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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Lesser Antilles.
in US dollar (USD)
Change cash in local currency when outside larger urban areas
Local currency / ISO Code
East Caribbean dollar XCD
Payment by credit card is relatively common. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
Most locations of the other Part of Lesser Antilles do not allow cash withdrawals using the Travel card. Due to the limited number of ATMs available, cash are advised
The Travel Mastercard card is accepted at major hotels and restaurant
Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
Travelers are advised to take cash in US dollar (USD).
Currency exchange not advised on the black market.
Voltage
110/220/240 volt / adapter required
Health situation
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.
Time difference with Switzerland
- 5 h / - 6 h during our summer time
National language
Official language
English
Country code for calling Switzerland
0 41 St. Vincent and Grenadines (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
011 41 Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Travel documents for Swiss citizens
Passport still valid 6 months or more after arrival, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Caracas (Venezuela), Centro Letonia, Torre Ing-Bank, piso 15, Av. Eugenio Mendoza y San Felipe, La Castellana
Tel. +58 212 267 95 85
Opening hours
Banks
8.00 - 12.00/13.00 h and 15.00 - 17.00 h (Mon - Fri)
Stores
8.00/8.30 - 12.00/12.30 h and 13.00/13.30 - 16.00/17.00 h (Mon - Sat)
Driving
Left-hand driving.
Local driver's license required for car rentals.
Visitors Driver's License issued by local police upon presentation of Swiss license (English translation recommended).
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).
Other information
Part of the Lesser Antilles are St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Christopher, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Montserrat.
Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
Find out more about TravelWhile every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.
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