Driving in Antigua and Barbuda

Driving in Antigua and Barbuda: International Driving Document Guide for visitors

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Visitors to Antigua and Barbuda need an International Driving Document if their licence is not in English. Antigua and Barbuda is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic only — it is not a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention. Antigua and Barbuda drives on the left. Urban speed limit is 40 km/h; highways up to 64 km/h. Blood alcohol limit is 0.08%.

Antigua and Barbuda at a glance

Side of road
Left (Overtake on the right)
Minimum driving age
18
Blood alcohol limit
0.08%
Emergency number
911 or 999
How it works

How to get your permit for Antigua and Barbuda

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  1. Tell us your destination

    Antigua and Barbuda + your nationality. ~30 seconds.

  2. We confirm what you need

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  3. We handle the paperwork

    Your dedicated expert checks your documents, prepares the application, and files it correctly with the authorized agency.

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  5. Track every step

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Antigua and Barbuda driving rules at a glance

Side of road
Left (Overtake on the right)
Minimum driving age
18
Speed limit — urban
40 km/h
Speed limit — rural
56 km/h
Speed limit — motorway
64 km/h
Blood alcohol limit
0.08%
Seatbelts
Mandatory for all passengers
Helmet
Mandatory for motorcycle riders
Mobile phone
Hands-free only
Emergency number
911 or 999
What you need

Documents required to drive in Antigua and Barbuda

What police and rental counters expect you to carry, every time you drive.

  • Valid foreign driving licenceMust be valid and cover the vehicle class
  • International Driving Document(only if it applies to you)Backup translation for non-English licences
  • PassportRequired for identification at all times
  • Valid visa or visa exemptionMost nationalities need one
  • Vehicle registration documentsProvided by rental company
  • Third-party insuranceMandatory — rental cars include this
Do you need one?

When you need a permit in Antigua and Barbuda

How the requirement plays out, case by case.

  • English-language foreign licence

    No — Accepted for the duration of your visa/stay

  • Non-English foreign licence

    Recommended / backup — Needed as a translation if police or rental company ask

  • Licence not in English + rental

    Yes — carry one — Rental companies may require it

  • Staying longer than Foreign drivers need a visitor permit on arrival; carry original licence and passport

    Check local rules — Some authorities require conversion after extended stays

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Driving in Antigua and Barbuda with a foreign licence, answered.

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About this service

Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency or an authorised issuer. International Driving Documents are issued by the authorised body in your licence country; our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from the issuer's own fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal advice — acceptance rules are set by each destination country and can change. Always confirm requirements with the official issuer or the authorities of the country you're visiting.