Check with your own insurance company to confirm whether your policy applies overseas, including provision for medical evacuation. Ascertain whether payment will be made to the overseas hospital or doctor or whether you will be reimbursed later for expenses you incur. Some insurance policies also include coverage for psychiatric treatment and for disposition of remains in the event of death. While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Antigua and Barbuda is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.
Roads are narrow and in poor condition.
There is relatively little police enforcement of traffic regulations. The relative safety of public transportation is fair to poor. Buses and vans are frequently crowded and travel at excessive speeds. For specific information concerning Antigua and Barbuda driver's permits, vehicle inspection, road tax and mandatory insurance, contact the Antigua and Barbuda National Tourist Organization offices in New York via the Internet at the Embassy website. While consultations to correct the deficiencies are ongoing, Antigua and Barbuda s air carriers are permitted to conduct limited operations to the U.S. subject to heightened FAA surveillance.