Antigua and Barbuda launched a new online entry system that makes getting through customs quicker.
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For anyone arriving fresh from the grind, slipping into vacation mode isnt always instant.
It takes a momentor maybe a cocktail, a swim, and a sunsetto remember how to exhale.
Scenic view of English Harbour and Windward Bay in Antigua and Barbuda.Credit:Westend61/Getty Images
(You cannot add fellow travelers you are unrelated to.
They must submit their own form.)
Once your passport has been verified, you will need to take a photo to confirm your identity.
After entering all your personal information and travel details, you will be asked the standard customs questions.
Once youve submitted your form, you will be emailed a QR code.
The QR code is what you will present at customs upon arrival and again when you exit the country.
Currently, ArriveAntigua is only available for travelers flying to Antigua and Barbuda on commercial airlines.
However, the goal is to eventually expand the pre-customs services to seaport arrivals and private jet travelers.
