Quick answers to the questions travelers ask about emergency services and consular help in Antigua and Barbuda.
What is the emergency number in Antigua and Barbuda?▼
Dial 911 or 999 from any phone in Antigua and Barbuda for police, fire, or ambulance. Both numbers reach the emergency services and work from mobile phones and from hotel and resort landlines.
Do emergency operators speak English?▼
Yes. English is the official language of Antigua and Barbuda, so emergency operators and responders handle calls in English. State your location and the help you need as clearly as you can.
What number should a visitor call after a crime, theft, or scam?▼
For an immediate threat, dial 911 or 999. For a non-emergency incident such as a theft, scam, or lost belongings, contact the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda. Police headquarters in St. John's is (268) 462-0125; you can also report in person at the nearest police station.
Is there a separate number for an ambulance?▼
You can reach emergency services on 911 or 999, which dispatch ambulance, police, and fire. The ambulance and accident-and-emergency line at Mount St John's Medical Centre is also published as (268) 462-0251.
What should I do if I lose my passport in Antigua and Barbuda?▼
Report the loss to the local police, then contact your country's embassy, high commission, or consular agent as soon as possible. US citizens can reach the US Consular Agency in Antigua at (268) 463-6531, or the US Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados, which covers Antigua and Barbuda. UK nationals should contact the British High Commission; Canadians their High Commission for the Eastern Caribbean. Confirm the current contact on your government travel-advice page.
What number do I call during a hurricane or natural disaster?▼
For an immediate life-threatening emergency, dial 911 or 999. For storm-shelter information, damage reports, or evacuation guidance, the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is reached at (268) 462-4206. Antigua sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt, with the season running June 1 to November 30 and peak risk from August to October.
Which hospital should I go to in an emergency?▼
The main hospital is Mount St John's Medical Centre in St. John's, Antigua, on (268) 484-2700, which has a 24-hour accident and emergency department. On Barbuda, the Hanna Thomas Hospital in Codrington provides basic and emergency care. Serious cases may be transferred to Antigua or off-island, so comprehensive travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is strongly recommended.