Antigua and Barbuda: Authorities update COVID-19-related travel measures as of Nov. 23 /update 25

Authorities in Antigua and Barbuda update travel COVID-19-related measures as of Nov. 23; domestic restrictions remain largely unchanged.

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Authorities in Antigua and Barbuda continue to update certain COVID-19-related travel restrictions as of Nov. 23. Testing requirements have been updated and the travel ban for Brazil and South Africa has been lifted. Domestic restrictions on businesses remain largely unchanged.

Domestic Measures
As of Nov. 23, the nightly curfew remains in effect 23:00-05:00. Individuals are not allowed outside their residences and accommodations during curfew hours unless seeking urgent medical attention. Authorities have allowed bars and clubs to reopen; however, all customers and staff must be fully vaccinated.

Individuals may also only enter restaurants for in-house dining if they received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccinate; delivery and pick-up services will remain available to all clients regardless of their vaccination status. Gyms and cinemas may only admit fully vaccinated clients. Beaches are open 05:00-19:00 daily, except on public holidays; drinking alcohol, playing music, or participating in picnics and parties remains prohibited. Public gatherings are limited to 10 persons, except for funeral services, wedding ceremonies, and several other events where up to 25 people are permitted to attend.

Nationwide requirements for individuals to wear facemasks in public spaces and businesses to observe special health protocols and enforce social distancing of no less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) between individuals remain in effect until further notice. The facemasks must cover the mouth and nose but leave the eyes, forehead and ears visible, meaning that sunglasses and head coverings are not allowed to be worn with a facemask.

International Travel Restrictions
The testing requirements have been updated and vary depending on the vaccination status of travelers.

Fully vaccinated passengers (those who received their last dose of the vaccine more than 14 days before arrival) must provide either a negative RT-PCR test taken within four days prior to arrival or a negative antigen test taken within three days prior to arrival. These visitors will be allowed to stay at Bio Safe-Certified accommodations and are not required to quarantine.

Adults who received one dose of an accepted vaccine or minors aged 5-18 who are unvaccinated must present a negative RT-PCR test taken within four days prior to arrival; antigen tests are not accepted for these travelers. Partially vaccinated adults may need to quarantine for a period determined by the authorities. Those required to quarantine may need to wear a monitor bracelet during the isolation period.

Passengers 18 years and older, including transit passengers, must have received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine to enter Antigua and Barbuda. Approved vaccines are Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Sinopharm, Sinovac, Covishield, and Sputnik V.

All persons traveling to Antigua and Barbuda must also complete a health declaration form. Visitors entering Antigua and Barbuda will be subject to enhanced screening and may be required to go through additional COVID-19 testing at their own expense.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.