UK FCDO updates Anguilla travel advice: crime information
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Anguilla travel advice, with the latest update covering crime information on the 'Safety and security' page; the advice remains current as of 8 September 2026. Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Royal Anguilla Police Force or other relevant local authorities will support travellers if needed. The FCDO notes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises getting travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities, and emergency expenses.
Impact and considerations
Anguilla is a Caribbean financial and tourism destination, and the crime update signals employers to assess local travel security arrangements. Because there is no British Embassy, consular assistance channels differ from typical destinations, so emergency contacts should be clarified in advance.
Key points
- The FCDO updated its Anguilla travel advice, with the latest update covering crime information on the 'Safety and security' page.
- The advice remains current as of 8 September 2026; the previous update was 15 May 2025.
- Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory with no British Embassy; the Royal Anguilla Police Force or other relevant local authorities will support travellers.
- The FCDO notes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises reading all the advice in the guide.
- Travellers are advised to get travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities, and emergency expenses.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 15 May 2025, 23:32
- Page published
- 13 Aug 2026, 08:34
- Last updated
- 15 May 2025, 23:32
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Anguilla (British Overseas Territory) travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 19 Dec 2012, 08:00