What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Anguilla, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 15 May 2025
Latest change, in the source's words: Updated information about crime ('Safety and security' page).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1 of 4
Updated 22 May 2026
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Exercise normal security precautions
Level 1 of 4
Updated 24 September 2026
Latest change, in the source's words: The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
From the section “Emergency services in Anguilla” of the UK government's travel advice for Anguilla, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire and rescue, police)
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Anguilla, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory and has its own laws.
Similar to the UK, there are harsh penalties in Anguilla if you’re caught with illegal drugs.
Topless and nude sunbathing is illegal in Anguilla.
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Anguilla but there’s no provision for marriage or civil partnership. Hotels and resorts are generally welcoming of same-sex couples. Local attitudes can be conservative and same-sex couples showing affection in public may receive unwanted attention.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
See water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
Diving schools may have limited resources and do not always observe safety and maintenance standards. Always:
There are no facilities for treating decompression sickness in Anguilla. Get advice on the safe depth for your dive.
If you have not had any previous diving experience, check what to do if something goes wrong, including how to call for help while at sea.
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Anguilla, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Anguilla, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The hurricane season in the Caribbean officially runs from 1 June to 30 November, though stormy weather can happen outside this period.
Follow the advice and evacuation orders of local authorities. Monitor the Facebook pages of the Governor’s Office and the Department for Disaster Management in Anguilla for updates.
Follow local news and check World Meteorological Organization weather reports for Anguilla and the US National Hurricane Center.
Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to hurricanes.
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
More than one voltage is listed for Anguilla. The first one is usually the standard for homes and hotels.
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Rainfall Average temperature
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
What is acceptable to wear is a matter of local law and custom: read Local laws and customs. For seasonal hazards such as storms, floods or extreme heat, read the official section Extreme weather and natural disasters.
A general list for any trip. Ticks are not saved.
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Anguilla.
This page is guidance, not legal advice. Laws and advice change without notice and are written for each government's own citizens, so they may apply to you differently. Confirm everything with the official source before you travel. Terms of use.