A CARRIBEAN island nation will be even easier to travel to this summer due to a new digital arrival and departure system.
The twin-island nation of boast 365 reef-lined beaches, with clear waters and golden sand.
And both and fly directly from to Antigua.
But now, it will be even easier to head to the destination as a digital arrival and departure system for at VC Bird International Airport, in Antigua, has been launched.
The new portal will allow travellers to pre-submit their details and spend less time queuing at the the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has said.
Passengers will use the website – arriveantigua.com – on their phone or tablet to take a photo of their which allows them to pre-fill essential details.
They will also answer a few question about their trip and
Once complete, a QR code will be issued to be shown at Immigration and Customs.
The code can be saved by the traveller to their Wallet, via screenshot or accessed through email confirmation.
The platform will soon be expanded to include arrivals via seaport and for
Charles Fernandez, minister for tourism, civil aviation and transportation, said: “This is an important milestone in our ongoing mission to enhance the visitor experience for all who travel to and Barbuda.
“With ArriveAntigua.com, we are prioritising efficiency, ease and a truly seamless transition from plane to paradise,”; reports Travel Weekly.
In addition to world-class beaches, Antigua and Barbuda are home to many historical sites including Nelson’s Dockyard.
Popular spots such as Dickenson Bay, feature calm waters making them perfect for , kayaking and other water sports.
Alternatively, there are also quiet and such as Ffryes Beach, which boasts calm waters.
The islands are also home to and a wide range of wildlife.
A costing $14million (£10.8million).
The airport is due to improve the island’s “connectivity, tourism and economic growth”;, according to authorities.
But, for the foreseeable future, Barbuda International Airport will only accommodate
However, flights are still available to VC Bird International Airport, which takes just under nine hours to fly to and flights cost from around £500.
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