COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Antigua & Barbuda (7 December Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• Transit is allowed. All arrivals, including transiting passengers, must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate issued no more than seven days prior to their flight. Children 12 and under are exempt from this requirement.

• Transiting passengers/crew members who need an overnight stay must proceed to a government-designated space or hotel to await departure.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• Travellers may be required to undergo testing for COVID-19 on arrival or at their hotel or place of lodging. Visitors may be required to pay for this testing.

• All arriving passengers will have a medical screening and a temperature check performed on arrival at each port of entry.

• Entrants by sea are subject to assessment for symptoms through a series of checks.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test certificates obtained outside of Antigua and Barbuda are accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• All arrivals by air must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate issued no more than seven days prior to their flight. Children 12 and under are exempt from this requirement.

• Passengers arriving by sea are not required to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test but must enter via Nevis Street Pier in St John’s and follow the screening and quarantine instructions of Port Health.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Travellers will be monitored for 14 days on arrival and may be subject to a quarantine period.

• Arrivals by sea are subject to a 14-day quarantine according to guidelines issued by Port Health authorities.

Insurance required?

• No

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

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All incoming passengers must complete a health declaration form.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• The V.C. Bird Airport is open for international and regional travel.

• All passengers are required to wear a face mask when they land.

• LIAT Airlines resumed commercial services five days per week to Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Vincent and Grenadines.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Antigua & Barbuda borders have reopened.

• Port authorities allow cargo vessels, ferry services, and pleasure craft to dock at Nevis Street Pier, subject to the health guidelines and regulations.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• A curfew is in effect from 23:00 until 05:00 (local time).

• Authorities have extended the State of Emergency until 31 December.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• The government has restricted opening hours and the number of visitors at government offices that deal face-to-face with the public.

• Face-coverings that cover the nose and mouth are mandatory in any public place, on public transportation, and for entry into markets or supermarkets. A face mask cannot be worn at the same time as head coverings or dark glasses.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Only two passengers are allowed in private vehicles unless all passengers are from the same family and household.

• Tourists can rent cars from certified providers.

• If you are a visitor to Antigua, travel to Barbuda is not allowed within 14 days of arrival.

• Commercial passengers transport vehicles are permitted to operate with limited seating capacity.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Businesses with approved safety protocols are open.

• Shops including food, clothes, pharmacies, and hardware stores from 05:00 until 21:00 (local time).

Accommodations open?

• Yes, with exceptions

• A limited number of accommodations are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes, with exceptions

• In-house dining at restaurants that have passed government inspection is allowed.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Bars that have passed government inspection are allowed to operate.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Public beaches are allowed to open seven days a week from 06:00 to 19:00 (local time).

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Personal care services are open.

Places of worship open?

• No

• Places of worship are closed.

Events allowed?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Weddings, funerals, and baptisms may take place but with no more than 25 participants and with everyone keeping a distance of six feet and wearing face masks.

• Private parties and social events hosting more than one household are prohibited.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face-coverings that cover the nose and mouth are mandatory in any public place, on public transportation, and for entry into markets or supermarkets. A face mask cannot be worn at the same time as head coverings or dark glasses.

Other Restrictions

• Activities such as cycling, jogging, running, tennis, and swimming are allowed from 06:00 to 21:00 (local time).

Consigli

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.