Antigua and Barbuda Travel Risk Overview
Is Antigua and Barbuda safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Antigua and Barbuda scores 39/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Antigua and Barbuda Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 20 May 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Antigua and Barbuda has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 39 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 0 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Antigua and Barbuda, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Antigua and Barbuda assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Antigua and Barbuda currently maintains a moderate baseline safety risk of 39 out of 100 with a Level 1 travel advisory from the US State Department. Visitors should also note a Level 1 global dengue health notice issued by the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 08:32 UTC
How safe is Antigua and Barbuda to visit in 2026?
Antigua and Barbuda currently sits at 39/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Antigua and Barbuda with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Antigua and Barbuda, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. See the City Risk Files section below for any city-level files we have for Antigua and Barbuda — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: crime and scams (60/100) and security (31/100).
Antigua and Barbuda's score of 39 is higher than the scores of 50% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 0 |
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Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise normal precautionin Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda is generally a safe destination for travelers. Antigua and Barbuda regularly experiences h…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Antigua and Barbuda. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Editorial change
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Antigua and Barbuda’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Antigua and Barbuda set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Antigua and Barbuda High Commission in the UK. Passport validity requirements To enter Antigua and Barbuda, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Mar 13, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Antigua and Barbuda
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 8, 2026 Score Change Saint John’s risk score moved from 40 to 39 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Saint John’s risk score moved from 32 to 40 (Method change: scoring v2).
Live conditions in Antigua and Barbuda
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Antigua and Barbuda - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative in the Caribbean.
Antigua and Barbuda no longer has legislation against same-sex sexual acts. However, showing affection in public may attract unwanted and negative attention. It is uncommon for opposite or same-sex couples to show affection in public.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 13 Mar 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
It is illegal to possess drugs. There are severe penalties for all drug offences. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.
Smoking
It is illegal to smoke in public places. You may face arrest for doing so.
Laws on clothing
It is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing.
LGBT+ travellers
Attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative in the Caribbean.
Antigua and Barbuda no longer has legislation against same-sex sexual acts. However, showing affection in public may attract unwanted and negative attention. It is uncommon for opposite or same-sex couples to show affection in public.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 13 Mar 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Antigua and Barbuda’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Antigua and Barbuda set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Antigua and Barbuda High Commission in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Antigua and Barbuda, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 13 Mar 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Antigua and Barbuda as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Antigua and Barbuda. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Antigua and Barbuda
The most weather-stable two-month window for Antigua and Barbuda is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 24°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 23 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include hurricane season in June–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 11, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General emergency | 911 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Is Antigua and Barbuda safe to visit?
Antigua and Barbuda currently scores 39/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
What is the current travel advisory for Antigua and Barbuda?
Current official government advisories for Antigua and Barbuda: The US rates it Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; the UK advises: No FCDO advice against travel; Canada advises: Exercise normal security precautions.
Is Antigua and Barbuda safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. Antigua and Barbuda has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 39/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
When is the best time to visit Antigua and Barbuda?
February–March is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Antigua and Barbuda is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 24°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 23 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Antigua and Barbuda?
hurricane season: June–November.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.