Is Antigua and Barbuda safe to travel to?

Antigua and Barbuda has a practical risk score of 28/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and transport reliability.

What are the main travel risks in Antigua and Barbuda?

The primary risk factors for travelers in Antigua and Barbuda are: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 15/100 and violent incidents 27/100.

What is the current travel advisory for Antigua and Barbuda?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for Antigua and Barbuda is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

What safety tips should I know before visiting Antigua and Barbuda?

Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

Antigua and Barbuda

Americas

Higher risk than 23% of countries. Main concerns: tourist scams and transport reliability.

Government Advisory

Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

🎭Scams

Americas avg: 5543

🚌Transport

Americas avg: 5342

📢Civil Unrest

Americas avg: 5032

⚠️Violent Incident

Americas avg: 4827

🌊Natural Disaster

Americas avg: 2724

🏥Health

Americas avg: 2318

🔓Petty Crime

Americas avg: 4615

Practical advice

✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 8/22/2024

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2024-08-22 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions — Antigua and Barbuda

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe to travel to?: Antigua and Barbuda has a practical risk score of 28/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and transport reliability.
What are the main travel risks in Antigua and Barbuda?: The primary risk factors for travelers in Antigua and Barbuda are: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 15/100 and violent incidents 27/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Antigua and Barbuda?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for Antigua and Barbuda is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Antigua and Barbuda?: Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

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