Antiguan, Barbudan Visa is not required for Rwandans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Rwanda travelling to Antigua and Barbuda for a stay of up to 30 days can apply for electronic visa.
- Rwandans must possess a passport that is valid within the duration of stay in the country.
- Passports of citizens must have at least one blank page for visa stamps.
- Pets from Rwanda are not allowed entry into Antigua and Barbuda.
- There are no certificates of vaccination required from citizens visiting Antigua and Barbuda.
- There are no restrictions on exporting either local currency (East Caribbean Dollar-XCD) or foreign currencies as long as the exported sums are declared upon arrival.
- Travellers must have enough money for their stay and confirmed onward or return tickets.
- It is possible for travellers who were first allowed to stay for less than six months to extend their visits up to no more than six months.
- The estimated flight time from Rwanda to Antigua and Barbuda is roughly 11 hours.
- Antigua and Barbuda use the Atlantic Standard Time zone (GMT-4), hence, Rwanda is 6 hours ahead of the country.
- The climate in Antigua and Barbuda is tropical, hot and humid all year round, with a relatively cool, dry season from January to mid-April and a hot, humid, and rainy season from mid-June to mid-November.
- In Antigua and Barbuda, the power plugs and sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
- The highest point on Antigua is Boggy Peak, the remnant of a volcanic crater rising 402 metres.
- The culture is predominantly a mixture of West African and British cultural influences.
- English is the official language but Barbudan accent is slightly different from the Antiguan.
- The predominant religion in the country is Christianity other religions practised in the islands include the Rastafarian, Islam, and Baha’i Faith.
- Antigua is famous for its many luxury resorts on various islands that make up the country.
- The national Carnival held each August features festive pageants, shows, contests and other activities are a major tourist attraction.
- Corn and sweet potatoes play an important role in Antiguan cuisine. For example, a popular Antiguan dish, Dukuna is a sweet, steamed dumpling made from grated sweet potatoes, flour and spices.
- Roads in the country are steep, winding, unpaved, and full of potholes and driving is on the left-hand side. Sometimes, Volcanic ash covers road and make them slippery.
- Because there are few traffic signs, driving in unfamiliar areas can be confusing in the country.
- On Antigua, taxis are easily found, particularly at the airport and at major hotels. Many taxi drivers also will act as tour guides.