Issuance of entry visas for the purpose of treatment is not provided.

The level of medical services and their quality on the island are quite high and based on British standards. About 10 modern hospitals and clinics provide almost all possible types of health care. English-speaking doctors work in many hotels.

If your health condition is assessed as serious, then after providing first aid, you may be transferred to the territory of the United States, where further treatment will be carried out. Such transportation is paid for by the patient, so serious treatment in Antigua can be quite expensive.

Cost of medical care in Antigua and insurance policies

Treatment in Antigua is not free. Ideally, every patient should have a medical policy that covers all medical expenses. Of course, if you need emergency help, it will be provided to you, but you will have to pay for all manipulations.

If you are not a citizen of Antigua and you are in the country as a tourist, then you will be quite enough with the usual travel insurance. It can be issued in your country. You can buy a policy tied to a certain region or hospital, or take out a universal insurance that is suitable for service in any country in the world. The wider the radius and term of the policy, the higher its cost. Also, the price of the insurance is affected by the number of medical manipulations provided for by it.

But keep in mind that most standard policies do not cover sports injuries. If you plan to raft down the river, go surfing or do any other type of active sport, then you will have to buy more expensive insurance. The minimum amount of insurance coverage is USD 50,000.00.