Lesser Antilles: Travel advice, currency & entry tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals

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Banknotes

in US dollar (USD)

Change cash in local currency when outside larger urban areas

Local currency / ISO Code

East Caribbean dollar XCD

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited; must be declared

Import foreign currency
unlimited; must be declared

Export local currency
limited to amounts imported and declared

Export foreign currency
limited to amounts imported and declared

Credit cards

Payment by credit card is relatively common. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

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Useful tips from our experts:

Most locations of the other Part of Lesser Antilles do not allow cash withdrawals using the Travel card. Due to the limited number of ATMs available, cash are advised
The Travel Mastercard card is accepted at major hotels and restaurant
Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
Travelers are advised to take cash in US dollar (USD).
Currency exchange not advised on the black market.

Practical Information:

Voltage

110/220/240 volt / adapter required

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Time difference with Switzerland

- 5 h / - 6 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

English

Country code for calling Switzerland

0 41 St. Vincent and Grenadines (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
011 41 Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after arrival, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Caracas (Venezuela), Centro Letonia, Torre Ing-Bank, piso 15, Av. Eugenio Mendoza y San Felipe, La Castellana
Tel. +58 212 267 95 85

Opening hours

Banks

8.00 - 12.00/13.00 h and 15.00 - 17.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

8.00/8.30 - 12.00/12.30 h and 13.00/13.30 - 16.00/17.00 h (Mon - Sat)

Driving

Left-hand driving.
Local driver's license required for car rentals.
Visitors Driver's License issued by local police upon presentation of Swiss license (English translation recommended).
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).

Other information

Part of the Lesser Antilles are St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Christopher, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Montserrat.

Travel advice for Lesser Antilles.