ENTERING, EXITING AND STAYING IN ANTIGUA

AIRPORT, IMMIGRATION, CUSTOMS, VISAS, DUTY FREE


V.C. BIRD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

As well as receiving daily international flights from the US and UK - VC Bird Airport is a hub for onward travel to other island destinations, with 3 local small plane operators flying in and out daily. The closest islands are Barbuda, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Martin and Dominica.

You can also take day tours to neighbouring islands either by small propeller plane or by helicoter. Many tour companies offer this service.

The official website can be found at www.vcbia.com

FACILITIES

Facilities at VC Bird International Airport include a restaurant, tourism information desk, taxi stand and car rental agencies. The departure lounge has a second Big Banana Bar, and duty free shopping - from CD's, perfume and gifts to jewellery.


TOILET FACILITIES

Can be found in the following places:

  • Departure lounge
  • Arrivals lounge - but only before you have cleared customes. Once you are through and waiting for baggage and to go through the final customs check there are no toilets.
  • Outside - close to the departure gate


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Visitors to Antigua and Barbuda require a valid passport, a return or onward ticket, confirmation of accommodation throughout the stay and sufficient funds for the duration of the stay. On arrival, the immigration officer must be satisfied that your reason for visiting Antigua and Barbuda is legitimate.


PASSPORTS & IMMIGRATION

U.S., Canadian, U.K. and passport holders of other European Union country nationals require proof of citizenship - a valid passport, original or certified birth certificate. Other nationalities should contact the nearest tourst office for entry requirements.

If you arrived in Antigua by sea and wish to depart by air, along with your ongoing ticket, you must have an official sign-off letter from the Skipper, releasing you to do so.


VISA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

As this changes you can check out the latest information on this link including documentation requirements and payments.
http://www.antigua-barbuda.com/travel_tourism/information/passport_visa.asp


CRUISE SHIP VISITORS

Cruise ship visitors who would normally require a visa would not require one provided that they arrive in Antigua and Barbuda in the morning and depart the same evening.


DEPARTURE TAX

Departure tax is now included in all tickets and therefore there are no additional fees when leaving Antigua.


DUTY FREE ALLOWANCES


The duty free allowance is as follows: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco, 1 litre wine or spirits, 170ml (6ozs) perfume. Weapons of war and unprescribed drugs are prohibited.
 

IMMIGRATION APPOINTMENTS

For general enquiries, please call Immigration at +1 (268) 562-1387 or +1 (268) 562-1389, or email inquiries@immigration.gov.ag.

For citizenship interview appointments or queries please call +1 (268) 562-5584 or email citizenship@immigration.gov.ag
*This appointment follows the initial interview with the Citizenship and Passport Office on Queen Elizabeth Highway.

For all other appointments please call +1 (268) 562-7883 or email appointment@immigration.gov.ag.

*Appointments must be made at least two weeks prior to the expiration of one’s existing status.  Work Permit holders should seek to renew their work permit at least six weeks prior to the expiration of their current work permits.

Appointments by telephone may be made during the hours of 9 am and 3 pm, Mondays to Thursdays, and on Fridays from 9 am to 2 pm. The office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. For more information please visit here.
 

 


 
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