What are entry requirements for Barbados?


What are entry requirements for Barbados? As of June 1, unvaccinated travellers will require a NEGATIVE pre-flight test within three (3) days prior to arrival here on the island. The test may be Standard PCR, Rapid PCR or Rapid Antigen Test. All unvaccinated travellers will be required to take a rapid antigen test on arrival at the airport.


Is Barbados cheap or expensive?

Unfortunately, Barbados isn't primarily known as a budget travel destination. The endless array of high-end hotels and luxury resorts combined with high import costs means that expenses can add up quickly. Most travelers to the island prefer to stick to all-inclusive resorts and expensive excursion packages.


What kind of food is in Barbados?

The national dish of Barbados is cou-cou and fried flying fish with spicy gravy. Another traditional meal is pudding and souse, a dish of pickled pork with spiced sweet potatoes. A wide variety of seafood and meats are also available.


Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Barbados?

Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (with the exception of Guyana and the island of Trinidad unless an outbreak is occurring).


What countries can visit Barbados without a visa?

Citizens from visa free countries don't require visas to visit Barbados; they can simply enter the Island with their valid passports. They include fellow Caribbean countries, Canada, the United Kingdom, Guyana, Peru, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Fiji, Egypt, Belize, Malaysia, Lebanon, Schengen, and South Africa.


Do I need to fill out a form to enter Barbados?

Travellers are required to complete the online Immigration and Customs Form which will be available 72 hours prior to your arrival in Barbados. Fill in the form at a time and place convenient for you.


How bad are mosquitoes in Barbados?

Mosquitoes are resident nuisances on the island of Barbados. Of particular threat to the island is the Aedes aegypti mosquito which is a carrier of dengue and yellow fever.


What should I be careful of in Barbados?

Most visits are trouble-free, but there have been incidents of violent crime including armed robbery, sexual assaults and gang-related shootings. There has been an increase in gang-related murders involving guns. Some incidents have taken place in populated and public areas. Remain vigilant.


How much cash can I take into Barbados?

The import of local currency is unlimited but amounts of over BDS$10,000 must be declared on arrival. The export of local currency is prohibited. There are no restrictions on the import of foreign currencies and monetary instruments provided amounts with the equivalent of over BDS$10,000 are declared on arrival.