Coronavirus travel health
Check the latest information on risk from COVID-19 for Antigua and Barbuda on the TravelHealthPro website
See the TravelHealthPro website for further advice on travel abroad and reducing spread of respiratory viruses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
International travel
British Airways will operate its last flights to/from Antigua and London on 11 November and plan to resume their schedule on 11 December. You should contact British Airways for further information on +44 (0) 203 2500145 or +1877 767 7970 or contact your travel agent.
Entry and borders
See Entry requirements to find out what you will need to do when you arrive in Antigua and Barbuda.
Travel in Antigua and Barbuda
For information on entering Antigua and Barbuda, see Entry Requirements
A State of Emergency is in place until 31 December. Under these measures:
- all persons must remain in their accommodation from 11pm to 5am each day unless seeking urgent medical attention
- face masks must be worn in any public place and must be worn for entry in to any supermarket or market
- face masks must cover nose and mouth, leave eyes, forehead, and ears visible, and cannot be worn at the same time as head coverings or dark glasses
- bars, gyms and in-house dining at restaurants that have passed government inspection are permitted to operate
- retailers such as food and clothes shops, pharmacies, and hardware stores are allowed to operate between 05:00 and 21:00
- public-facing government offices have restricted opening hours and visitors
- beaches are open between 5am and 7pm for exercise or relaxation only. During these hours picnics, music, drinking alcohol, and parties are prohibited. See Safety and Security – ‘Swimming’ for more information
- no more than two people may travel in a motor vehicle at any one time if they are not of the same household. Members of the same household comprising more than two people may travel together in the same vehicle. Face masks must be worn in motor vehicles when there is more than one occupant
- people may undertake exercise in open fields, at the side of roads, and play golf or tennis between 05:00 and 21:00 each day. They may be accompanied by members of their household, or by one other person if they are not of their household. All must observe a distance of six feet and wear face masks
- private parties and social events such as banquets which host more than one household are prohibited
- Wedding, funeral, baptism and church services may take place providing all participants observe distances of six feet and wear a face mask
- social clubs and associations are permitted to convene providing social distancing measures and wearing of face masks is adhered to.
Failure to comply with the State of Emergency regulations will result in either a fine of up to XCD10,000 and/or six months imprisonment.
The Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Medical Service are asking the public to call the COVID-19 inquiries hotline on (+1 268) 462 6843 if they suspect they might have contracted the virus, been exposed to or any other matters relating to the virus. The public are asked to call the hotline and not visit a healthcare facility unless instructed to.
Healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda
For contact details for English speaking doctors visit our list of healthcare providers.
Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health
View Health for further details on healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda.
See also the guidance on healthcare if you’re waiting to return to the UK.
Finance
For information on financial support you can access whilst abroad, visit our financial assistance guidance.
Returning to the UK
When you return, you must follow the rules for entering the UK.
Help and support
If you need urgent consular assistance, contact the British High Commission in Bridgetown (+ 1 246 430 7800 and select option 2 for consular services) which is available 24/7. Alternatively complete the webform. If you are outside Antigua and Barbuda you can call the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London on +44 (0)207 7008 5000.
Further information
You should follow the advice of local authorities, including local measures to help minimise your risk of exposure to coronavirus. The Government of Antigua and Barbuda post updates via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
