Antiguan, Barbudan Visa is not required for Senegaleses
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Senegal travelling to Antigua and Barbuda for a stay up to 30 days can apply for an electronic visa.
- A scanned bio page of a valid passport or travel document with valid transit or re-entry permit for any country for which visitors may be ticketed must be presented.
- Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Antigua and Barbuda.
- Passport photographs must be coloured with a 45mm x 35mm size. It must also be taken on a white background only and not altered or edited from its original state.
- Evidence of the proposed journey into and out of Antigua and Barbuda through a flight ticket or confirmation of your booking from the travel agent will be requested.
- Passports of citizens must have at least one blank page for visa stamps.
- Pets from Senegal 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 so long as the exported sums are declared upon arrival.
- 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 Dakar, Senegal to Antigua and Barbuda is 6 hours, 25 minutes.
- Antigua and Barbuda usesthe Atlantic Standard Time zone (GMT-4) hence, Senegal is 4 hours ahead of Antigua and Barbuda.
- 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 the 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 which 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 the 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.