Anguilla Shopping

Anguilla Shopping, Embassy and Communication

North America

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

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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.

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