Transportation

Anguilla is located in the Eastern Caribbean, (18º North Latitude and 63º West Longitude) just one-hour east of Puerto Rico and seven minutes north of Dutch St. Maarten by air; and 20 minutes north from French St. Martin by ferry.

There are a number of options available for getting to this idyllic island. Visitors can fly directly into Anguilla's Wallblake Airport from Puerto Rico via American Eagle/American Airlines and LIAT, or opt to fly directly to St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Thomas or St. Kitts for easy transfer to Anguilla:

San Juan via American Eagle and LIAT

St. Thomas via American Eagle, LIAT, TransAnguilla and WINAIR

St. Maarten/Martin: St. Maarten via scheduled and chartered air with WINAIR, LIAT, TransAnguilla and Island Charters. St. Martin (Marigot Bay) via regularly scheduled ferries.

Antigua via LIAT and Caribbean Star

St. Kitts via LIAT and Caribbean Star

Airline reservation numbers/websites:

American Eagle/American Airlines 1-800-433-7300 www.aa.com
LIAT 1-264-497-5002 www.liatairline.com
TransAnguilla 1-264-497-8690
Caribbean Star 1-264-497-8690 www.flycaribbeanstar.com
WINAIR 1-264-497-2748 www.fly-winair.com
Island Charters 1-264-497-4064

Ferries: Anguilla / St. Martin

Ferries are a popular way to travel between Anguilla and St. Martin. No reservations are necessary. Between 7:30AM and 6:15PM, ferries run at approximately 30 minute intervals between Blowing Point, Anguilla and Marigot Bay, St. Martin. Last ferries of the day are the 6:15PM from Anguilla and the 7:00PM from Marigot Bay, St. Martin. Ferry crossings are $10 each way, plus $3 departure tax. Ferries are also available for charter.

Travel Documents You'll Need

A valid passport is recquired, however, US and Canadian citizens may travel with an original birth certificate and official photo identification. Visitors require a return or onward ticket.

Green card holders must have a valid green card and valid passport from their country of origin.

Nationals of the following countries require a visa to enter Anguilla:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina, Burundi, Burma, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verdi, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Columbia, Comoros, Congo, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kirgizstan, Korea (North), Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Maldives, Maki, Mauritania, Mauritius, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, SaoTome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zaire

Nationals of the following countries require:-

Direct Airside Transit Visas (DATVs)

Afghanistan, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, People's Rep of China, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Slovakia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Uganda, Yugoslavia, Zaire.

Customs and Immigration

Each visitor is allowed to bring in food for their own consumption, plus one bottle of alcoholic beverage, duty free.

Arrival By Private Boat

If arriving by private boat or ferry, passengers must undergo Customs and Immigration clearance located at Blowing Point or at Road Bay (VHF Channel 16).

Pet Immigration

Plan ahead. At least six months prior to your arrival on the island contact the Agricultural Department at 264-497-2615 or the island veterinarian at 264-497-4600. Only certain pets are allowed on Anguilla. Remember to check with your hotel, villa, or guesthouse and ask if pets are permitted prior to your departure.

Relocation

For information on relocation to the island of Anguilla contact the Immigration Department at 264-497-2451.