Customs Rules
Import regulations::
Free import by passengers of 18 years and over:
1. 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 1/2 lb. of tobacco;
2. 1 imperial quart of wine or spirits.
Crew members customs regulations::
Same regulations as for passengers apply.
Pets::
Only pets (cats and dogs) with an Official (government issued) Health Certificate and Import License will be accepted. Requirements to obtain such a license depend on country of departure and can be obtained from the “Veterinary and Livestock Division” in Antigua at: vld@ab.gov.ag. Tel: (268)460-1759, Fax: (268)462-6104.
WARNING: Non-compliance with regulations will result in the animal being returned, or confiscated and destroyed.
Baggage Clearance regulations::
Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry, which is always on Antigua.
Exempt are:
Airport Embarkation Tax
Embarkation Tax is levied on passengers leaving Antigua and Barbuda:
1. Nationals of Antigua and Barbuda: XCD 25.- or equivalent in USD;
2. Nationals of Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, USA: XCD 35.- or equivalent in USD;
3. All other nationals: XCD 50.- or equivalent in USD.
Place of payment: Airport of departure at Antigua and Barbuda.
Exempt:
1. Children under 16 years of age and infants.
2. Transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours.
3. Government officials of Antigua and Barbuda.
4. Representatives of the United Nations, their wives and children under 12 years.
5. Officials of airline or steamship companies travelling on company business.
6. Members of the armed forces of any country travelling on duty.
7. Holders of diplomatic passports.
8. Crew members.
Currency rules
Currency Import regulations:
Same regulations as for export apply.
Currency Export regulations:
Local currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). An unlimited amount of local and foreign currencies provided a declaration is made upon arrival.