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Fast Facts

Antigua and Barbuda Entry requirements

• Canadians require a passport to visit Antigua and Barbuda, valid for at least 6 months beyond expected departure date from Antigua and Barbuda.
• Tourist visa not required.
• Policy is subject to change and is traveler’s responsibility to check for most up to date requirements.

Hotel Check In and Out times in Antigua and Barbuda

• Hotels check time is usually 3:00pm
• Hotel check out time is usually 11:00am

Medical Emergency contact in Antigua and Barbuda

• Mount St. John’s Hospital

Banking hours in Antigua and Barbuda

• Monday – Thursday 8:00am to 2:00pm
• Friday – 8:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Currency in Antigua and Barbuda

• Eastern Caribbean dollar, US dollars are widely accepted, Canadian dollars can be exchange at banks
• Credit Cards accepted in Antigua and Barbuda
• VISA, Amex and MasterCard are accepted

Language in Antigua and Barbuda

• English

Tipping in Antigua and Barbuda

• Restaurants add a service charge of 10% that covers gratuities, Tipping is at clients discretion. Government tax of 15% is added to all restaurant bills.

Sightseeing in Antigua and Barbuda

• Stingray City Antigua Swim
• Rainforest Hiking
• Snorkeling tours
• Scuba Diving
• Yacht Sailing
• Zip Line
• Nelsons Dock Yard
• Eco Kayak Tour Sunset Cruise

Drinking Water in Antigua and Barbuda

• Tap water is safe to drink

Electricity Antigua and Barbuda

• Most hotels operate on a 110 V however some hotels operate on 220V

Weddings in Antigua

Welcome to the island of Antigua

There is no waiting time in order to obtain a special licence.

The petition for a special licence must be accompanied by a fee of US$150.00/EC$405.00. There is a registration fee of US$37.00/EC$100.00 and a certified copy of the marriage certificate costs US$10.00/EC$27.00. You will need:

1. Valid passport
2. Proof of status
   • single a declaration is signed within Antigua and Barbuda.
   • Divorced original Decree Absolute which includes the seal of the Court issuing the Decree or a certified copy of Decree Absolute which includes the seal of the issuing Court.
   • (Widow/widower) Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate of husband/wife.
3. Application form filled out and signed at the Ministry of Legal Affairs on Queen Elizabeth Highway.
4. Both applicants must be over the age of 18 years. If under; then written parental consent must be obtained.
5. Both parties must be present at the time of the application.

Ordinary Licence

One of the parties must be resident in Antigua & Barbuda for a period of 15 days immediately preceding the date of the application for the licence. The application for an ordinary licence must be accompanied by a fee of US$40/EX$100.00 There is a registration of US$37.00/EC$100.00. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs US$10.00/EC$27.00. You will need:

1. Valid passport
2. Proof of status
   • Single a declaration is signed within Antigua and Barbuda.
   • Divorced original Decree Absolute which includes the seal of the Court issuing the Decree of certified copy of Decree Absolute which includes the seal of the issuing Court.
   • (Widow/widower) Marriage Certificate and Death certificate of husband/wife.
3. Application form filled out and signed at the Ministry of Legal Affairs on Queen Elizabeth Highway.
4. Both applicants must be over the age of 18 years. If under; then written parental consent must be obtained.
5. Both parties must be present at the time of the application. For further information please contact the Ministry of Legal Affairs, Tel: 562 0381

Information is subject to change

You must contact the tourist board or consulate to verify these requirements.