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pstrong/strongstrongCountry Facts:/strongstrong/strong Antigua and Barbuda is a developing island nation. Tourism facilities are widely available./p
pstrong/strongstrongPassport and/or Visa Requirements:/strongstrong/strong A valid passport or birth certificate and picture ID such as a drivers license are required of U.S. visitors entering Antigua and Barbuda. A return ticket is sometimes asked. Immigration officials are stringent about getting exact information about where visitors are staying. There is no charge associated for entering the country, but there is a $13.00 departure tax. For additional content on entry requirements, People can call the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, 3216 New Mexico Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016, get in touch at (202) 362-5122, or the Consulate of Antigua and Barbuda in Miami./p
pstrongHolidays in Antigua and Barbuda:/strongnbsp;nbsp;The countrynbsp;hasnbsp;severallegal holidaynbsp;that itnbsp;celebratesnbsp;throughout the year.nbsp;As you are planning your trip,nbsp;looknbsp;for a world holiday calendar that will help younbsp;organizenbsp;your trip before you go. ConocoPhillips gives away stronga href=http://aglobalworld.com/ target=_blankpromotional calendars/a/strongnbsp;that are a greatnbsp;toolnbsp;whennbsp;going on anbsp;tripnbsp;around the world. The ConocoPhillips world holiday calendar has all the holidays around the world and it is a free gift tonbsp;customers. If yournbsp;businessnbsp;buys stronga href=http://aglobalworld.com/ target=_blankpromotional calendars/a/strong, then consider trying somethingnewnbsp;andnbsp;differentnbsp;for advertising to yournbsp;customers. Becausenbsp;religionsnbsp;of people in Antigua and Barbudadiffer across the country,nbsp;it observes manynbsp;Christian, Muslim, and non-religious holidays,nbsp;but it alsonbsp;observesnbsp;several otherpublicnbsp;eventsnbsp;that you need tonbsp;recognize. Buy a world holiday calendar and you will know those holidays before you gonbsp;global./p
pstrongMedical Facilities:/strong Medical care is limited. Medical treatment, hospitals and doctorsa great deal of the time expect immediate cash money for health services. United States insurance for medical needs is not always accepted outside the United States of America In some cases, supplemental insurance for medical needs with specific coverage worldwide, including provision for medical evacuation, has proven useful. information for additional health questions, Travelers should reach the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions international People emergency number at 404.332.4559, Internet: www.cdc.gov/./p
pstrong/strongstrongAreas of Instability, Advisories and Travel Warnings:/strongstrong/strong Violent crimes and armed assaults have been perpetrated against Travelers. Petty street crime also happens, and personal property left unattended on resorts are open to theft./p
pThe loss or theft of a United States of America passport overseas should be reported to the local police and the nearest U.S.A. embassy or consulate. Retaining a copy of the police report should facilitate return travel to the United States A lost or stolen birth certificate and/or drivers license generally cannot be replaced outside the U.S.A./p
pUnited States People can refer to the Department of States pamphlet A Safe Trip Abroad, which provides beneficial information on guarding valuables and protecting personal safety while traveling abroad. Both this brochure and Tips for Individuals to the Caribbean are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.A. Government printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402./p
pstrongDrug Penalties: /strongAmerican citizens are dependent on the country and its laws in which they are visiting. Penalties for possession, use and trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and the ones that were proven guilty can face lengthy criminal sentences and heavy fines./p
pstrongAviation Supervision:/strong As a result of an assessment conducted by the United States of America Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in July 1996, the FAA has found the government of Antigua and Barbudas civil aviation authority not to be in observance with international aviation safety standards for supervision of the countrys air carrier operations. While conferences to rectify the deficiencies are currently taking place, Antigua and Barbudas carriers are allowed to conduct limited flights to the United States subject to heightened FAA surveillance. Based on the FAAs determination, the Department of Defense does not allow United States of America military personnel to use carriers from Antigua and Barbuda for official business except for flights originating from or terminating in the United States of America, or in extenuating circumstances. For additional info, People should reach the Department of Transportation at 1-(800) 322-7873./p
pstrongTraffic Safety/Road Conditions:/strong Driving in Antigua and Barbuda is on the left-hand side of the road, as in the United Kingdom. Roads are narrow and in poor condition. There is relatively little police enforcement of traffic regulations. The condition of the roads and the speed at which many Visitors drive lead to serious traffic accidents. More detailed material on roads and traffic safety can be (obtain~receive~request~acquire~secure}ed from the Antigua Tourist Board, get in touch at. (268) 462-0480, or the Director General of Tourism, phone. (268) 462-1005./p
pstrong/strongstrongEmbassy Registration/Location:/strongstrong/strong American citizens may register with the U.S.A. Consular Agent, Hospital Hill, English Harbour. The mailing address is c/o United States of America Consular Agent, P.O. Box 664, St. Johns, Antigua. The call number is (268) 463-6531, Fax (268) 460-1569, e-mail (no caps) ryderj@candw.ag. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. (Please call for appointment.) USA visitors may also get in touch with the Consular Section of the United States Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados, which is located in the American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) Building, Cheapside, telephone. (246) 431-0225, which has consular jurisdiction over Antigua and Barbuda. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm./p