ENTRY /EXIT REQUIREMENTS:

Valid or expired U.S. passports are accepted. Otherwise, a certified birth certificate and picture identification, i.e., a driver’s license, are required of U.S. citizens. Immigration officials are strict about getting exact information about where visitors are staying, and will sometimes request to see a return ticket. There is no fee for entering the country, but there is a departure tax. U.S. citizens entering with documents other than U.S. passports should take special care in securing those documents while traveling. Travelers will not be allowed to return to the United States without sufficient evidence of identification and U.S. citizenship, and it can be time-consuming and difficult to acquire new proof of citizenship to facilitate return travel.

In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have initiated procedures at entry/exit points. These often include requiring documentary evidence of relationship and permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present. Having such documentation on hand, even if not required, may facilitate entry/departure.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS: Antigua and Barbuda customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from Antigua and Barbuda of items such as firearms, agricultural products, and unprescribed drugs. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda in Washington or one of Antigua and Barbuda ’s consulates in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements.