Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Royal Anguilla Police Force or other relevant local authorities will support you if you need help.
\nNo travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
\n\nIf you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
\n\nThe Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
\n\nSign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.
\n\nFollow FCDO:
\n\n\n\n","slug":"warnings-and-insurance","title":"Warnings and insurance"},{"body":"This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Anguilla’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
\n\nThe authorities in Anguilla set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact Anguilla’s Immigration Department.
\n\nTo enter Anguilla, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
\n\nCheck with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
\n\nYou will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
\n\nYou can visit Anguilla without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism or business. To apply to extend your stay, contact the Immigration Department after your arrival.
\n\nThere are specific rules about working in Anguilla – information is available from Anguilla’s Department of Labour.
\n\nEmail: labour.mailbox@gov.ai
\n\nYou must pay a departure tax when leaving Anguilla at Clayton J Lloyd International Airport and Blowing Point ferry terminal. The amount you pay depends on:
\n\nFor details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Anguilla guide.
\n\nThere are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Anguilla. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty
\n\nSome marine and animal specimens cannot be taken from the island. Check with the local customs authorities.
\n\n","slug":"entry-requirements","title":"Entry requirements"},{"body":"There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
\n\nUK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
\n\nAlthough there is no recent history of terrorism in Anguilla, attacks cannot be ruled out.
\n\nWhile crime levels in Anguilla are generally low, there has been a recent spike in serious gang-related crime involving guns and robbery. While risks are lower in tourist areas, some incidents have taken place in populated and public areas.
\n\nTake sensible precautions to protect yourself and belongings, including:
\n\nIf you are a victim of crime, Police and emergency services can be reached at 911.
\n\nAnguilla is a British Overseas Territory and has its own laws.
\n\nSimilar to the UK, there are harsh penalties in Anguilla if you’re caught with illegal drugs.
\n\nTopless and nude sunbathing is illegal in Anguilla.
\n\nSame-sex sexual activity is legal in Anguilla but there’s no provision for marriage or civil partnership. Hotels and resorts are generally welcoming of same-sex couples. Local attitudes can be conservative and same-sex couples showing affection in public may receive unwanted attention.
\n\nRead more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
\n\nSee water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
\n\nDiving schools may have limited resources and do not always observe safety and maintenance standards. Always:
\n\nThere are no facilities for treating decompression sickness in Anguilla. Get advice on the safe depth for your dive.
\n\nIf you have not had any previous diving experience, check what to do if something goes wrong, including how to call for help while at sea.
\n\nThere is no public transport in Anguilla, except for taxis. Hire cars are available. You need:
\n\nIn Anguilla vehicles drive on the left, and some cars are left-hand drive.
\n\nThe hurricane season in the Caribbean officially runs from 1 June to 30 November, though stormy weather can happen outside this period.
\n\nFollow the advice and evacuation orders of local authorities. Monitor the Facebook pages of the Governor’s Office and the Department for Disaster Management in Anguilla for updates.
\n\nFollow local news and check World Meteorological Organization weather reports for Anguilla and the US National Hurricane Center.
\n\nFind out what you can do to prepare for and respond to hurricanes.
\n\n","slug":"safety-and-security","title":"Safety and security"},{"body":"Before you travel check that:
\n\nThis is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
\n\nCall 911 and ask for an ambulance.
\n\nContact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
\n\nAt least 8 weeks before your trip:
\n\nSee what health risks you’ll face in Anguilla, including:
\n\nThe legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
\n\nRead best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
\n\nThere are limited healthcare facilities in Anguilla – 2 small hospitals and a few clinics, similar to a GP surgery. You’ll be charged for any basic medical treatment.
\n\nIf you need major surgery, or decompression treatment for diving accidents, you may be transferred to a neighbouring island. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.
\n\nRead FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.
\n\n","slug":"health","title":"Health"},{"body":"The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
\n\nAnguilla is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Anguilla authorities will support you if you need help.
\nTelephone: 911 (ambulance, fire and rescue, police)
\n\nContact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
\n\nFor refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
\n\nFind out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
\n\nIf you’re in Anguilla and you need emergency help, contact the Anguilla authorities:
\n\nSign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.
\n\nFollow FCDO:
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