Language
Overview
Official language is English.
Public Holidays
01/01/2022 New Year
04/15/2022 Good Friday
04/18/2022 easter monday
05/01/2022 Labor Day
05/30/2022 Anguilla Festival
06/06/2022 Whit Monday
06/13/2022 Queen’s birthday
12/19/2022 Separation Day
12/25/2022 Christmas
12/26/2022 Christmas
Duty free shopping
Overview
The following items can be brought into Anguilla duty-free (persons 18 and older): 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco; 1 liter of wine or spirits; Eau de toilette and perfume for personal use.
Prohibited Imports
Weapons (including air guns and harpoons).
Contact addresses
annotation
Anguilla does not have its own foreign missions. The British embassies and consulates are responsible (see contact addresses in Great Britain).
Business
Business etiquette
A light suit or shirt and tie or a light suit should suffice for business appointments. Business hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1300-1600.
Business contacts
Anguilla Chamber of Commerce PO Box 321, The Valley, Anguilla, AI2640 Tel. +1264 (0)497 28 39. Website: www.anguillachamber.com
Communication
Phone
International direct dialing.
Mobile phone
TDMA and GSM 800 mobile network; Network operator is Cable & Wireless Caribbean Cellular (Internet: www.cwwionline.com/buhome.asp?bu=Anguilla ).
Internet
The main provider is Cable & Wireless (Internet: www.anguillanet.com or www.cwwionline.com/buhome.asp?bu=Anguilla).
Post office
The Main Post Office in The Valley is open Mon-Fri 8am-3.30pm. Outside the city there is a »mail service on wheels«. International couriers support the national postal system. Stamps are available in the shops where postcards can be bought. Hotel receptions accept letters for a tip of approximately US$1. Airmail shipments take up to 4 weeks to Europe.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly for the current frequencies (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
