North and Central America and Caribbean

• Travel Summary
• Safety and security
• Local laws and customs
• Entry requirements

• Health
• Natural disasters
• General
 

Travel Summary

• You should monitor local media reports for any developments and advice. There is a dedicated swine flu page on the FCO website. Guidance on Pandemic Flu can be obtained on the  UK Department of Health website .
  
  
• Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic or consular representation in Anguilla and the local authorities deal with all requests for consular assistance. See the General (Consular Assistance) section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• Most visits to Anguilla are trouble-free.  However, you should not become complacent about safety and security as cases of robbery and other crimes against people do occur.  See the Crime section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• The hurricane season in Anguilla normally runs from June to November. See the Natural Disasters section of this advice and Tropical Cyclones for more details.
  
  
• British passport holders do not require visas to enter Anguilla as a visitor but accommodation must be booked prior to arrival.  For visa enquiries, non-British passport holders should contact the Identity and Passport Service at the Home Office on 020 7901 2334 from 1000 to 1600 GMT (Mon-Fri).  See the Entry Requirements of this advice for more details.
  
  
• The threat from terrorism is low, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate attacks which could be in public places, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.