Hey there, y’all! So, you wanna know about gettin’ yourself a Antigua and Barbuda driver’s license, huh? Well, lemme tell ya, it ain’t rocket science, but it ain’t like pickin’ apples neither. It’s got its own little ways, ya know?
First off, you gotta understand, this place, Antigua and Barbuda, it’s real pretty. Lots of beaches and sunshine, they say. But if you wanna drive around and see all that prettiness, you gotta have a license. Can’t be drivin’ around like a wild chicken, now can ya?
- First thing’s first, if you’re comin’ from another country, you gotta have your own driver’s license from back home.
- And make sure it’s, you know, in English. If it ain’t, well, you might have some trouble. They gotta know what it says, right?
Now, if you’re just visitin’ for a bit, like a week or two, and wanna rent a car, you can get somethin’ called a temporary permit. It’s like a short-time license. You can usually get it right from the place you rent the car from, or maybe at the police station. Easy peasy. Just show ’em your license from back home, pay a little somethin’, and you’re good to go for a while.

But if you’re plannin’ on stayin’ longer, or maybe even movin’ here, then you gotta get a real Antigua and Barbuda driver’s license. That’s a whole different story. You can’t just go waving your money around.
From what I hear, you gotta go to this place called the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic place. Sounds fancy, huh? They’re the ones who handle all the license stuff. You’ll probably have to fill out some papers, show ’em your ID, and who knows what else. Government folks always like their paperwork, that’s for sure.
And you gotta pay, of course. Nothin’s free in this world, is it? I heard it costs somethin’ like 50 BBD for a year, 125 BBD for three years, or 200 BBD for five years. BBD, that’s Barbados dollars, I think. They use ’em here too. So, you gotta figure out how long you want your license for and pay up.
Now, I ain’t sure about all the details, like if you gotta take a test or somethin’. Maybe you do, maybe you don’t. If you’re young, they might make you wait a while, ya know, like a learner’s permit thing. But if you already know how to drive, it might be easier. You should probably ask those folks at the Motor Vehicle place. They’ll tell you what you need to do.
Some folks were talkin’ about payin’ online too. Somethin’ called EZPay+. Sounds like somethin’ the young folks would do. I ain’t too good with that computer stuff myself. I like to do things face to face, ya know? But if you’re tech-savvy, maybe that’s a good way to go. Saves you a trip, I guess.
But listen, whatever you do, make sure you do it right. Don’t go drivin’ around without a license. That’s askin’ for trouble. You could get a fine, or worse, get into an accident. Nobody wants that. So, be smart, follow the rules, and get yourself a proper license. Then you can enjoy drivin’ around this beautiful place, seein’ all the sights, and feelin’ the sunshine on your face. And that, my friends, is worth a whole lot more than a few dollars for a license.
And remember, drivin’ ain’t just about havin’ a license. It’s about bein’ careful, payin’ attention, and respectin’ the other folks on the road. Drive safe now, ya hear? And don’t forget to enjoy the ride.
So that’s all I know ‘bout getting a drivers license in Antigua and Barbuda. It ain’t much but it’s honest work tellin’ ya what I heard. Good luck and God bless.
One last thing. I heard some places askin’ if you need to buy a local license even if you got an international one. From what I gather, if you’re rentin’ a car for a short while, that temporary permit should do ya. But if you’re stayin’ longer, you best get that proper Antigua and Barbuda license. Better safe than sorry, I always say.