St. John’s
St. John’s, All Saints, Liberta, Codrington
English (official), Antiguan Creole
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Tropical maritime
Official reference:
https://ab.gov.ag/
No mandatory vaccinations for most travelers.
A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate may be required if arriving from a country where Yellow Fever is present.
International productions typically require filming approval coordinated through:
Applications are generally submitted with support from a local production partner or fixer.
Film permits are typically issued by:
Additional approvals may be required from:
Private locations are negotiated directly with property owners, typically coordinated by a local fixer or production partner.
Location fees vary depending on:
Drone operations are regulated and require prior authorization.
Drones must be declared on arrival and may require additional approvals before operation.
Antigua & Barbuda Civil Aviation Authority (ABCAA)
Allow 1–2 weeks.
Permit fees vary depending on usage and filming location.
Antigua & Barbuda accepts ATA Carnets for temporary duty-free import of film equipment.
Temporary import of professional filming equipment typically requires:
Equipment must be declared at customs on arrival.
Antigua & Barbuda Customs and Excise Division
Antigua & Barbuda is generally considered a safe filming destination, particularly in established tourism areas.
Working with local fixers and production partners is recommended for permits, logistics, and location coordination.
Security arrangements may be required depending on:
filming location
equipment value
production scale
Emergency and medical services are available in major towns and tourist areas.
The country currently offers no significant tax rebates or financial incentives for foreign film or television productions.
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