Border radar — entry requirement updates

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

us-visa

Before: Travellers who need a visa but hold a valid US, Canadian, UK or Schengen visa or residence card can get a single-entry Tourist Visa-on-Arrival for up to 30 days, for USD 100 per passenger (children included). It is for tourism or visiting friends and relatives only, cannot be extended or converted except on medical grounds, and requires a passport valid for six months, a return ticket and enough money for the stay.
After: The Immigration Department says holders of a valid US, Canadian, UK or Schengen visa or residence card may be granted a single-entry Tourist Visa-on-Arrival for a stay of up to 30 days, for USD 100 per passenger (including children). It is for tourist visits or casual visits to friends or relatives only, is non-extendable and non-convertible except in medical cases with the Chief Immigration Officer's approval, and requires a passport with at least six months' validity, a return ticket and sufficient money for the stay.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

feeNotes

Before: For non-CARICOM nationals, for up to 3 months, plus a non-refundable processing fee of XCD 50; CARICOM nationals pay XCD 75 for up to 3 months. The department's extensions page lists an application fee of $300.00 for non-CARICOM and $150.00 for CARICOM nationals without naming the currency, and says the fee is a processing fee only and does not mean an extension will be granted. The application must be filed before the entry endorsement expires, and the applicant must appear in person.
After: The department's fee page lists XCD 150 for an extension of time of up to 3 months for non-CARICOM nationals and XCD 75 for CARICOM nationals, and a non-refundable processing fee of XCD 50. Its extensions page lists an application fee of $300.00 for non-CARICOM and $150.00 for CARICOM nationals without naming the currency, and says the fee is a processing fee only and does not imply that an extension will be granted. The extension must be filed before the entry endorsement expires, and the applicant must appear personally.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

feeNotes

Before: Per passenger, children included, payable on arrival (or the equivalent in Eastern Caribbean dollars). Only for travellers who hold a valid US, Canadian, UK or Schengen visa or residence card; not available to diplomatic or official passport holders.
After: Per passenger (including children), charged on arrival, or the equivalent in Eastern Caribbean currency. For holders of a valid US, Canadian, UK or Schengen visa or residence card; not applicable to holders of diplomatic or official passports.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

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Before: Canada's travel advice says it is an offence to wear camouflage clothing or to carry or import items made from camouflage material; items are confiscated and offenders can be fined or jailed.
After: Canada's travel advice says wearing camouflage clothing is prohibited, that it is also an offence to carry or import items made of camouflage material, and that offenders can expect their items to be confiscated and fines or jail sentences.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

currencyLimits

Before: On arrival you must declare cash, cheques or money orders worth more than USD 10,000 or the equivalent in other currencies, according to Canada's travel advice. No Antiguan government page we could read states the threshold.
After: Canada's travel advice says that upon arrival you must declare if you carry more than USD 10,000 or the equivalent in other currencies in cash, cheques or money orders. No Antiguan government page we could read states the threshold.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

proofOfFunds

Before: The Immigration Department says visa-exempt visitors must be able to produce evidence of their ability to maintain themselves in Antigua and Barbuda, alongside an onward or return ticket and confirmed accommodation. No fixed amount is published.
After: The Immigration Department says visa-exempt visitors must be able to produce evidence of their ability to maintain themselves in Antigua and Barbuda, alongside an onward or return ticket and confirmation of accommodation. No official source we could read states an amount.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

travelInsurance

Before: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Antigua and Barbuda. The UK government tells British travellers to check they have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.
After: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Antigua and Barbuda. The UK government tells travellers to check before they travel that they have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

yellow-fever

Before: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged one year and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, including after more than 12 hours' transit through an airport in one. WHO's risk list includes Trinidad and Tobago.
After: WHO lists Antigua and Barbuda as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged one year and over arriving from countries determined by WHO to be at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country. WHO's list of those countries includes Trinidad and Tobago.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

passportValidity

Before: Your passport must be valid beyond the date of your return ticket. Visa applicants need a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date they intend to enter.
After: The Immigration Department says a visitor's passport must be valid beyond the date of their return ticket. For an eVisa application it asks for a travel document valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

us-dollars

Before: Canada's travel advice says US dollars are widely accepted. The UK Foreign Office says taxis are not metered and fares are set by zone: agree the fare in local currency before you set off.
After: Canada's travel advice says U.S. dollars are widely accepted. The UK Foreign Office says taxis are not metered and standard fares are set by zones, and tells travellers to agree the fare in local currency with the driver before setting off.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

hurricane-season

Before: Canada's travel advice says the hurricane season runs from early June to the end of November, and that even small tropical storms can quickly become major hurricanes.
After: Canada's travel advice says the hurricane season is from early June to the end of November, and that during this period even small tropical storms can quickly develop into major hurricanes.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

local-driving-permit

Before: Canada's travel advice says an International Driving Permit is not recognized; you need a temporary local driver's licence, bought on presentation of your home licence. The UK Foreign Office says car hire companies usually help, or you can get one from the Transport Board or a police station. Traffic drives on the left.
After: Canada's travel advice says the International Driving Permit is not recognized in Antigua and Barbuda and that you must bring your Canadian driver's licence to purchase a temporary local driver's licence; it says traffic drives on the left. The UK Foreign Office says your car hire company will usually help with the temporary licence, or it can be obtained at the Transport Board or local police stations.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

work-remotely

Before: Not through the Nomad Digital Residence: its official website (nomad.gov.ag) now states that the programme has ended.
After: (deleted)

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

return-ticket

Before: Yes, if you do not need a visa: the Immigration Department says visa-exempt visitors must have an onward or return ticket and confirmation of accommodation, and be able to produce evidence that they can maintain themselves. Holders of the Tourist Visa-on-Arrival must also have a return ticket.
After: Yes. The Immigration Department says a visitor must be in possession of a paid return ticket or a ticket to their next destination outside Antigua and Barbuda, and that visa-exempt visitors must have an onward or return ticket and confirmation of accommodation and be able to produce evidence of their ability to maintain themselves. Holders of the Tourist Visa-on-Arrival must also have a return ticket.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

passport-validity

Before: The Immigration Department says your passport must be valid beyond the date of your return ticket. For the Tourist Visa-on-Arrival it asks for six months' validity.
After: The Immigration Department says a visitor's passport must be valid beyond the date of their return ticket. For the Tourist Visa-on-Arrival it requires a passport with at least six months' validity, and for an eVisa application a travel document valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

how-long-can-i-stay

Before: The Immigration Department says visitors may be granted permission to land for up to six months, and visa-exempt visitors may stay as long as their business takes within that limit. An extension is applied for in person at the Immigration Department, for a fee, before the entry endorsement expires; the department's extensions page says an extension of stay is for up to three months, while its entry-requirements page says the period may be extended for further periods not exceeding six months.
After: The Immigration Department says visitors may be granted permission to land for up to six months, and that visa-exempt visitors may stay as long as their business takes, provided the stay is no longer than six months. An extension of stay must be filed before the entry endorsement expires, the applicant must appear personally, and an application fee is charged; the department's extensions page says an extension of stay is for up to three months, while its entry-requirements page says the period may be extended for further periods not exceeding six months upon application to the Chief Immigration Officer.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

do-i-need-a-visa

Before: Antigua and Barbuda waives visas for citizens of the countries and territories on the Immigration Department's visa-exemption list, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the EU; the department says they may stay as long as their business takes, up to six months. Everyone else needs a visitor visa before traveling, applied for online through the Immigration Department’s eVisa system or at an Antigua and Barbuda mission. Travellers who hold a valid US, Canadian, UK or Schengen visa or residence card can instead buy a 30-day Tourist Visa-on-Arrival for USD 100.
After: Antigua and Barbuda's Immigration Department lists the countries whose citizens do not require a visa, among them the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and says they may stay as long as their business takes, provided the stay is no longer than six months. Citizens of countries not on its lists require a visa, applied for through the electronic visa process. Holders of a valid US, Canadian, UK or Schengen visa or residence card may instead be granted a single-entry Tourist Visa-on-Arrival for a stay of up to 30 days, for USD 100.

2026-10-09

Antigua & Barbuda

summary

Before: Antigua and Barbuda waives visas for citizens of the countries and territories on the Immigration Department's visa-exemption list, including the US, Canada, the UK and the EU; the department says they may stay as long as their business takes, up to six months. Everyone else applies for an eVisa online (or at a mission) before traveling, unless they hold a US, Canadian, UK or Schengen visa or residence card, which qualifies them for a USD 100 visa on arrival.
After: Antigua and Barbuda's Immigration Department lists the countries whose citizens do not require a visa, among them the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and says they may stay as long as their business takes, provided the stay is no longer than six months. Citizens of countries not on its lists require a visa, applied for through the electronic visa process; holders of a valid US, Canadian, UK or Schengen visa or residence card may instead be granted a Tourist Visa-on-Arrival for USD 100.

2026-10-09

Angola

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Before: The SME eVisa FAQ gives the visa fee as Kz 36,600 and says the visa fee is paid at the consulate visit; the SME eVisa portal's home page says the visa processing fee is paid online through the portal's payment methods.
After: The SME eVisa FAQ gives the visa fee as 36,600.00 KZ paid in cash at the border, and also says the visa can only be granted after a consulate visit that includes visa fee payment; the SME portal's home page says the visa processing fee is paid through the secure payment methods available.

2026-10-09

Angola

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Before: The CIA World Factbook describes a cool, dry season from May to October in the north and a hot, rainy season from November to April; the south and the coast up to Luanda are semiarid. Canada's travel advice also gives the rainy season as November to April.
After: No official source we could read names a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice and the UK Foreign Office say the rainy season runs from November to April; Canada says heavy rains can cause sudden flooding throughout the country.

2026-10-09

Angola

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Before: The UK Foreign Office says there is a high level of crime in Luanda, some of it violent, and advises not walking around Luanda, especially alone or after dark. It says roads outside Luanda and the provincial capitals are often in poor condition, and advises against all but essential travel to Cabinda Province, except Cabinda city, because separatist groups have carried out targeted attacks on foreigners.
After: The UK Foreign Office says there is a high level of crime in Luanda, some of it violent, and lists not walking around in Luanda, especially alone or after dark, among ways to reduce your risk. It says roads outside Luanda and the provincial capitals are often in poor condition, and advises against all but essential travel to Cabinda Province, except Cabinda city, due to separatist groups carrying out targeted attacks on foreigners and the risk of kidnap.

2026-10-09

Angola

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Before: Canada advises against photographing airports, major roads, bridges, communications installations, military personnel and government buildings, and the UK warns not to use cameras, binoculars or GPS equipment near government buildings.
After: Canada advises avoiding photographing airports, major roads, bridges, communications installations, military personnel and government buildings, and the UK Foreign Office says not to use cameras, binoculars or GPS equipment near any government buildings.

2026-10-09

Angola

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Before: The UK Foreign Office says non-residents must declare cash or travellers cheques worth USD 5,000 or more (USD 10,000 for residents) and keep the certified declaration, that you cannot take out more than USD 5,000 (USD 10,000 for residents), and that up to 50,000 kwanzas in cash may be taken out in addition. The Government of Canada says kwanzas cannot be taken out of the country.
After: The UK Foreign Office says to declare cash or travellers cheques worth 5,000 US dollars or more (10,000 if you're a resident), for which you get a certified declaration; that you cannot take out more than 5,000 US dollars (10,000 if you're a resident) or its equivalent in any foreign currency; and that you can take out up to 50,000 kwanzas in cash in addition. The Government of Canada says kwanzas cannot be taken out of the country.

2026-10-09

Angola

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Before: eVisa applicants must upload proof of financial means to cover the stay. The SME portal refers to a minimum set by law but does not publish the amount.
After: The SME portal lists proof of financial means to support the stay (the minimum required by law) among the documents to prepare for a visa application. No official source we could read states the amount.

2026-10-09

Angola

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Before: eVisa applicants must upload a round-trip flight booking and an accommodation booking in Angola. No official source we could read states a ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors.
After: The SME eVisa FAQ's tourism-visa requirements include a booking of a round-trip air ticket, and the SME portal lists a round-trip flight booking and an accommodation booking in Angola among the documents to prepare for a visa application. No official source we could read states a ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors.