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Antigua & Barbuda

365 beaches, one for each day, and the Georgian harbour of English Harbour.

Capital
St. John's
Currency
East Caribbean dollar (XCD) — fixed peg to USD (USD often accepted)
Flight from Douala
24 to 34 h from Douala (1 to 2 stops)
Time difference
GMT-4 (Atlantic Time) — 5h behind Cameroon

Antigua and Barbuda claims '365 beaches, one for each day of the year': white sand, calm water and a unique maritime heritage at Nelson's Dockyard, the only continuously working Georgian dockyard in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Between the sunsets of Shirley Heights and the lagoons of Barbuda, it is a dream beach destination. For a Cameroonian passport, a visa is required but is obtained online via the official e-Visa.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

e-Visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
up to 90 days (tourist stay)
Cost
~100 USD (depending on visa type)
Processing
7 business days (extendable to 15-30 days)

How to apply

Antigua and Barbuda requires a visa for Cameroonian nationals, obtained online via the official immigration e-Visa portal. Fill in the form, upload documents and pay by card (Visa/MasterCard); the decision is sent by email.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months beyond entry
  • Passport scan
  • Return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Passport photo

Good to know

  • •To be clear: a visa is mandatory for Cameroon, but fully digital via the e-Visa.
  • •Official portal: antiguavisa.com (Department of Immigration) — confirm the exact current fee before paying.
  • •Payment by credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa) required.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
570 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
1 320 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

930 000 FCFA–1 740 000 FCFA

No direct flight: Douala/Yaoundé → European hub (London, Paris) or North American hub (Miami, New York), then on to Antigua (ANU). Expect 24 to 34 h total travel time with stops.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨450 000 FCFA
🍽️210 000 FCFA
🚕108 000 FCFA
🎟️270 000 FCFA
Hostel
30 000 FCFA–60 000 FCFA
Mid-range
90 000 FCFA–180 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
210 000 FCFA–480 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
1 500 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

The 365 beaches

A beach for every day of the year: Half Moon Bay, Ffryes Beach, Dickenson Bay…

2

Nelson's Dockyard

English Harbour: UNESCO Georgian dockyard with museum and historic marina.

3

Shirley Heights

Restored military lookout: sunsets and a Sunday steel band.

4

St. John's

Colourful capital with cathedral, market and the Heritage Quay waterfront.

5

Barbuda island

Deserted pink-sand beaches and the largest frigatebird colony in the Caribbean.

6

Rainforest zipline & hike

Forest canopy, zipline and obstacle course in the national park.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in St. John's, check in, first beach at Dickenson Bay.

  2. D2

    Explore St. John's: cathedral, market, Heritage Quay.

  3. D3

    English Harbour: Nelson's Dockyard and sunset at Shirley Heights.

  4. D4

    Southern beaches day: Half Moon Bay and Ffryes Beach.

  5. D5

    Barbuda excursion: pink beaches and frigatebird colony.

  6. D6

    Nature adventure: zipline, hiking or snorkeling at Cades Reef.

  7. D7

    Relax, last shopping, fungie & pepperpot, return flight.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Antigua-et-Barbuda

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: immigration.gov.ag · antiguavisa.com

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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