the name and telephone number of a contact person if available.

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Presently, all arriving passengers or the head of a family will need to complete a health declaration form issued on your flight, to be shared with Port Health Authorities.

PLEASE NOTE COMPLETING THE PREVIOUSLY LISTED TRAVELLER/PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION FORM IS NO LONGER REQUIRED AHEAD OF ARRIVAL. THE FORM WHICH IS FREE OF CHARGE IS COMPLETED ON ARRIVING AT THE V.C. BIRD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

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A series of assessments will be undertaken by the Quarantine Authority or an authorized health officer, including interviews based on the completed Health Declaration Form, temperature checks and the intended place of stay to determine if persons should be tested on arrival.

Passengers who arrive without COVID 19 test results or with incorrect COVID test results will be charged the cost of administering the required RT PCR test. The fee is US$100.00; however, if you are asked to do a test for our own additional screening, you will not be charged.

Passengers who knowingly present false declarations of COVID-19 negative tests or vaccination on arrival will be fined according to the laws of Antigua and Barbuda.

The average turnaround time for results is 48 hours. Note that results can take up to 96 hours.

Depending on the health screening results, you may be asked to await your test results at the port of entry, or you may be notified of the results the following day at your place of stay. The Ministry of Health has indicated that results will be issued in approximately 48 hours, but can take as long as 96 hours.

Arriving passengers who test positive for Covid-19 will be isolated as determined by the Ministry of Health Officials.

Yes. Please check with your cruise provider for details on protocols. 

For Yachting Entry and Clearance Protocols please click here.

The maximum number of guests allowed for destination weddings in Antigua and Barbuda is determined by the size of the venue.

Events hosted at beaches, villas and speciality restaurants, are required to follow the on-island protocols.

Passengers who arrive without COVID 19 test results or with incorrect COVID test results will be charged the cost of administering the required RT PCR test. The fee is US$100.00; however, if you are asked to do a test for our own additional screening, you will not be charged.

Passengers who knowingly present false declarations of COVID-19 negative tests or vaccination on arrival will be fined according to the laws of Antigua and Barbuda.

Arriving passengers who test positive for Covid-19 will be isolated as determined by the Ministry of Health Officials.

Once the airlines are aware that the passenger is suffering from any infectious disease, they cannot accept you on flights.

• AstraZeneca (SK Bioscience)
• AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria)
• Covishield
• Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)
• Moderna (Spikevax)
• Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty)
• Sinopharm
• Sinovac
• Sputnik V

Yes, however they must abide by all public health protocols (wearing of masks, physical distancing, and hygiene practices) in place for COVID-19 risk reduction as stipulated by the Quarantine Authority as it relates to tours, renting of cars, visiting restaurants, going to the beach etc.

Authorized certified ground transportation providers operate outside of the V.C. Bird International Airport Arrivals Terminal. Transportation arrangements can also be made with car rentals or family and friends.  

All guests travelling to Antigua and Barbuda on vacation are required to stay at a certified accommodation property. If on arrival a guest cannot provide proof of stay at a certified property, the guest will be required to make alternate arrangements at an approved property. If not, the guest will be required to quarantine at a government facility. You will find a comprehensive listing of certified accommodations HERE.

All certified accommodations listed have undergone inspection by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Tourism.

Visitors can view the Hotel Reopening Dates which provides information on other hotel re-openings.

All Certified accommodations will be adhering to standards required by the Central Board of Health and the Ministry of Tourism.  No activities deemed high-risk will be permitted, and there will be additional focus on sanitization, and the utilization of contactless technology.

Temperature checks may be given upon arrival.

The Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association has produced Health and Safety Guidelines for hotels, which can be viewed here.

Mask wearing is optional but actively encouraged throughout Antigua and Barbuda.

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Yes, you can travel to Barbuda and will be asked to follow protocols as provided by health officials.

Yes, land-based and water-based excursions have resumed operations, and are required to abide by Covid-19 protocols.

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Yes, provided established protocols are adhered to.

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Mask wearing is optional but actively encouraged throughout Antigua and Barbuda.

Should you feel as if you are showing signs of Covid-19, please contact the Covid-19 Hotline at (268) 462-6843 immediately, where a member of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda’s medical team will take your call.  Please follow their instructions after the call.  If you are at a hotel, please inform a member of your hotel team, who will advise you on your next steps.

A limited number of doors will be used for exit from and entry into the terminal and these will be manned by airport personnel to ensure adherence to protocols.

Only travellers and employees will be allowed entry into the terminal. For the time being, please say your farewells at home.

Mask wearing policy will be strictly enforced.

Travellers are being encouraged to make use of online check-in.   

Sneeze guards have been installed at varying points of contact with travellers.

Airlines have adopted their own set of protocols and travellers are being encouraged to adhere to their procedures.

Travellers who test positive assuming there are no symptoms should wait a period of 10 – 14 days before re-testing as mandated by public health. Travellers with symptoms should wait until the end of the displayed symptoms.