America > Antigua and Barbuda: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 9 106
Active cases: 6
Recovered: 8 954
Deaths: 146
Vaccination count: 64 29
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Not required
Masks are recommended
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Antigua and Barbuda has opened its borders for travelers.
The protocols implemented are as follows:
1. All COVID-19 restrictions are to be lifted for arriving passengers by air.
2. COVID-19 restrictions are also lifted for persons arriving by yacht or ferry services. However, all marine pleasure craft and ferry services entering the waters of Antigua and Barbuda should contact the Antigua Port Authority, using VHF Channel 16, at least six (6) hours prior to arrival. Instructions will be given to guide the crafts to either the Nevis Street Pier or English/Falmouth Harbours, Jolly Harbour, or another holding area.
3. Passengers arriving aboard cruise ships are subject to the protocols enforced by the cruise lines until such time as the cruise lines themselves alter their protocols.
4. Visitors are required to observe all protocols as stipulated by the management businesses such as offices, banks, hotels, restaurants and excursions for the duration of their trip.
5. The wearing of face masks and social/physical distancing protocols in public spaces is actively encouraged throughout Antigua and Barbuda, especially wherever there are gatherings of significant numbers of people e.g., in ports, supermarkets, bars and clubs.
6. Arriving passengers with symptoms of COVID-l9 may be isolated as determined by the Health Authorities.
More details here https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/travel-advisory/
Tests: Not required
Quarantine: Depends
Arriving passengers with symptoms of COVID-l9 may be isolated as determined by the Health Authorities.
Information updated on 2023-03-08.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: No
As of April 15, authorities in Antigua and Barbuda have updated some COVID-19-related domestic measures. Authorities have lifted all proof of vaccination requirements to enter restaurants and bars, including indoor services. All time restrictions for beaches have been lifted. The limit of 10 persons for public gatherings has also been lifted but social distancing requirements remain in place. Travel measures remain largely unchanged.
Mask use
Masks are recommended
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
No restriction
Restaurants and bars: Fully Open
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
