Antigua & Barbuda
How long you can stay, how long your vehicle can, and what your dog or cat needs to cross. Every rule links to the official source.
- Last checked 28 Sep 2026
Your rules for Antigua & Barbuda
You · American passport
Usually up to 90 days
Visa-free for short stays. Keep inside the limit and you don't need a visa.
arriveantiguabarbuda.com · Confirm before you go · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your vehicle · United States plates
Ask customs before you ship
There's no published rule. Ask customs before you ship.
gov.uk · Confirm before you go · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your dog or cat
Start at least 45 days out
Import license, microchip, rabies within 1 year, FAVN titer, tests, parasite treatment and endorsed health certificate within 7 days. See the steps
aphis.usda.gov · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026
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We'll email you if Antigua & Barbuda's rules change for your American passport, United States plates or your pet. That's the only email you'll get.
What your pet needs to cross into Antigua & Barbuda.
Do these in order. Miss one and your pet can be held at the border.
- Before you go
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
Have your vet implant a microchip and record the number on every document.
- On or after the rabies shot
Rabies FAVN titer (OIE-approved lab)
FAVN rabies antibody test at an OIE/WOAH-approved lab with an accepted result.
- Still valid the day you arrive
Rabies vaccine still valid on arrival
Your pet's rabies vaccine must still be valid on the day you cross. Check the 'valid until' date on the vaccination record and book a booster before it runs out.
- Within 12 months before you arrive
Rabies vaccine within 1 year of import
Rabies vaccine given within 1 year before importation.
- Within 7 days before you arrive
Internal and external parasite treatment within 7 days
Treat for internal and external parasites within 7 days of export; products written on the health certificate.
- Within 7 days before you arrive
Health certificate within 7 days
Accredited vet issues the health certificate within 7 days before arrival.
- Within 7 days before you arrive
Government endorsement (USDA APHIS for US pets)
Health certificate countersigned by the national veterinary authority (APHIS ink signature and emboss for US).
- At least 48 hours before you arrive
Notify 48 hours before arrival
Tell the Veterinary & Livestock Division the arrival date and time at least 48 hours ahead.
- By the day you arrive
Veterinary Import License
Apply to the Veterinary & Livestock Division (vld@ab.gov.ag) for an import license, sending the microchip certificate and records.
- By the day you arrive
Disease tests / history
Dogs: Ehrlichia and Lyme disease test results. Cats: FIV, FeLV and FIP test results/history.
- At the border
Arrival inspection fee
Pay the veterinary inspection fee (EC$130 / US$50) on arrival; import duty may apply.
aphis.usda.gov · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026. The app works these dates backward from your travel day and reminds you.
Every passport in Antigua & Barbuda
| Passport | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | Visa-free | Usually up to 90 days | arriveantiguabarbuda.com · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | Visa-free | Usually up to 90 days | arriveantiguabarbuda.com · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | Visa-free | Usually up to 90 days | arriveantiguabarbuda.com · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | Visa-free | Usually up to 90 days | arriveantiguabarbuda.com · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | Visa-free | Usually up to 90 days | arriveantiguabarbuda.com · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | Visa-free | Usually up to 90 days | arriveantiguabarbuda.com · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | Visa-free | Usually up to 90 days | arriveantiguabarbuda.com · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | Visa-free | Usually up to 90 days | arriveantiguabarbuda.com · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
Every registration in Antigua & Barbuda
| Registered in | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
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