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Before embarking on your trip to Antigua there are a few rules that must be remembered when entering and leaving the island. Becoming familiar with the following customs of Antigua will insure that you have hassle-free vacation:
Visitors are allowed to bring up to 200 cigarettes, one quart of liquor, and six ounces of perfume to Antigua
Upon returning, visitors 21 and older are allowed to bring up to two liters of liquor duty-free from Antigua as long as it was produced on the island
Up to 200 cigarettes and 100 non-Cuban cigars can be brought back from Antigua
Antiques and original works of art can be brought back from the island, duty-free
Gift packages may be sent from Antigua to the United States duty-free with the exception of tobacco, alcohol, and perfume, as long as only one parcel is sent per day
Sometimes customs policies change; consult these sources to stay updated:
| Country | Customs Contact |
|---|---|
| United States | U.S. Customs Service 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20229 877-287-8867 www.customs.gov |
| United Kingdom | HM Customs & Excise 0845-010-9000 www.hmrc.gov.uk/index.htm |
| Canada | Canada Customs and Revenue Agency 800-461-9999 www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca |
| Australia | Australian Customs Service 1300-363-263 www.customs.gov.au |
| New Zealand | New Zealand Customs Service 04-473-6099 www.customs.govt.nz |
Registering certain items such as laptops, cameras, watches, and other digital devices with customs before leaving the country will keep you from having to pay expensive customs duty on items you already have. You can get a certificate of registration or bring your sales receipts or insurance forms, which you can take with you on other trips.
When returning home with items you have purchased on the island, keep receipts of the items you purchased in Antigua, and keep these items handy in case you have to go through inspection upon returning to your country.
Choosing your method of arrival will be the first step in setting the pace for your trip to Antigua.
Embassies are meant to protect international travelers in case of emergency. To learn more, check out this article.
The gorgeous weather found year-round in Antigua is a major draw for many travelers.
