Country guide
Antigua and Barbuda
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Required
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Time zones
UTC / GMT -4 (6 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 268
Best time to go
December to April
Drinking water
Water in hotels and towns is mainly safe to drink.
Tourism office
www.visitantiguabarbuda.com/
Visa guide
Entry requirements
Valid passport, with expiry 6 months after departure date
Onward or return ticket.
Confirmation of accommodation.
Evidence of their ability to maintain themselves in Antigua and Barbuda
Visa requirements
Visas are not required by SA passport holders for stays of up to 6 months.
Visa application centre
SA representative
Representation accredited from Kingston, Jamaica
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Apr 3, 6; May 4, 25; Aug 3-4; Sep 10; Nov 1-2; Dec 9, 25-26