What's Illegal inAntigua and Barbuda?

The single thing worth knowing first: Caribbean twin-island state. Drug penalties moderate. Hurricane season (Jun-Nov). Reef-safe sunscreen recommended. Same-sex relations decriminalized 2022. It is the kind of rule that looks minor at home and becomes a serious problem at the border or in public, which is exactly why it tops this page.

Within serious offenses, Antigua and Barbuda treats Drug trafficking and Camouflage clothing for civilians as off-limits. Carrying or doing any of these can mean confiscation, fines, or detention depending on the case — and a foreign prescription, habit, or "I didn't know" rarely helps once you are stopped. Each entry below links to the official source it is checked against, with the verified ones marked.

Two things travelers regularly get wrong about Antigua and Barbuda: Cannabis decriminalization is for residents — tourist purchase remains a gray zone; and Hurricane insurance is not optional during season — verify coverage before flying. Assumptions like these are how otherwise careful visitors end up in trouble, so it is worth checking the specifics rather than guessing.

One important caveat: Camouflage clothing is restricted to military — applies to clothing, bags, and even patterns on phone cases. Laws and their enforcement can shift between regions and over time, so treat this page as a sourced starting point and confirm anything borderline against the official links before you rely on it.