On landing in Antigua & Barbuda, your first processing point is Immigration. Collect your checked luggage and then it’s off to Customs. That’s the last step standing between you and your vacation!
Arriving in Antigua & Barbuda
You have landed where land and sea make beauty… Antigua & Barbuda.
Upon arrival, passengers will be directed to the Arrivals Hall. There are two separate lines for immigration: Residents and Visitors. Mixed parties may queue in either line.
Traveling to Antigua & Barbuda
Complete Your Electronic Immigration and Customs Form Online
Passengers travelling to Antigua and Barbuda through V.C. Bird International Airport are encouraged to complete their Immigration and Customs declaration online before arrival by visiting:
The online form can be completed within 72 hours of your scheduled flight. This means you can complete it up to three days before travel, the day before travel, or even the same day of travel before your arrival.
Once the form is completed, you will receive a QR code. Please save the QR code as a screenshot, add it to your iPhone Wallet, or keep the email confirmation available so it can be presented on arrival for faster processing.
The previous physical ED card has been replaced with www.arriveantigua.com, a fully integrated electronic system designed to improve convenience, reduce processing time, and help travelers move more smoothly from gate to beach, business, or onward travel.
No app download is required. The form can be completed using a mobile phone, tablet, or computer.
Key Features of ArriveAntigua.com
Simple Online Process: Complete the form quickly through a user-friendly online platform.
Automatic Passport Scanning: Take a photo of your passport and allow the system to automatically populate key personal details.
Quick Questionnaire: Answer a few brief questions relating to your stay and customs declaration.
QR Code Confirmation: Once completed, you will receive a QR code that can be saved or accessed through email.
Faster Arrival and Departure: Presenting your QR code helps expedite processing at Immigration and Customs.
Upon arrival, please follow the signs to Immigration after clearing the jet bridge. International visitors and returning nationals should proceed to the appropriate line. Immigration officers will be available at the entrance to assist if required.
Assistance will also be available on arrival for passengers who require support; however, all travelers are encouraged to complete the online form and save their QR code before arriving in Antigua and Barbuda for a faster and easier arrival experience.
Passengers who have booked Fast Track Service should look out for the Customer Service Representative displaying their name and/or place of accommodation.
For more information regarding immigration, please visit the Government of Antigua & Barbuda’s Immigration website at:
All passengers arriving V.C. Bird International Airport will be asked to presented your Arrive Antigua QR code at customs.
Customs has a duty to protect Antigua & Barbuda from the importation of drugs, firearms and other harmful goods and to stop travelers evading import duty. To do this, they need the cooperation of all passengers.
The Customs Declaration only needs to be completed by those arriving in Antigua & Barbuda if they have goods in excess of their duty-free allowance. When more than one member of the same household is travelling together, one household member may complete a combined Customs declaration.
The duty-free allowances for every person aged 18 years of age or more include up to:
- 1 litre of spirits
- 1 litre of wine
- 500g of tobacco
- 50 cigars
- 200 cigarettes
Every person entitled to reside in Antigua & Barbuda has a $200 duty-free allowance on their personal goods that accompany them to the island by air.
Visitors to Antigua & Barbuda are entitled to $50 duty-free allowance on their personal goods that accompany them to the island by air.
Typically, duty will be assessed by Customs at the standard rate of 25 percent of the value of goods in excess of the duty-free allowance.
Controlled substances, obscene material, fireworks, firearms, and ammunition are generally prohibited from being imported.
Live animals, plants, fruit, and vegetables require an import permit.
Cash and negotiable instruments of a value greater than USD $10,000 must be declared to Customs. “Cash” includes coins and banknotes in any currency, whilst “negotiable instruments” include cheques, travellers’ cheques, promissory notes, and money orders.
You have almost finished! It is time to collect your bags and go through the Customs process.
- Collect all luggage at the designated carousel.
- Proceed to the designated Customs line. If you have “Nothing to Declare”, please join that line and alternatively join the “Declare” line if you have something to declare. DO NOT forget to have your Declaration form ready.
- A customs officer will be at the point of entry to guide you through the process.
For more information on our Customs Division Regulations, please visit www.customs.gov.ag