Antigua and Barbuda Local Customs

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

All visitors need a valid passport and a round-trip or onward ticket for entry into..

Travel Health

Vaccinations recommended for travel to Antigua and Barbuda are Hepatitis A and Tetanus..

Local Currency

The official currency of Antigua and Barbuda is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$). Notes..

Weather

Antigua and Barbuda experience a lovely tropical climate throughout the year with very..

Local Customs

The people of Antigua and Barbuda are warm, friendly and welcoming. As you would expect..

Languages

The official language of Antigua and Barbuda is English with other local dialects being..

Transport Options

The international airport for Antigua and Barbuda is the VC Bird International (ANU)..

Travel Tips

Casual attire is typical in Antigua and Barbuda unless it is specifically requested for..

Local Food

The cuisine on the islands includes a variety of seafood, especially lobster and red..

Local Timezones

Antigua & Barbuda Standard Time is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-4) and both..

Dutyfree Limits

The following items may be imported into Antigua & Barbuda without incurring customs..

Local Customs

The people of Antigua and Barbuda are warm, friendly and welcoming. As you would expect with this beautiful Caribbean lifestyle the people are relaxed and laid back.

It is usual to tip 10-15% on the islands with some restaurants and hotels already adding a 10% gratuity. Taxi drivers will also expect around 10-15% tip and porters and bellhops will expect around 50 cents per bag. When staying on the islands there is also an additional room tax of 8.5%.

Approximately 45% of the population of Antigua and Barbuda belong to the Anglican Church and approximately 42% belong to other Christian groups, and about 8 percent belong to the Roman Catholic.

As the people of Antigua and Barbuda are very friendly and respectable they expect the same courteous manner in return. Smiling and saying please, thank you and good bye will be gratefully acknowledged. Beachwear should only be worn at the beach and do not wear camouflage clothing as this is only reserved for the military and will cause offense.